Angel City FC Wears 10,000 'Immigrant City' Shirts Amid LA ICE Raids

Angel City FC, a National Women's Soccer League team based in Los Angeles, took a public stand against recent immigration raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by wearing and distributing 10,000 T-shirts that read "Immigrant City Football Club" with the message "Los Angeles is for Everyone" on the back in both English and Spanish. The club, which includes immigrant players and staff, emphasized that the city's and the sport's identities are deeply connected to immigrants, with founding investor Becky G and captain Ali Riley underscoring this point during a pregame statement and post-match comments. The initiative came amid widespread protests across Los Angeles and the nation against President Donald Trump's immigration policies, prompting local deployment of military forces. Angel City’s actions were part of a broader solidarity movement including statements from the NWSL and WNBA players associations supporting those affected by immigration enforcement and advocating dignity and respect for all individuals. While the league itself has not issued a formal statement, Angel City collaborated with their supporters to deliver a coordinated message of inclusion and resistance during the game against the North Carolina Courage. This demonstration highlights the ongoing role of women’s soccer players and teams in social and political activism, particularly on immigration issues.