GALAXY HIT THE ROAD FOR CRUCAL STRETCH:
The Los Angeles Galaxy take to the road for an important two game road trip, highlighted by key Western Conference match-ups with the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday, August 9 and then against Colorado on Saturday, August 12. The Galaxy look for its first victory ever in Houston on August 9 vs. the second place Dynamo in a game that will be played at Reliant Stadium as the first game of a doubleheader featuring Spanish club FC Barcelona and Mexican team Club America. The Galaxy-Dynamo match will be broadcast live on FSN West, CA$H 1700 AM and KXME 830 AM at 5:00 p.m. On Saturday, August 12, the Galaxy returns to Colorado in an important battle for playoff positioning against the Rapids. The game will also be broadcast live on FSN West, CA$H 1700 AM and KXME 830 AM at 6:00 p.m.
DONOVAN TO HIGHLIGHT GALAXY FANTASY CAMP II ON AUGUST 14: The Los Angeles Galaxy's second Fantasy Camp of the year will be held from August 14 - 18 at the home of the Galaxy, The Home Depot Center. This unbelievable experience for children ages 8-14 includes five days of training and learning what it is like to be a Galaxy player with a superb cast of coaches and guests. Joining our coaching staff this year will be Galaxy and US National team superstar Landon Donovan. Donovan will personally demonstrate his goal scoring skills, sign autographs and take pictures with the campers that week. Also demonstrating will be President and General Manager Alexi Lalas and other Galaxy coaches, players and alumni. Every camper will come away with many new ideas, skills and drills and will understand the importance of having fun every time they step on the field. Limited to the first 100 paid registrations - Cost: $495
The club's first Fantasy Camp of the year concluded on Friday, July 21 and was highlighted by visits from former Galaxy midfielder Mauricio Cienfuegos, President and General Manager Alexi Lalas, and USA World Cup and Galaxy defender Chris Albright. For more information about the next camp, please contact Blane Shepard at (310) 630-2227.
LANDON DONOVAN ACTION FIGURE, COURTESY OF MACY'S, GIVE-WAY ON AUGUST 20: On Sunday, August 20 when the L.A. Galaxy host FC Dallas at 5:00 p.m., presented by Macy's, the first 10,000 Galaxy fans will have the opportunity to receive limited edition Landon Donovan Action Figure's courtesy of Macy's. August 20 is also Yu-Gi-Oh! Family Pack Night, where fans can receive four hot dogs, four sodas, and four great seats, plus two Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelpass Keys for on-line gaming fun starting at just $64 per pack.
GET YOUR GALAXY STRETCH RUN PACK: Make sure you are a part of the Galaxy's stretch run to the playoffs with the Galaxy Stretch Run Pack. The Galaxy's three-game Stretch Run Pack starts at just $24 per person and includes these exciting late season matches:
August 20 - L.A. Galaxy vs. FC Dallas, presented by Macy's at 5:00 p.m. The first 10,000 fans will receive a free Landon Donovan action figure presented by Macy's.
September 16 - L.A. Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids, presented by Tide at 7:30 p.m. The first 10,000 fans will receive a free Cobi Jones action figure.
September 30 - L.A. Galaxy vs. Chivas USA, presented by Hormel at 7:30 p.m. The first 10,000 fans will receive a free Herculez Gomez action figure presented by AT&T.
Galaxy Weekly Training Schedule
Date: Time/Location
Monday, August 7: 10:45 a.m. Galaxy training on Field #6
Tuesday, August 8: 8:30 a.m. Galaxy training on Field #6; Travel to Houston, Texas
Wednesday, August 9: 5:00 p.m. Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo at Reliant Stadium live on FSN West, CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KXME 830 AM (Spanish)
Thursday, August 10: Travel to Denver, Colorado
Friday, August 11: 10:00 a.m. Galaxy training in Denver, Colorado
Saturday, August 12: 6:00 p.m. Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids at Invesco Field at Mile High live on FSN West, CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KXME 830 AM (Spanish)
Sunday, August 13: 9:00 a.m. Galaxy reserves vs. Colorado Rapids reserves; Travel back to Los Angeles
Monday, August 14: 10:45 a.m. Galaxy training on TBD
NOTE TO MEDIA: All practice times are listed in Pacific Time and are subject to change without notice.
Galaxy Injury/National Team Report
OUT -Cornell Glen (L knee sprain); Nathan Sturgis (Sports hernia)
DOUBTFUL - NONE
QUESTIONABLE - Tryone Marshall (Right hip flexor strain)
PROBABLE - Landon Donovan (L hamstring strain), Ugo Ihemelu (L knee sprain)
DONOVAN TO THROW A STRIKE ON TUESDAY: Galaxy forward Landon Donovan and Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching will throw out the first pitch on Tuesday, August 8 prior to the Houston Astros game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 5:05 PT. Donovan and Ching were both members of the 2006 United States World Cup team. Donovan played every minute of all three U.S. matches at the World Cup and is currently the Galaxy's leading scorer with four goals and four assists.
GEAR UP FOR THE GALAXY ALUMNI GAME ON AUGUST 20: Galaxy fans, get ready to celebrate the history of the most storied team in Major League Soccer on Saturday, August 20 as the legendary Galaxy alumni will face off against Hollywood United prior to the Galaxy's MLS regular season match vs. FC Dallas. Galaxy President and General Manager Alexi Lalas, legends such as Mauricio Cienfuegos, Paul Caligiuri and Robin Fraser will participate, as will former Galaxy player and current Santa Ana Junior College head coach Jose Vasquez.
ALBRIGHT AN ALL-STAR: Galaxy defender Chris Albright started the Sierra Mist All-Star Game on Saturday, August 5 at Toyota Park in Chicago against legendary English club Chelsea F.C. In his third straight All-Star Game appearance, Albright played the first 45 minutes of the match before exiting at halftime.
YALLOP AND LALAS ATTEND CHELSEA TRAINING, MEET MOURINHO: On Tuesday, August 1 Chelsea FC continued its preseason training and preparations for the Sierra Mist All-Star Game with a practice session on the campus of UCLA. L.A. Galaxy President and General Manager Alexi Lalas and head coach Frank Yallop were there to observe the training, and afterwards met with legendary Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho. Yallop presented the Chelsea coach with his very own Galaxy jersey, and Mourinho gave Yallop a blue Chelsea uniform top before posing for pictures and speaking with the numerous media members there to watch the training.
GALAXY ADVANCE IN U.S. OPEN CUP: Behind a goal from Quavas Kirk and Alan Gordon, the defending U.S. Open Cup champions, Los Angeles Galaxy downed FC Roma from Dallas 2-0 in the fourth round of the tournament on Monday, August 1, to advance into the quarterfinals. Before a crowd of 4,937 at the Home Depot Track & Field Complex, the Galaxy defeated the surprising USASA squad and will now face the Colorado Rapids on August 23 at The Home Depot Center.
GORDON ON LOAN TO PORTLAND: Galaxy forward Alan Gordon, who has appeared in six games this season for L.A., is on loan to the Portland Timbers of the USL First Division for the remainder of the Timbers season. Gordon started and played 90 minutes for the Timbers in a 1-0 loss to Minnesota on August 4. Gordon previously played for the Timbers in 2004 and scored 17 goals in 27 games with Portland. The Timbers regular season runs through September 7.
FIRST GOAL FOR Q: Galaxy midfielder Quavas Kirk recorded his first professional goal when he found the back of the net in the 33rd minute on August 1 in a 2-0 victory over Roma FC in the U.S. Open Cup. Just 18, the second year player has appeared in a career high 10 MLS games in 2006, starting seven and registering one assist.
GALAXY PLAYER APPEARANCES:
WHAT: Landon Donovan at Macy's
WHEN: Friday, August 18; 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
WHO: Galaxy forward Landon Donovan
WHERE: Macy's Del Amo
WHAT: Staples Back-To-School Appearance
WHEN: Saturday, August 19; 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
WHO: Galaxy midfielder Peter Vagenas
WHERE: Staples Store in Carson, Calif.
GALAXY VIEWING PARTY: Join your fellow L.A. Galaxy fans for the next away game Viewing Party at THE 6740 in Whittier, Calif. as the Galaxy take on the Colorado Rapids at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12. With the playoffs nearing, fans are encouraged to come out and support the team in a crucial game. There will be drink specials and Galaxy giveaways, including tickets to the Galaxy's next home game on August 20 vs. FC Dallas!
WHAT: L.A. Galaxy viewing party
WHO: Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids
WHEN: Saturday, August 12; 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: The 6740 in Whittier, Calif.
COST: FREE
JOIN THE GALAXY GROUP LEADER CLUB: Join the Los Angeles Galaxy's first ever Group Leader Club, where individuals who organize large groups to attend Galaxy home games will become automatically enrolled in the club and eligible to earn incredible benefits. Group Leaders can be a part of the inaugural Galaxy Group Leader Club by bringing 20 or more people to a 2006 Galaxy regular season home game. By organizing a group of 20 people or more, Group Leaders automatically are enrolled as a Gold Level Member. Group Leaders can become Platinum Level Members by organizing a group of 50 or more people to a 2006 Galaxy match. For a full list of benefits, please go to: http://la.galaxy.mlsnet.com/MLS/lag/youth/leader_rewards/.
BE A PART OF THE GALAXY SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE: As part of the Galaxy Drive Series, the Los Angeles Galaxy will host a school supplies drive on Sunday, August 20 at the Galaxy-FC Dallas game at The Home Depot Center. The Galaxy are asking all fans to bring new school supplies valued at $5 or a $5 donation. All school supplies will go to School On Wheels. School on Wheels focuses on the enhancement of educational opportunities for homeless children from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The goal of the organization is to shrink the gaps in the education of these children and provide them with the highest education possible by offering services, which include one-on-one tutoring, contributions of backpacks and school supplies, assistance in entering school and parent guidance in educational matters for their children. All fans who participate in the Galaxy school supplies drive will receive a Galaxy Drive Series Voucher for $5.00 off the gate price of a Galaxy ticket for select games and be entered into a drawing for a soccer ball signed by members of the 2006 Galaxy team.
GALAXY FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP RAFFLE: Participate in the Galaxy Foundation's Championship Raffle by visiting any Galaxy Foundation booth at every Galaxy game at The Home Depot Center to buy a Championship Raffle ticket. The Galaxy Foundation Championship Raffle allows fans the opportunity to win an authentic 2005 championship ring or a framed Cobi Jones 2005 championship ring panel. All net proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation. Visit the Galaxy website for official rules and more information.
DAY ON THE LINKS: Save the date of Monday, October 9, for golf with the Galaxy. The Galaxy Foundation's Day on the Links Golf Outing is on its way Monday, October 9 at Meadowlark Golf Club. Mark your calendar for this annual event as the Galaxy players step off the field and onto the links.
GALAXY PASSBACK PROGRAM: Clean out your clothes, basements garages and trunks to bring your new and gently used soccer gear and share it with those in your community who would love to play the sport of soccer on September 10 at The Home Depot Center when the Galaxy host the Houston Dynamo. The Galaxy will donate all of the collected gear to local soccer clubs in need of equipment. The individual or group that donates the largest amount of gear will receive a $200 gift certificate from Eurosport.
WHAT: L.A. Galaxy Passback Collection Event
WHEN: Sunday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: The L.A. Galaxy - Houston Dynamo game at The Home Depot Center (Passback booths located at the Southwest and Northwest entrances)
GALAXY DEPORTIVO BREAKS DOWN ALL THE ACTION SATURDAY: Galaxy Deportivo, The weekly, half-hour Spanish language television show devoted to the Los Angeles Galaxy, can be seen LIVE this August 12 at 3:30 p.m. on KWHY - Channel 22. Galaxy Deportivo, hosted by Los Angeles area personality Elmer Polanco, can be seen at the same time each and every Saturday on Channel 22.
MAKE SURE YOU CATCH MAS GALAXY THIS WEDNESDAY ON 830AM: Más Galaxy, the club's Spanish-Language radio talk show, airs every Wednesday at 6 pm. The program, hosted by Ernesto Rubi, one of the Spanish-language voices of the Galaxy, features an in-depth look at the Galaxy and their opponent each week. Remember Galaxy fans, for the latest news on your favorite team, tune in every Wednesday night to Más Galaxy, only on 830 AM.
2006 GALAXY SEASON TICKETS STILL ON SALE: Los Angeles Galaxy season tickets for 2006 are still on sale. For more information or to reserve your seats today, call the Galaxy ticket office at 1-877-3GALAXY or visit the club's website at www.lagalaxy.com.
Did you know ... Galaxy midfielder Quavas Kirk scored his first career professional goal in the Galaxy's 2-0 win over FC Roma in the U.S. Open Cup on August 1.
