In a bold and hilarious move, the Women’s soccer team in Los Angeles has rebranded themselves as the ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ amid the recent anti-ICE riots taking place in the city. The team, formerly known as the LA Lady Kickers, decided to embrace their diverse roots and take a stand against the current political climate.
Team captain, Sarah “Soccer Queen” Johnson, had this to say about the name change: “We wanted to show our support for the immigrant community and make a statement against the current administration’s policies. Plus, it just sounds way cooler than LA Lady Kickers, don’t you think?”
The team’s new name has already garnered attention from fans and media alike. Local news outlets have been buzzing about the Immigrant City Football Club’s bold stance, with headlines like “Soccer Team Scores Big With Name Change” and “Kickin’ It With the Immigrants.”
Even rival teams have been supportive of the move. When asked for comment, the captain of the LA Rebels, Lisa “Soccer Siren” Rodriguez, said, “I may be on the opposing team, but I have to give it to them – that name change is genius. Maybe we’ll have to rethink our name too, you never know.”
The Immigrant City Football Club has also seen a surge in ticket sales and merchandise purchases since the rebranding. Fans have been flocking to games to show their support for the team and their message of inclusivity.
In response to the controversy surrounding the new name, a spokesperson for the team, Jessica “Goalie Gal” Martinez, stated, “We’re just here to play soccer and have a good time. If our name can start a conversation and bring attention to important issues, then we’ve already won.”
So if you’re looking for some good old-fashioned soccer fun with a side of social justice, be sure to catch a game with the Immigrant City Football Club. Who knows, you might just find yourself chanting “Let’s kick some ICE!” at the next match.
