LAFC to 'Blackout LA' Before Sunday's Matchup against Galaxy
August 22, 2019 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Los Angeles FC News Release
LAFC is set to 'Blackout LA' ahead of the Club's matchup on Sunday, August 25 against crosstown rival Galaxy. LAFC is encouraging fans and supporters to support the Black & Gold by 'blacking out' L.A. street-by-street and block-by-block while wearing LAFC black gear leading up to Sunday's match. LAFC hosts Galaxy at 7:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, presented by Heineken, fans are encouraged to "Go Metro" and take the Expo Line to Expo Park/USC Station. The match will be broadcast on FS1, ESPNLA 710 AM and 980 AM 'La Mera, La Mera'.
Blackout LA kicks off on Thursday, August 22, with special LAFC discounts at all Ike's Sandwiches Southern California locations and Angel City Brewery. Activations will continue throughout the city at iconic LA destinations including Pink's Hot Dogs, who on Saturday will be featuring the "LAFC Special", an LAFC Dog and Drink for $3.75. The complete event list can be found below.
Fans can share their 'Blackout LA' posts throughout the week on social media, using the tag #BlackoutLA.
Thursday - Sunday, August 22 - 25 | All Day
WHERE: Ike's Sandwiches
All Southern California Locations
WHAT: Any fan who shows up in LAFC gear will get $3 off a Bob Bradley sandwich.
Thursday - Sunday, August 22 - 25 | All Day
WHERE: Angel City Brewery
216 Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
WHAT: Fans wearing LAFC gear will receive $1 off beer.
Friday, August 23 | 5p.m. PT
WHERE: Beer Belly Long Beach
255 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
WHAT: First 20 fans that show up wearing LAFC gear will receive free order of Fried Oreos.
Friday, August 23 | 5:00 - 7:00p.m. PT
WHERE: Bludso's BBQ
609 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
WHAT: $5 well drinks and $3 draft beers if you are wearing LAFC gear.
Friday - Saturday, August 23 - 25 | All Day
WHERE: Garage on Motor
3387 Motor Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
WHAT: Heineken Rivalry Week special - $4.50 Heineken & $6 Jack Daniels for anyone in LAFC gear.
Saturday, August 24 | All Day
WHERE: Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
WHAT: The LAFC Special for fans wearing LAFC gear - LAFC Dog + Drink for $3.75. The LAFC Dog is a 9" inch stretch hot dog with guacamole, American & Swiss Cheese, sautéed peppers & onions, jalapenos & tortilla chips.
Saturday, August 24 | 11:00a.m. PT
WHERE: Chica's Tacos
728 S Olive St
Los Angeles, CA 90014
WHAT: 20 limited edition Chicas Blackout StreetxStreet corns (first come first serve).
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