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.

The FIFA Club World Cup action continues this Monday with Chelsea and Los Angeles FC taking on each other at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The English team, coached by Enzo Maresca, comes to the United States full of confidence after winning the UEFA Conference League and securing a place in next season's Champions League.

Chelsea are to begin their FIFA Club World Cup campaign against MLS outfit Los Angeles FC, who boast some familiar faces in ex-striker Olivier Giroud and Hugo Lloris

Angel City, the NWSL team based in Los Angeles, distributed T-shirts to fans on Saturday that proclaimed "Immigrant City Football Club."

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.