Our City, Our Sport: San Francisco Fútbol

Join KALW for an evening exploring the culture, community & future of fútbol in San Francisco, with filmmakers, photographers, and fans.
About this Event

Soccer is about more than what happens on the pitch. It’s about community, identity, creativity, and the people who keep the game beautiful.

Join KALW for an evening exploring the culture and future of fútbol in San Francisco, featuring filmmakers, photographers, designers, and community builders working at the intersection of soccer and local culture.

At the center of the conversation is Roll Fog, a documentary by filmmaker Daniel Díaz about the oldest community-owned soccer club in the United States, whose loyal supporters face the loss of their home amid the arrival of a new, billionaire-backed team. What happens when a community’s connection to the game is threatened, and what does it take to keep that spirit alive?

Through a preview of Roll Fog, a short film from Fútbol by the Bay, and a conversation among voices from the local scene, we’ll explore who gets to shape the future of San Francisco soccer, what makes its culture unique, and why the stories around the game matter as much as the action on the field.

Daniel Diaz

Colombian-British filmmaker and cultural producer, based in San Francisco since 2019. Work focuses on belonging, memory and fútbol. "Director of upcoming documentary feature film, Roll Fog.
https://www.dediaz.com/
Instagram: @d.e.diaz

Ian Blackley

Head of Marketing, Creative Director at San Francisco City FC. Lead growth across social media, membership, and merch sales. Helped get Muni as an in-kind sponsor of the club.
https://www.sfcityfc.com/
Instagram: @sfcityfc

Rei Dorwart

A fútbol guy. I’m a city kid. I’ve had the pleasure of playing different forms of the game all over the bay, the country, and different parts of the world. Now I just try fun stuff with Fútbol by the Bay.
https://www.futbolbythebay.com/
Instagram: @reireifromthebaybay

Kai Galia

Creative, showcasing and immersing myself in the lesser known/ seen, sides of the beautiful game, locally and globally.
https://www.youtube.com/@kg...
Instagram: Hosted by

Ben Trefny has been part of the KALW family since 2003, where he currently serves as Executive Producer. As Executive News Editor, News Director, and Interim Executive Director, he helped the news department win numerous regional and national awards for long- and short-form journalism. He also helped create numerous training programs — for teenagers, incarcerated people, and early-career journalists — and has taught hundreds of audio producers. His current work focuses on journalism, live events, and partnerships.

There is a $10 - $20 sliding scale suggested donation for this event. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
Free for KALW Members and backers of the Kickstarter campaign for Roll Fog. Learn more and support the film here.

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📍 220 Montgomery St., San Francisco, 2 blocks from BART/MUNI

🚪 Reception doors open at 6:00 PM

🗣️ Show begins at 7:00 PM

🆓 The event is free with an RSVP — and you are welcome to donate what you want

Please note:

• The event space is just to the left of the main entrance to the Mills Building at 220 Montgomery Street
• We recommend taking BART/MUNI, exiting at Montgomery, and walking two blocks north
• Ride-shares can drop off and pick up directly in front of the venue
• If you drive, there are several garages within two blocks of the event location

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Conversation & Screening