San Diego Wave FC Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander With AAPI Night

San Diego Wave FC will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a special event on May 4, during their match against Bay FC at Snapdragon Stadium.

Mostra Coffee to Headline San Diego Wave’s AAPI Celebration

Local San Diego brand Mostra Coffee will present the match and feature prominently throughout the evening, while co-founders, Jelynn Malone and Beverly Magtanong, will take part in the ceremonial coin toss, offering a personal connection to the celebration.

Fans can also hunt for hidden gift bags from Mostra Coffee in a specially marked section of the stadium.

Exclusive Filipino-Inspired Drinks at Mostra Coffee Pop-Up Bar

Matchday festivities will include a Mostra Coffee Pop-Up Bar, offering two Filipino heritage-inspired drinks:

• Wave Whip Latte: An oat milk honey latte made with Philippine specialty coffee
• Wave Whip Ube Latte: A caffeine-free drink featuring ube, a purple root vegetable prized for its nutty sweetness

Wave FC Players Join Fans Ahead of AAPI Night

To promote the event, Wave players visited Mostra’s 4S Ranch location earlier this week, where Gia Corley, Nya Harrison, Hillary Beall, and Kristen McNabb helped serve drinks, spoke to fans, and participated in a special tasting.

Cultural Performances and Entertainment Throughout The Evening

The event will also include live cultural performances:

Naruwan Taiko drummers at the Northwest gate and during halftime

Dok Kulap Sinlapakorn (San Diego Lao dance group) at the Southeast gate before the match

• The national anthem will be sung by Filipino harpist Geo Shwae
• Nicole Laeno, Vietnamese social media personality and SDSU dance team member, will be named Wavemaker of the Match

AAPI Night highlights San Diego Wave FC’s commitment to cultural inclusivity and community involvement.

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