BUSY WEEK FOR GALAXY FEATURING A DYNAMO DOUBLEHEADER:
The Los Angeles Galaxy host the Houston Dynamo two times this week at The Home Depot Center in two key matches. The Galaxy and Dynamo square off in the semifinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m. at The Home Depot Center. The match will serve as Bonus Game D for Galaxy full season ticket holders. Tickets are now available for sale by calling the Galaxy toll-free at 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299). The Galaxy then play the Dynamo again on Sunday, Sept. 10 in a key Western Conference match-up at 5:00 p.m. at The Home Depot Center, presented by Tide. The game will be broadcast live on FSN West and on CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KMXE 830 AM (Spanish).
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:
September 10 - L.A. Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo, presented by Tide at 5:00 p.m. The first 10,000 fans will receive a free Cobi Jones action figure and the first 9,000 fans to receive hacky sacks presented by Tide.
September 30 - L.A. Galaxy vs. Chivas USA in the Honda SuperClasico, presented by Hormel Mi Sabor at 7:30 p.m. The first 10,000 fans will receive a free Herculez Gomez action figure delivered by AT&T.
October 14 - L.A. Galaxy vs. FC Dallas, presented by 830 AM at 7:30 p.m.
Galaxy Weekly Training Schedule
Date: Time/Location
Monday, Sept. 4: OFF
Tuesday, Sept. 5: 10:45 a.m. - Training at Track & Field Stadium
Wednesday, Sept. 6: 7:30 p.m. L.A. Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo in U.S. Open Cup Semifinals at The Home Depot Center
Thursday, Sept. 7: OFF
Friday, Sept. 8: 10:45 a.m. - Training at Track & Field Stadium
Saturday, Sept. 9: 10:45 a.m. - Training at Track & Field Stadium
Sunday, Sept. 10: 5:00 p.m. L.A. Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo at The Home Depot Center
NOTE TO MEDIA: All practice times are listed in Pacific Time and are subject to change without notice.
Galaxy Injury/National Team Report
OUT - Kyle Martino (L hip surgery), Cornell Glen (L knee sprain), Troy Roberts (Groin strain)
DOUBTFUL - NONE
QUESTIONABLE - Nathan Sturgis (R groin strain)
PROBABLE - Tyrone Marshall (R hip flexor strain); Ugo Ihemelu (L knee sprain)
WATCH THE GALAXY, ENJOY A DOMINO'S PIZZA: For the Galaxy's home games on Sept. 10, Sept. 16 and 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.
GALAXY TO CELEBRATE BRAZIL NIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 10: The Galaxy will celebrate Brazil Night on Sunday, Sept. 10 when the Galaxy hosts the Houston Dynamo at 5:00 p.m. at The Home Depot Center. There will be Brazilian themed vendors as well as a pre-game concert and samba dancers before, during and after the game. Galaxy fans will also witness Brazilian jujitsu and Capoeira demonstrations.
GALAXY FANS TO GET A KICK AND A SQUEEZE ON SEPTEMBER 16: On Saturday, Sept. 16 when the Galax host the Colorado Rapids, presented by Gatorade, the first 10,000 youth fans (ages 16 and under) will receive a soccer ball presented by 830 AM. The first 5,000 fans will receive Gatorade squeeze water bottles. Fans can receive a special four-pack pricing starting at $32 by calling 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299) or by visiting www.lagalaxy.com.
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/.
LALAS AT THE FAIR: Galaxy President & General Manager Alexi Lalas will be at the Los Angeles County Fair on Sunday, Sept. 10 on L.A. County Day. Lalas will be at Thunder Alley at the fair, beginning at 10:00 a.m. signing autographs. At 12:00 p.m., Lalas will join L.A. County employees and local dignitaries for the Los Angeles County Day parade. All people that purchase a general admission Los Angeles County fair ticket on Sunday, Sept. 10 will receive a coupon good for $10 off the cost of a ticket to any 2006 Los Angeles Galaxy game. The Fair runs from Sept. 8 - Oct. 1, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information about the L.A. County Fair visit www.lacountyfair.com or call (909) 623-3111.
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)
WIN A 2005 MLS CUP PLAYER'S RING: Now is your chance to win an authentic 2005 championship ring or a framed Cobi Jones 2005 championship ring panel. Galaxy fans can 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 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.
GOLF WITH THE GALAXY!: Save Monday, October 9, for the Galaxy Foundation's Day on the Links Golf Outing at Meadowlark Golf Club in Huntington Beach. Mark your calendar for this annual event as the Galaxy players step off the field and onto the links. Be a part of this exciting event by purchasing a foursome or 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.
GALAXY DRIVE SERIES: Summer is almost over and fall is coming, join the Galaxy by cleaning out your closet and donating your gently-used clothing to the Union Rescue Mission on Saturday, September 16th.
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 September 9 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.
GORDON STRIKES FOR TWO: Galaxy forward Alan Gordon registered two goals on Sept. 2 against Kansas City. It was the second straight game that Gordon scored and the first time in his MLS career that he has had a multi-goal game.
Did you know ... The Galaxy has trailed in six of the 15 matches the team has played since head coach Frank Yallop took over the club on June 7.
