A star-studded audience watched the MLS side secure a dramatic penalty shootout victory over their Liga MX opposition
Celebrities fill stands at LAFC Leagues Cup match vs. PachucaLove Island USA' Kendall and Garcia among notable attendeesLAFC won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulationGet the MLS Season Pass today!Stream games nowGetty Images EntertainmentWHAT HAPPENED
Los Angeles Football Club defeated Liga MX side Club Pachuca 4-2 in a penalty shootout at BMO Stadium Friday evening, with numerous celebrities in attendance for their Leagues Cup match. Notable attendees included Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz, Olympic surfer Kanoa Igarashi, and "Love Island USA" contestants Iris Kendall and Jose Garcia. Hollywood personalities included actress Kaitlyn Dever, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, Korean actor Yuri Park, and both Natasha Rothwell and Jordan L. Jones were also spotted in the stands.
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LAFC's ability to attract diverse celebrity attendance highlights the club's continued cultural relevance within the greater Los Angeles area. Since their 2018 debut, the club has consciously cultivated relationships with entertainment industry figures, creating one of Major League Soccer's most celebrity-rich supporter bases.
Hollywood A-list celebrity Will Ferrell is a co-owner of the club, while NBA icon Magic Johnson and global footballing legends Mia Hamm and Giorgio Chiellini are also part of the ownership group.
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Following their penalty shootout victory, LAFC will face Tigres UANL on Aug. 5 in their final game of the Leagues Cup group stage as they look to advance to the knockout round portion of the competition. They will then travel to face the Chicago Fire in MLS regular season action on Aug. 9.
