MLS: "Policies from the federal government affect our partners & fans" (Stacy Johns, Los Angeles FC)

"Recent policies from the US federal government are affecting the sports landscape, even if not directly impacting us. They do affect our partners and fans. We engage in significant community work, and the shift in federal funding has been particularly challenging. Many local organisations we work with rely on federal support, which is being redirected or reduced. As a result, they are looking to us to help fill the gap. While federal tariffs might seem unrelated to sports teams, they significantly impact surrounding companies and people. Our partners, express concerns about renewing partnerships at the same level due to the strain of tariffs or general economic conditions," said Stacy Johns, chief business officer at Los Angeles FC (MLS), to News Tank Football on 26/06/2025.

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