Angel City FC Grows Pro-Immigrant Initiative with Messages in 13 Languages
Angel City Football Club Expands “Immigrant City Football Club” Campaign
On Thursday, Angel City Football Club announced the expansion of its "Immigrant City Football Club" campaign, introducing a limited-edition apparel collection adorned with the slogan “Los Angeles is for Everyone” in 13 languages reflective of the city’s diverse communities.
The collection includes a T-shirt and cap available in the club’s colors, featuring languages such as Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Korean, Armenian, Farsi, Arabic, Japanese, Hebrew, Yoruba, and Zapotec. The inclusion of Zapotec highlights one of the city’s largest indigenous migrant communities from Oaxaca, Mexico.
"Los Angeles is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and that diversity is our strength," stated Chris Fajardo, the club’s vice president of community relations. "This campaign is more than just a jersey. It’s about being there for our community, celebrating our differences, and making it clear that everyone has a place here."
The apparel launched online on Wednesday and will also be available at the club’s store at BMO Stadium starting May 2, in conjunction with a commemorative match celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month against the Utah Royals.
Proceeds from the apparel sales will benefit the International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing immigration legal assistance, refugee support, and essential services for immigrant integration in the city.
This initiative builds on the original campaign initiated last year, which debuted T-shirts in solidarity with Los Angeles’ immigrant communities facing uncertainty due to immigration raids. During that time, several local teams, including the Dodgers and Galaxy, faced criticism for their lack of response amidst concerns from a large Latino fan base.
Last year, the club printed 10,000 T-shirts for players, coaching staff, and supporters, including singer Becky G, who publicly advocated for immigrants at a game.
