MLS · Los Angeles · Rating: 7 / 9 · Aligned
Owner: AEG / Philip Anschutz
Alignment: LA Galaxy is owned by AEG, controlled by billionaire Philip Anschutz — one of the most prominent conservative donors in American business. Anschutz has historically funded Republican candidates and conservative causes. Although the team operates in deep-blue Los Angeles, ownership giving and Anschutz public profile push the franchise to the Aligned side.
Summary
LA Galaxy is owned by AEG, controlled by billionaire Philip Anschutz — one of the most prominent conservative donors in American business. Anschutz has historically funded Republican candidates and conservative causes. Although the team operates in deep-blue Los Angeles, ownership giving and Anschutz public profile push the franchise to the Aligned side.
Claims & Sources
Claim 1: LA Times investigation profiled LA sports team owners contributions to the 2020 election cycle including Anschutz
Sources: Los Angeles Times — How L.A. sports team owners contributed to 2020 election
Claim 2: The New Yorker profile The Man Who Owns L.A. details Anschutz long history of conservative political and philanthropic giving
Sources: The New Yorker — The Man Who Owns L.A.