Toyota Drive To First Kick runs February 18 through February 26
The Toyota Drive To First Kick is a week-long LAFC community event in celebration of the club’s fifth season opener on Saturday, February 26 against the Colorado Rapids at Banc of California Stadium. Interactions and appearances by LAFC players will be held all around the city of Los Angeles.
On Friday, February 18, the Black & Gold kicked off the Toyota Drive To First Kick LAFC community event celebrations with a jersey launch event on Pepsi Plaza at Banc of California Stadium. LAFC debuted the new ‘5 Years Strong’ black Club Kit for the 2022 season.
The LAFC Merch Truck and the Black & Gold Street Team will show up at iconic spots throughout LA, including Pink’s Hot Dogs where LAFC Broadcaster Max Bretos will serve the “LAFC Dog” to fans. Randy’s Donuts in Inglewood and Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen in View Park are just a few of the many stops also on the list for the Toyota Drive To First Kick LAFC community events.
LAFC continues to be a positive presence in the LA community with more LAFC community events scheduled, including a school beautification project at Payne P-8 STEAM Academy in Inglewood on Monday, February 21, as well as a 5k run hosted by the Black & Gold Run Club on Tuesday, February 22.
Check out the full list of Toyota Drive To First Kick LAFC community events below:
School Beautification Project | Feb. 21 @ 9:00 am
Payne P-8 STEAM Academy
215 W 94th St, Inglewood, CA 90301
The project will assist to create a vibrant, friendly, and safe atmosphere.
Merch Truck Stop | Feb. 21 @ 11:00am-2:00pm
Lowe’s – 2800 120th St, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Come out and get the new “5 Years Strong” jersey.
LAFC Ticket Member Zoom | Feb. 21
Online/Zoom
LAFC Season Ticket Members will get the opportunity to chat with Head Coach Steve Cherundolo.
Pink’s Hot Dogs | Feb. 22 @ 3:00-6:00pm
Pink’s – 709 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Wear your LAFC gear and mention “LAFC IS BACK WEEK Special” to save 50% on a LAFC Dog and receive a complimentary side of fries.
Black & Gold Run Club Community 5K | Feb. 22 @ 7:00pm
Banc of California Stadium
3939 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Participants in this LAFC community event can park for free in the Gold Lot.
Merch Truck Stop | Feb. 23 @ 9:00am-12:00pm
Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen
4247 Eaglerock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Come out and get the new “5 Years Strong” jersey
Wolfie’s Happy Hour At Block Party | Feb. 23 @ 2:00-5:00pm
Wolfie’s – 5052 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Come sample Wolfie’s Hot Chicken, Banc of California Stadium’s new plant-based culinary partner. A complimentary Elote and Party Beer Co. IPA will be given to the first 50 fans who arrive with LAFC attire (must be 21 or older).
Randy’s Donuts | Feb. 24 @ 7:00am-10:00am
Randy’s – 805 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
Randy’s is selling LAFC Black & Gold donuts Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings, while supplies last.
LAFC Culinary Media Day | Feb. 24 @ 10:00am
Banc of California Stadium – 3939 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
The stadium’s hospitality partner Legends will showcase new culinary dishes to the media, hold a live discussion with Executive Sous Chef Oscar Gomes, and announce new stadium features and technologies.
Virtual Classroom Visit | Feb. 25 @ 11:00am
Online
Former LAFC left-back Jordan Harvey will visit a virtual classroom and read a book in collaboration with the Los Angeles Unified School District.
USC: Family Reunion Panel Discussion
USC Campus – McCarthy Quad | Feb. 25 @ 10:00am-4:30pm
To commemorate Black History Month, USC is sponsoring “Family Reunion,” a LAFC community event that will bring both USC and neighboring LA communities together.
LAFC Happy Hour at Shannon’s On Pine | Feb. 25 @ 5:00-8:00pm
Shannon’s – 209 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
Come mingle with other Black & Gold fans in this LAFC community event
City Hall & US Bank Tower Light Up | Feb. 25 @ 5:30pm
Los Angeles City Hall – 200 N. Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
US Bank Tower – 633 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
In honor of LAFC’s fifth season, the LA City Hall and US Bank Tower will light up in black and gold
LAFC 2022 Season Opener | Feb. 26 @ 12:30pm
Banc of California Stadium – 3939 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
LAFC faces off against the Colorado Rapids at home.
