HAWTHORNE, Calif. – Gyasi Zardes had a unique opportunity to give back to his beloved hometown of Hawthorne on Friday thanks to the LA Galaxy Foundation.
In an event sponsored by the Galaxy and partners Chevrolet, three new futsal courts and two murals were installed at Hawthorne Memorial Park. The event kicked off the Galaxy Foundation’s “Foundation Fridays” initiative, which will feature weekly community service events across Southern California throughout the 2016 season.
Hawthorne Memorial Park has particular importance for the Galaxy’s star striker, as he was repeatedly chased off the park’s tennis courts for playing soccer growing up.