Womens soccer club owned by Disney CEO Bob Iger and wife rips ICE raids and brands itself Immigrant City FC

The women’s professional soccer team co-owned by Disney boss Robert Iger and his wife Willow Bay has come out against the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement actions in the club’s home city of Los Angeles — and branded itself “Immigrant City FC” amid the controversy.Angel City FC, the National Women’s Soccer League Team for which the Igers paid around $100 million for a controlling stake last year, posted a message on its official Instagram account over the Juneteenth holiday.The team said it was “heartbroken by the fear and uncertainty many in our Los Angeles community are feeling right now,” referring to ICE raids in LA that have become a flashpoint in the simmering national debate over undocumented migrants.The post continued: “At Angel City, we believe in the power of belonging.We know that our city is stronger because of its diversity and the people and families who shape it, love it, and call it home.”The statement is part of a larger campaign launched by Angel City FC called “Immigrant City F.C.,” which includes the distribution of 10,000 bilingual T-shirts at a recent home match, according to the news site Deadline.The initiative was backed by the team’s ownership group, including high-profile figures like Eva Longoria, Uzo Aduba, Jessica Chastain and America Ferrera.All net proceeds from the shirt sales are being donated to Camino Immigration Services, a nonprofit law firm that represents undocumented migrants.While Iger is not involved in day-to-day management of the club, the Disney chief and his wife, who have gained a reputation for wanting to steer clear of political controversies, both signed off on the “Immigrant City” campaign and were consulted through every step, according to Deadline.Los Angeles sports teams have been roped into the immigration debate in the last couple of days.

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