January 19, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Los Angeles FC News Release
BMO Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Football Club
(Los Angeles FC)
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and BMO today announced a naming rights partnership. On January 19, 2023, the home of LAFC will be renamed BMO Stadium. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, BMO Stadium will continue to be the home of the 2022 MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield Champions LAFC, the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) Angel City Football Club (ACFC) and host to numerous top-level marquee concerts and events.
The partnership reinforces BMO’s commitment to growing the game of soccer across North America and supports the U.S. expansion pillar of BMO’s North American growth strategy, where BMO currently serves clients through over 500 branches, access to 42,000 ATMs, more than 5,000 employees, and digital banking services in all 50 U.S. states.
BMO will be supporting fans of LAFC and the community throughout the season as the Exclusive and Official Bank of LAFC.
The partnership unites two organizations with a shared vision for the sport, growing the good in the beautiful game. BMO’s support will help LAFC continue to deliver a world-class experience and engage with new fans and audiences, reaching beyond both borders and boundaries.
As The Bank of Soccer, BMO has over a decade of experience partnering with other MLS teams including Toronto FC, CF Montréal, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. BMO has also invested over C$25 million to engage, develop and cultivate youth soccer at every level of competition across Canada since 2005, supporting 150,000 youth athletes in the sport. Through partnerships like these, BMO has been growing the game across North America, working as a driving force to make the game both equitable and accessible, building the next generation of players, leaders, and coaches.
“BMO is thrilled to forge this partnership with LAFC, which reinforces our bank’s commitment to growing the game of soccer across North America,” said Cameron Fowler, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, BMO. “Through BMO Stadium, we will share our passion for soccer and commitment to the Los Angeles community while bringing to life our Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. We look forward to supporting LAFC and its fans this season and beyond.”
“Our partnership with BMO unites two organizations that share a vision and commitment to be leaders and forces for good in our community,” LAFC…
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