GALAXY FACE FC DALLAS WITH PLAYOFFS ON THE LINE:
The Los Angeles Galaxy (10-14-6, 36 pts - 6th West) begin a pivotal two-game series on Saturday, October 7 when the club visits FC Dallas (15-11-4, 49 pts - 1st West) at 5:30 pm (PT) in Pizza Hut Park. The game will be broadcast live on KWHY Ch. 22, and also over the airwaves on CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KMXE 830 AM (Spanish). Los Angeles and Dallas have already met twice in 2006 with the teams splitting the regular season series, following a 1-0 victory for Dallas on May 10 at Pizza Hut Park and a 2-0 win for the Galaxy on August 20 at The Home Depot Center. The Galaxy's regular season will conclude on Saturday, October 14 when Los Angeles hosts Dallas on Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. in The Home Depot Center.
Galaxy Weekly Training ScheduleDate: Time/Location
Monday, Oct. 2: OFF
Tuesday, Oct. 3: 9:15 a.m. - Track Field
Wednesday, Oct. 4: OFF
Thursday, Oct. 5: 9:00 a.m. - Track Field
Friday, Oct. 6: 9:00 a.m. - Track Field; 2:10 p.m. - Travel to Dallas
Saturday, Oct. 7: 5:30 p.m. PT - L.A. Galaxy @ FC Dallas KWHY Ch. 22, CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KLLA 830 AM (Spanish).
Sunday, Oct. 8: Return to LA
Monday, Oct. 9: 1:00 p.m. - Galaxy Foundation's Day on the Links golf outing
NOTE TO MEDIA: All practice times are listed in Pacific Time unless otherwise noted and are subject to change without notice.
Galaxy Injury/National Team Report
OUT - Kyle Martino (L hip surgery), Cornell Glen (L knee sprain)
DOUBTFUL - NONE
QUESTIONABLE - Nathan Sturgis (R groin strain), Troy Roberts (Groin strain)
PROBABLE - NONE
GALAXY VIEWING PARTY: Join your fellow L.A. Galaxy fans for the next away game Viewing Party at Smooth's Sports Grille in Long Beach, Calif. as the Galaxy take on FC Dallas at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 7. With the playoffs on the line, 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 regular season home finale on October 14 vs. FC Dallas.
When: Saturday, October 7
Where: Smooth's Sports Grille
What: L.A. Galaxy at FC Dallas
Time: 5:00 p.m. PT (Kick-off at 5:30 p.m. PT)
Cost: FREE
THE PLAYOFF PICTURE: The Western Conference playoff picture has begun to clear with four teams fighting for the final two playoff spots after the Houston Dynamo clinched a berth along side FC Dallas in the MLS Playoffs. With two games remaining, the Galaxy is currently in sixth place in the West with 36 points, trailing Real Salt Lake by one point. The top four teams in each conference make the playoffs, and after this weekend's games, Dallas (49 pts.) leads the West, followed by Houston (44), Chivas USA (42), and Colorado (39). The Galaxy's two remaining matches are against Western Conference opponent FC Dallas (Oct. 7 @ DAL and Oct. 14 @ LA). Currently, Los Angeles is three points out of the final Western Conference playoff position, held by Colorado.
Los Angeles can qualify for the playoff under the following scenarios:
LA wins its two remaining games AND any two of the following occur:
LA gets a win and a tie in its two remaining games and both of the following occur:
Key Remaining Western Conference Games:
Oct. 7 - Chivas USA at Kansas City; Houston at Real Salt Lake; New York at Colorado;
Oct. 14 - Colorado at Houston;
Oct. 15 - Real Salt Lake Chivas USA
GALAXY CAPTURE SECOND STRAIGHT SUPER CLASICO TROPHY: The Los Angeles Galaxy won the second Honda Super Clasico trophy decidedly with a 3-0 victory over Chivas USA to improve to 7-1-1 all-time series on Saturday night at The Home Depot Center. In 2005, the club defeated then expansion club Chivas USA in all five games the teams played. The Honda Super Clasico trophy is awarded each season to winner of the season series between the Galaxy and Chivas USA. This season, the 2006 Honda Super Clasico MVP trophy was awarded to Galaxy forward Landon Donovan. The Galaxy won the first meeting this season, a 2-1 comeback win on April 15 and Chivas USA recorded its first ever win over Los Angeles on June 8 in Frank Yallop's debut as head coach of the Galaxy. The Galaxy and Chivas USA played to 0-0 tie on July 15 in the third meeting.
GOLF WITH THE GALAXY!: Make sure you are part of the excitement and action on Monday, Oct. 9 when the Galaxy hosts the Galaxy Foundation's Day on the Links Golf Outing at Meadowlark Gold Club in Huntington Beach. An incredible annual event that features Galaxy players stepping off the field and onto the golf course. Galaxy fans can be involved in this event by purchasing a foursome or an individual golfer package. Visit the In the Community section of the L.A. Galaxy website to download an order form or contact Gloria King at (310) 630-2222 for more information.
FIREWORKS FOUR PACK: On Saturday, October 14 in the Galaxy's season finale against FC Dallas, presented by 830 AM, fans will be treated to a post-game fireworks show. Four-pack tickets start at just $32 and are available in most seating categories. Make sure to get four great seats, while supplies last. Call 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299) for more information. Order online at https://secure.mlsnet.com/t106/tickets/2006/finale_fireworks/.
AS CLOSE AS YOU CAN GET TO THE ACTION: A limited number of field side seats are available for the Galaxy - FC Dallas, presented by 830 AM. Actually sit on the field, and get as close to the action as you can be without signing an MLS contract. Tickets are available for $150 each. For more information, visit online at https://secure.mlsnet.com/t106/tickets/2006/field_side/.
L.A. GALAXY AND FIFA SOCCER 07 COVER ATHLETE, LANDON DONOVAN, AT EA SPORTS FIFA SOCCER 07 LAUNCH EVENT IN HOLLYWOOD: L.A. Galaxy forward Landon Donovan will play and showcase the new EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 07 videogame for media and soccer fans at the FIFA Soccer 07 Launch at Virgin Mega store, Hollywood location, on Wednesday, October 5, 2006 from 4-6pm. Donovan will be available for interviews with media and autograph a limited number of copies of FIFA Soccer 07. Interested Media must RSVP to EA Sports with either Steve Frost at sfrost@ea.com or 604-456-5067, or Raul Gonzalez at raul@p2050.com or 646.290.8700.
WHO: Landon Donovan
WHEN: Thursday, October 5; 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virgin Mega store - Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood Blvd - (323) 769-8529
GALAXY IN THE COMMUNITY:
Wednesday, October 4th - Deportes Prieto Store Appearance
WHO: Tyrone Marshall & Peter Vagenas
WHEN: 2:30-4:00pm
WHERE: Deportes Prieto - 1832 East 1st Street - Los Angeles, 90033
Sunday, October 8th - Sports Profiles Plus "Its Kids Time Mall Tour"
WHO: Ante Jazic
WHEN: 4-5:00pm
WHERE: Brea Mall - 1065 Brea Mall - Brea, CA 92821
WATCH THE GALAXY, ENJOY A DOMINO'S PIZZA: For the Galaxy's home game on Oct. 14, Galaxy fans can receive the Domino's Pizza Pack presented by AM570. Starting at $30, the Domino's Pizza Pack includes two tickets and a voucher for a large one-topping Domino's Pizza redeemable at participating locations. For more information, please call 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299) or by visit www.lagalaxy.com.
ONE LUCKY FAN WILL WIN A 2005 MLS CUP PLAYER'S RING DRAWING ON OCT. 14: One lucky fan will win an authentic 2005 championship ring or a framed Cobi Jones 2005 championship ring panel. Galaxy fans participated in the Galaxy Foundation's Championship Raffle by visiting any Galaxy Foundation booth at every Galaxy game at The Home Depot Center during the 2006 MLS season. The drawing will take place on Oct. 14 during the Galaxy's final regular season game vs. FC Dallas. All net proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation. Visit the Galaxy website for official rules and more information.
GALAXY RESERVES DEFEAT CHIVAS USA 4-0: The Los Angeles Galaxy Reserves defeated the Chivas USA Reserves, 4-0, on Sunday morning at The Home Depot Center. The crowd of 130 fans witnessed a commanding Galaxy performance characterized by great speed of play and relentless defense. Galaxy forward Gavin Glinton, who was recently acquired from the USL First Division's Charleston Battery, scored two goals while midfielder Josh Gardner and forward Herculez Gomez added a goal each in the victory.
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 Oct. 7 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.
2007 GALAXY SEASON SEATS: The Galaxy are now accepting deposits for the 2007 season. A non-refundable deposit of just $100 per seat secures your place for all of the Galaxy's 2007 regular season games, plus great benefits including exclusive events with the team, special season seat holder gifts, and much more! Call 1-877-3GALAXY or visit www.lagalaxy.com.
Place your deposit online at https://secure.mlsnet.com/t106/tickets/2007/season/deposit/
Did you know: ... the last time the Los Angeles Galaxy earned back-to-back victories against FC Dallas was on May 8, 2004 (LA 3 at DAL 1) and May 29, 2004 (LA 4 vs DAL 1)?
