What happened: LAFC will sell the Hello Kitty collection at LAFC HQ starting Oct. 14. The drop ties the club's merchandise line to its stadium theme night.

Why it matters: Theme-night collections give the club an additional home-date retail point. The Oct. 14 timing places the merchandise window ahead of the BMO Stadium theme night.

What to watch: The collection becomes available at LAFC HQ on Oct. 14.