A quick look at the Los Angeles Galaxy headlines for the week of July 17, 2006 ...
L.A. Galaxy To Face Crystal Palace FC July 19 In Richmond, VA
Galaxy Hit The Road To Columbus To Face The Crew
Make Your Galaxy Fantasy Come True
Training Schedule
Injury Report
Albright and Marshall Suspended For Match vs. Crew
Donovan And Albright Named To All-Star Team
Donovan A Star
Columbus' Burch To Face Former Club
Galaxy Announce Inaugural Group Leader Club
Galaxy Stretch Run Pack
Join The Galaxy Foundation Championship Raffle
A Night With The Galaxy At Lucky Strike Lanes
Day On the Links
Galaxy Deportivo Breaks Down All The Action
Mas Galaxy - Every Wednesday on KMXE 830 AM
L.A. GALAXY TO FACE CRYSTAL PALACE FC JULY 19 IN RICHMOND, VA: The Los Angeles Galaxy will take on English club Crystal Palace FC on Wednesday, July 19 at the University of Richmond at 7:30 p.m. in Richmond, Virginia. The Galaxy will face an English team for just the second time in club history and the first time since 1997, when Los Angeles tied Aston Villa 1-1. Crystal Palace was founded in 1905 and finished the 2006 season in sixth place in the Coca-Cola League Championship, the second-highest level of English soccer, with a 21-13-12 record. Crystal Palace reached the championship play-off and nearly qualified for promotion back to the Premiership before falling 3-0 on aggregate to Watford in the semifinals. The Galaxy are expected to face a tough Crystal Palace team that boasts Republic of Ireland international Clinton Morrison (13 goals in 2006), Australian National Team defender Tony Popovic and English Under-21 National Team midfielder Ben Watson. The game will be broadcast live on the Internet at www.lagalaxy.com by Galaxy play-by-play and color analyst Joe Tutino.
GALAXY HIT THE ROAD TO COLUMBUS TO FACE THE CREW: The Los Angeles Galaxy travel to Columbus to face off against the Columbus Crew on Saturday July 22, at 1pm (PST). Columbus is currently in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 18 points. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN2, CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KXME 830 AM (Spanish).
GALAXY FANTASY KICKS OFF: The Los Angeles Galaxy's second annual Galaxy youth fantasy camp kicked off today at the Mecca of soccer in the U.S., The Home Depot Center. The first camp session runs from July 17 - July 21 and the second session runs from August 14 - August 18. Former Galaxy greats Danny Pena (1997-2001) and Adam Frye (2000-2002) will serve as two of the camp coaches. The camp will also feature special guest appearances by Galaxy legend Mauricio Cienfuegos and current Galaxy President & General Manager Alexi Lalas. The camp runs from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and the cost is $495 per camper. The fantasy soccer camp is geared towards youth soccer players that first and foremost want to have FUN and who want to learn to play their best while learning what it is like to be a Galaxy player. Adults can get into the game too, so join us for the second annual Galaxy Adult Soccer Fantasy Camp, where you will learn what it is like to train like a professional soccer player. For more information about the next camp, please contact Blane Shepard at (310) 630-2227.
Galaxy Injury/National Team Report
OUT - Cornell Glen (L knee sprain); Kyle Veris (Sprained left MCL)
DOUBTFUL - NONE
QUESTIONABLE - Kyle Martino (Sprained right ankle)
PROBABLE - NONE
ALBRIGHT AND MARSHALL SUSPENDED FOR MATCH VS. CREW: The Los Angeles Galaxy will be without starting defenders Chris Albright and Tyrone Marshall for Saturday's match against the Columbus Crew. Albright was shown his fifth caution of the season in the 53rd minute for a professional foul. On the other hand, Marshall earned his caution for an apparent elbow to Chivas defender Tim Regan. Both players will be eligible to return to action on August 9 against the Dynamo in Houston, Texas.
DONOVAN AND ALBRIGHT NAMED TO ALL-STAR TEAM: Landon Donovan and Chris Albright of the Los Angeles Galaxy were named to the MLS All-Star First XI team. Donovan, Albright and the rest of the MLS All-Stars will take on English Premier League champion Chelsea FC in the 2006 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game on Saturday, Aug. 5 at TOYOTA PARK in Bridgeview, Ill. The game will be televised live on ESPN at 6:30 p.m. ET. Donovan, who leads the Galaxy this season with four goals and five assists despite missing time while with the United States National Team at the FIFA World Cup, is making his sixth-straight Sierra Mist All-Star Game appearance. Donovan has been selected to the All-Star game every year of his MLS career, and received the most fan votes of any MLS player in 2006. Galaxy defender Albright is making his third straight trip to the Sierra Mist All-Star Game. Albright has a goal and assist in 10 games for L.A. in 2006, while also spending time with the U.S. World Cup team. The Galaxy joins the New England Revolution as the only teams to place two players on the First XI roster.
DONOVAN A STAR: Landon Donovan, who turned 24 in March, was selected for his sixth All-Star game. The only other players in the NBA, NFL, NHL or Major League Baseball who were six-time All-Stars before turning 25 years old are Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky. The youngest six-time All-Star in the NBA is Kobe Bryant (25 in 2004); the youngest in Major League Baseball is Al Kaline (25 in 1960); and the youngest in the NFL is Barry Sanders (26 in 1995).
COLUMBUS' BURCH TO FACE FORMER CLUB: Columbus Crew forward Marc Burch will face off on Saturday against his form club, the Los Angeles Galaxy. Burch was traded to the Crew for a 2007 Supplemental Draft pick the club on Tuesday, July 11. Burch, 22, was selected by the Galaxy with the 24th overall pick in the second round of the 2006 MLS SuperDraft. The former University of Maryland player appeared in three games for the Galaxy in 2006, playing a total of 27 minutes.
GALAXY ANNOUNCE INAUGURAL GROUP LEADER CLUB: The Los Angeles Galaxy announced the club'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/.
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 $50 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 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.
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 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.
NIGHT WITH THE GALAXY AT LUCKY STRIKE LANES: Don't miss a night with the Galaxy at Lucky Strike Lanes Orange to help support the Galaxy Foundation on Tuesday, August 15 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Join all of your favorite Galaxy players at Lucky Strike Orange for a night of bowling, billiards and fun to support the Galaxy Foundation on August 15. Space is limited, so please call 310-630-2222 for ticket or event information or visit www.lagalaxy.com.
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 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 Saturday, July 22 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, will be on the air this week at 6 pm in preparation for the Columbus Crew match on Saturday, July 22. 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 ... Landon Donovan and Chris Albright were both named to the 2006 MLS All-Star Game? It is the third straight trip for Albright and the sixth straight trip for Donovan.
