Angel City FC soccer players and club investor Becky G made strong statements amid anti-ICE riots that have plagued parts of the city over the last week.

US President Donald Trump deployed hundreds of US Marines to Los Angeles following a weekend of anti-deportation demonstrations in June 2025 that saw sporadic but violent clashes between police and protesters.

LAFC fans, led by the vociferous fan group The 3252, stayed silent during a 3-1 win against Sporting Kansas City in a display of protest against ICE raids in Los Angeles.

The club also had cards with a new statement from the club, following their initial statement released on June 7.

The back of the shirts said “Los Angeles is for Everyone” in English and Spanish. The team said some 10,000 shirts were distributed.

Two cup winners collide in Group D of the 2025 Club World Cup on Monday, as Chelsea and Los Angeles FC open their campaigns at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The maiden battle pits the Conference League champions against the US Open Cup holders, who had to take a unique scenic route to enter the home tournament.

The final qualifier among the field, Los Angeles FC completed the 32-team field when they won a play-in match over Club America

However, a stoppage-time goal by Courage midfielder Brianna Pinto at BMO Stadium capped a chaotic scramble in front of Angel City, sealing the result. Attempting to avoid a fate similar to its last two games, the visitors jumped out of the blocks and grabbed the lead 42 seconds after kickoff.