Los Angeles FC had the misfortune of losing a star in sports terms, but they made a great deal with Liga MX. And they did not negotiate with just another Liga MX club, but with one of the best clubs in the neighboring country today,

Twelve teams in the Los Angeles and Anaheim areas announced a combined donation of $8 million to help those affected by the wildfires in the city.

The money will go to organizations like the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, World Central Kitchen and more.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, Lakers, Rams, Chargers, Kings, Ducks, Galaxy, Clippers, Angels, Sparks, LAFC, and Angel City FC have come together to pledge over $8 million in donations to victims and first responders of the devastating wildfires.

In all, 12 professional sports organizations, and the teams' own foundations are giving back to the communities that have supported them.

As wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the Los Angeles area, all 12 professional sports organizations in L.A. and Orange County -- Angel City FC, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Clippers,

On Friday, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., those affected by the fires can head to Dodger Stadium, SoFi Stadium or BMO Stadium to get some of the $3 million worth of Fanatics merchandise available.

The teams — Angel City FC, the Angels, Chargers, Clippers, Dodgers, Ducks, Galaxy, Kings, LAFC, Lakers, Rams and Sparks — pledged to donate more than $8 million to support both victims of the Southern California fires and first responders fighting them.

Angel City FC, the Angels, Chargers, Clippers, Dodgers, Ducks, Galaxy, Kings, LAFC, Lakers, Rams and Sparks – have pledged a combined donation of more than $8 million to support victims in need, as we

The Black & Gold, who send $400,000 in GAM split over two seasons to their rivals for the Glendora native, also sign Brazilian striker Igor Jesus.

The circumstances were particularly meaningful for Pittsburgh forward Blake Lizotte, who started his NHL career with the Kings and had 106 points (37 goals, 69 assists) in 320 games for them. This was his first game at Crypto.com Arena as a visitor, but the LAFD hat he wore after the morning skate reflected the larger circumstances.

Magic Johnson may no longer be a Los Angeles Lakers lifer in one regard.