News — Community Outreach

Legacy Laces Awarded Qualcomm Foundation Grant for Kick-It Kits San Diego Legion to Support Distribution Efforts SAN DIEGO, CA (Dec. 3, 2020) – Legacy Laces, a local nonprofit dedicated to getting gear to kids who are sidelined from sports, was awarded a $10,000 grant by Qualcomm Foundation. The funds were given as part of the company’s annual employee pitch competition where Legacy Laces was one of 10 finalists selected from more than 70 non-profit organizations nominated by employees.  Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. employee and Legacy Laces board member, Liz Philips, pitched “Operation Kick-It Kit,” a project designed to keep kids engaged with soccer at times when COVID-19 restrictions...

The San Diego Legion is proud to support the XV Foundation in their mission to fund the USA Women's 15s pathway to the 2021 Rugby World Cup. In addition to a monetary donation, San Diego Legion donated a signed match ball from the 2019 season to the silent auction, as part of the virtual Building the Champion Mindset event. To learn more and register for the event, visit xvf.givesmart.com. September 18 broadcast will raise funds and feature Olympic and World Cup athletes DALLAS (August 26, 2020) — With just over a year before Rugby World Cup New Zealand 2021, Major League...

Trust Restaurant Group (TRG) Executive Pastry Chef Jeremy Harville invented two San Diego Legion-inspired ice cream flavors to celebrate the local Major League Rugby team. Several hundred fans voted for the ‘official Mr. Trustee ice cream flavor of San Diego Legion.’ Thanks to an influx of support, the winning creation – Red Velvet Ice Cream with Fudge Chocolate Brownie Bites – will be served at Mr. Trustee Creamery for a limited time, starting August 21. Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23, 202012 to 10 p.m.The specialty ice cream flavor will be available while supplies last. Plan to arrive early and...

As the COVID-19 crisis impacts local communities across the globe, San Diego Legion is supporting those in need by raising funds to benefit the San Diego Food Bank. In collaboration with Quick Tap Rugby (QTR) Podcast, San Diego Legion is launching a virtual food drive which will provide food assistance to individuals and families throughout San Diego County.  Together, San Diego Legion & Quick Tap Rugby Podcast hope to raise a minimum of $5,000 for the San Diego Food Bank. Legion supporters & QTR Podcast listeners are encouraged to make a donation by May 29, 2020.  Fans who participate in...

MLR turns suspension hiatus into opportunity to showcase rugby’s core values and keep the competition alive with virtual matches. Calling all rugby fans, Twitch streamers and gamers: Starting this Friday, March 20, Major League Rugby and its 12 clubs will be launching MLR 2020: Virtual. While the MLR season is on hiatus due to the COVID-19 virus, San Diego Legion players will be competing virtually against other teams via Rugby20. Fans who tune-in to watch our Twitch streamed matches will be in for an entertaining treat. You'll have an opportunity to engage with MLR teams during the live streams, win prizes, and get...

San Diego Legion is partnering with San Diego Blood Bank to help save lives. Community members that donate blood at one of the organization's six locations from March 6 to 13, 2020 will receive a voucher for two complimentary tickets to our March 22 match against Old Glory D.C.* Stop by the Carmel Valley Donor Location on Monday, March 9 and say ‘hi’ to our very own players - Ryan Matyas and Dev Ferris from 12 to 2 pm. Save lives and enjoy some Major League Rugby with your mates and fellow lifesavers!  Make an appointment to donate blood.  *As a...