Immigration tensions dampened Gold Cup atmosphere as protesters rally outside Mexico vs. Dominican Republic match, with fans reporting a more somber mood.

The Angel City demonstration was the first to take place on a match day. Elsewhere, Chicago Stars FC posted a social media message with resources and support of immigrants, and the NWSL Players Association issued a joint statement alongside the WNBA player's union. The NWSL has released no official league statement.

Mayor Karen Bass said Sunday that Los Angeles does not need National Guard troops to bolster city police amid protests against raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, despite violent incidents.

ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes claimed on a post on BlueSky that there was a mischaracterization about the anti-ICE riots as parts of Los Angeles have seen burning vehicles and chaos.

Dodgers star Kiké Hernández spoke out against the militarized raids that have been carried out by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles over the last several days.

In the days before protests erupted in Los Angeles, the Trump administration stepped up its efforts to detain migrants — taking into custody those who arrived for routine check-ins while also conducting workplace raids that have sent waves of fear across Southern California and beyond.

Angel City FC soccer players and club investor Becky G made strong statements amid anti-ICE riots that have plagued parts of the city over the last week.

At the same time, the Trump administration has directed immigration officers to pause arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels, after Trump expressed alarm about the impact aggressive enforcement is having on those industries, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter who spoke only on condition of anonymity.