What happened: LAFC acknowledged its ongoing connection to World Cup preparations on Thursday as the international break begins. The club's timeline recently featured a post-match meetup between South Korea's Son Heung-min and El Salvador's Nathan Ordaz following a pre-tournament friendly.

Why it matters: With the MLS season paused until mid-July, LAFC is leveraging its international call-ups to maintain fan engagement. BMO Stadium will also serve as a central hub for watch parties and activations as Los Angeles prepares to host eight tournament matches.

What to watch: LAFC will return to MLS regular-season action on July 17.