The Torched guide to LA's World Cup
A mission statement, a calendar of events, and an invitation to help shine a light on LA's public spaces, public transit, and public benefits
A mission statement, a calendar of events, and an invitation to help shine a light on LA's public spaces, public transit, and public benefits
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SoFi workers could walk off the job at any moment, just one week from the first World Cup match
Alan Rothenberg may have brought the World Cup to the U.S. in 1994, but he's also been outspoken about the risks that cities are taking on in 2026
"We made our flyers. We posted it, people liked it. And then it turns out you can't mention the word 'FIFA' or the word 'World Cup.'"
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Instead of South LA losing their lap pool just for the summer of 2028, it sounds like there will be no lap pool from now until then, and possibly long afterwards
The CIP is really about building a whole new city
Fans seemed to think all LA's official World Cup fan zones would be free. They're not