LA GALAXY X DGK
LA Galaxy x DGK
Skateboards + Apparel + Illustration
During my time with LA Galaxy, a late-night idea between me and my coworker Nelson Arriaza sparked something bigger than we imagined. We dreamed about what a collaboration between a soccer club and a skate brand could look like. Within two weeks, that vision came to life through a partnership with Dirty Ghetto Kids (DGK), resulting in the first of its kind MLS skateboard release.
The project launched with three boards: the ‘Locally Grown, Globally Known’ board, the ‘Community’ board, and the ‘Quasar’ board. Each was tied to a Galaxy match, with proceeds benefiting the LA Galaxy Foundation and DGK’s Saved by Skateboarding. The collaboration expanded into limited-edition merchandise and introduced a new secondary mascot that blended skate and soccer culture. What started as a grassroots idea trickled across the sports world, and 19 other US professional sports teams followed suit.
Featured on SoccerBible.com
Designer: Steven Overturf
Photo: Steven Overturf
Photo: Nelson Arriaza
Photo: Mike Ortiz (LA Galaxy)
Photo/ Video: Liam Annis (DGK)
Video: Michael Angello (LA Galaxy)
Video: Session
The ‘Locally Grown, Globally Known’ board went on to become the first MLS skateboard design to be turned into an official Tech Deck.
Released as a limited-edition giveaway, it brought the collaboration to an even wider audience, putting a piece of LA Galaxy culture into the hands of fans, collectors, and skaters alike. What began as a matchday exclusive grew into a tangible symbol of creativity and crossover appeal.
Celebrated the “Community Kit” aesthetic with a bold color palette and checkerboard motifs. Included a grassroots activation featuring Carson High School skaters and soccer players, complete with DGK skateboards, scarves, balls, and safety gear from partners
"Galaxy and skateboarding fans alike will have a chance to own this one‑of‑a‑kind deck, with all proceeds being directed back to our communities."
– SoccerBible.com
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The Quasar shirt drew inspiration from the look and feel of local bodegas, delis, and blue-collar businesses—the grassroots backbone of Los Angeles.
A phone number printed on the back became its own activation, directing callers to a voicemail from pro skater Boo Johnson with a special discount message, adding an authentic and unexpected layer to the release.
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The DGK x LA Galaxy skateboards were also featured in the skateboarding video game Session. Players could equip the boards in-game, bringing the collab into the digital skate world and expanding its reach to a global audience.
