About

Los Angeles Football Club is an American professional club based in Los Angeles that competes in Major League Soccer. The club was established on 30 October 2014, and represents Los Angeles in the United States, playing at top level in Major League Soccer. Early and contemporary signed football shirts, match-issued replicas and framed pieces are listed and verified, available via Walkouts.

Home matches are staged at BMO Stadium, a soccer specific venue in Exposition Park that has become central to the club’s short history. The ownership group includes Brandon Beck and high profile part-owners and ambassadors, and managers have included Bob Bradley and Steven Cherundolo, with notable players such as Carlos Vela and Giorgio Chiellini featuring on collectible shirts. The club is also ranked by IFFHS among the global club listings at 194.

The playing record is compact but notable. Los Angeles FC claimed 1 MLS Cup in 2022 and completed a league double that season with a second Supporters' Shield, while also finishing as CONCACAF Champions League runners-up on continental duty. Those honours, plus a record points season, make specific shirts from those campaigns especially sought after.

As a modern club there are no legacy post-1970 anniversary releases, which frames how collectors approach LAFC material. Instead attention focuses on key seasons and fixtures: the record-breaking 2019 points run, the 2022 MLS Cup triumph and the 2023 continental push. Shirts from these campaigns are chased for their match patches, squad numbers and limited production runs tied to title celebrations.

Away shirts have proved particularly collectable, notably the white away strip used during the club’s 2023 continental run and finals appearances in CONCACAF competition, which is prized by collectors when tied to decisive away performances. Fans also seek commemorative retail releases, cup edition shirts and alternative colourways that were part of the club’s CCL fixtures.

Signed retail demand is strong, and collectors explicitly value fanshop pieces as well as match-worn examples; early runs and region specific retail editions carry provenance value, while framed retail shirts and player-issue variants are actively collected. Items described as limited or numbered, original kit tags and authenticated pieces such as inaugural-season shirts are often accompanied by a COA or equivalent provenance note to support authenticity.

Provenance is regularly tied to local narratives like El Tráfico derby games and landmark fixtures at BMO Stadium, and signatures from players such as Carlos Vela, Gareth Bale and Giorgio Chiellini add clear provenance to specific shirts. Collectors will often reference the 2019 points record season and the white away shirt from the 2023 CCL run when researching condition, patches and photographic evidence; Free worldwide shipping is offered on many verified items and final listings on the site display clear provenance and match references for 2019 and 2022 purchases, concluding with Walkouts.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 2019 Black MLS Supporters’ Shield record
  • 2022 Black MLS Cup champions
  • 2023 Black MLS Shield race & CCL finalists

Iconic away kits

  • 2023 White CCL away finals run

Collector seasons

  • 2019 MLS points record season
  • 2022 MLS Cup champions
  • 2023 CCL runners-up

Honours

Since entering MLS, Los Angeles FC have quickly compiled an impressive domestic record. The club has claimed the Supporters' Shield on more than one occasion and lifted the MLS Cup as part of a league double. LAFC also completed a points-record campaign that underpinned a Shield-winning season and triumphed in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup to add national cup silverware. On the continental stage the club reached decisive CONCACAF Champions League finals and finished runners-up in those editions, marking notable international progress. The club's rapid rise is reflected in independent metrics with an IFFHS ranking of 194 in global listings. Major milestones include a Supporters' Shield campaign that set club records and the MLS Cup final victory which secured the organisation's first league title.

Legends & Leadership

Carlos Vela is remembered as a recent key player from the late 2010s who captained the side during its breakthrough and whose performances were central to the club's early trophy success.

Gareth Bale is recognised as a recent key player from the early 2020s whose high-profile presence contributed to the club's international profile and matchday interest.

Bob Bradley is recalled as the inaugural manager who led the team into MLS and shaped its playing identity from the late 2010s, providing stability in the club's formative seasons.

Brandon Beck is acknowledged as a managing owner from the mid-2010s who helped establish the club's organisational foundation and long-term strategy.

Stadium

BMO Stadium is the club's dedicated soccer venue in Exposition Park and serves as the focal point for LAFC's home identity. The ground is commonly referenced by its stadium name and is closely associated with the club's black-and-gold colours and supporter culture. Matchdays here are known for an intense atmosphere driven by vocal stands, pre-match rituals and a clear local rivalry; the city derby known as El Tráfico against LA Galaxy remains a highlight of the calendar. The stadium plays a central role in community events and continental fixtures and is deeply tied to the club's nickname The Black and Gold as well as its broader matchday traditions.

Also known as
BMO Stadium
Local derby
El Tráfico LA Galaxy city derby

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification MLS Cup patches 2022
  • Suppliers Adidas; check product codes
  • Provenance inaugural-season shirts collectible

FAQ

Q: When was Los Angeles FC established and when did the team begin play? A: Los Angeles FC was founded in 2014 and began MLS play as an expansion team in the 2018 season.

Q: Where does LAFC play its home matches? A: The club plays its home matches at BMO Stadium, a soccer-specific venue in Exposition Park, Los Angeles.

Q: What are LAFC's main honours to date? A: LAFC has secured multiple headline domestic trophies including the Supporters' Shield and the MLS Cup, and has reached continental finals in the CONCACAF Champions League.

Q: How can I verify official club merchandise and delivery? A: Official items are typically accompanied by provenance and verification such as a COA or equivalent digital verification and may include Free worldwide shipping.