What happened: LAFC and Metro by T-Mobile hosted a Summer Soccer Fest for more than 150 Los Angeles youth from the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood. Community figures Carlos V, Josh Santiago and Decarlo Guerra took part in the day of activities built around the sport.

Why it matters: Community programming like this deepens LAFC's roots in Los Angeles and introduces the game to young players across the region. Grassroots youth engagement is a core part of how MLS clubs grow their local fan base and pipeline during the 2026 regular season.

What to watch: Watch for additional LAFC community initiatives through the summer as the club balances outreach with its 2026 MLS regular-season schedule.