As if watching the talent level of soccer in America wasn’t funny enough, Will Ferrell was introduced as a co-owner of Los Angeles FC on Thursday.
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MLS’ twentieth-something club unveiled its logo and colors inside Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. In a league where so many clubs miss opportunities -- just ask a stadium-less NYCFC -- LAFC passed their first test with flying colors.
Black-and-gold colors to be exact.
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Ferrell’s announcement was the cherry on top.
The new newest owner of #LAFC, Will Ferrell. "This is not a joke." pic.twitter.com/CHwK8Y0u8q
— Thuc Nhi Nguyen (@thucnhi21) January 7, 2016
Ferrell joins a laundry list of LAFC co-owners that includes Mia Hamm, Magic Johnson Nomar Garciaparra and Tony Robbins. Brandon Beck -- the co-founder of Riot Games -- was also announced, but no one seemed to care.
Thursday was all about Ferrell and what he can bring to MLS.
Whether it’s announcing the starting XI at a stadium near you …
Throwing balls at unsuspecting cheerleaders …
“@FunnyAthIetes: Will Ferrell with a half court shot right into a cheerleader's face https://t.co/2NFqM3QQp5”He silly
— Terry (@chips_bongrips) August 14, 2015
Or knocking down opposing players to gain an edge on the pitch ...
In honor of Will Ferrell being announced a co-owner of the Los Angeles Football Club pic.twitter.com/1gxeyFnvhP
— Alex Crowl (@Alex_Crowl_12) January 7, 2016
Ferrell will bring comedic value to a league whose obscure rules already serve as the proverbial punchline.
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