A quick look at the Los Angeles Galaxy headlines for the week of August 28, 2006 ...
Crucial Western Conference Match-up Wednesday at Real Salt Lake
Galaxy Host Wizards on Saturday, September 2
Reserve Match Moved to Long Beach City College
Lucha Libre Highlights Budweiser Hispanic Heritage Night
Galaxy to Host Faith Night Sept. 2
Get Your Galaxy Stretch Run Pack
Injury Report
U.S. Open Cup: Galaxy Host Houston Dynamo in Semifinals on Sept 6
Watch the Galaxy, Enjoy a Domino's Pizza
Galaxy Player Appearances
Galaxy to Celebrate Brazil Night on Sept. 10
CRUCIAL WESTERN CONFERENCE MATCH-UP WEDNESDAY AT REAL SALT LAKE: The Los Angeles Galaxy travel to Salt Lake City to face Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, August 30 at 6:00 p.m. PT. The Galaxy is looking to make up ground in the Western Conference and attempting to secure a three point lead over Salt Lake in the MLS standings. The Los Angeles-Salt Lake game will be broadcast live on FSN Primeticket and over the airwaves on CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KMXE 830 AM (Spanish).
GALAXY HOST WIZARDS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2: The Los Angeles Galaxy host Eastern Conference opponent Kansas City Wizards on Budweiser Hispanic Heritage Night on Saturday, September 2 at 7:30 p.m. at The Home Depot Center. The Galaxy-Wizards match will be broadcast live on FSN Primeticket and over the airwaves on CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KXME 830 AM (Spanish). Former Galaxy midfielder Sasha Victorine leads Kansas City, who enters the game with an 8-12-5 record. The Galaxy defeated the Wizards 2-0 on two goals from forward Landon Donovan in the team's first meeting on July 1 in Kansas City.
RESERVE MATCH MOVED TO LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE: The Galaxy Reserves will take on the Wizards Reserves at 9am on Sunday, September 3 at Long Beach City College. The game is open to the public.
LUCHA LIBRE HIGHLIGHTS BUDWEISER HISPANIC HERITAGE NIGHT: On Saturday, Sept. 2, the L.A. Galaxy will host Budweiser Hispanic Heritage Night as the Galaxy take on the Kansas City Wizards at 7:30 p.m. at The Home Depot Center. The Galaxy is proud to host a special pre-game Lucha Libre match, presented by Infinity Insurance. Three Lucha Libre matches will take place on the concourse, featuring Infernal vs. R2K, Sombra Infernal and Genio vs. Mister X and Silver Tiger and in the main event, Enigma de Oro, Kayam (Los Chivos) and Doctor Maldad vs. La Super Parka and Mascara Sagrada. Any fan who wears a soccer jersey or your favorite Lucha Libre wrestling mask will receive 50% off a regularly priced General Admission Ticket. Offer valid only on day of game for tickets purchased at The Home Depot Center box office.
GALAXY TO HOST FAITH NIGHT SEPT. 2: On Saturday, Sept. 2 the Los Angeles Galaxy will host its fourth annual Faith Night. Faith Night will be highlighted by three Christian bands performing before and after the game, Pastor Tom Fain and a skateboarding exhibition by Sap Skateboards. Also, the choir from the Mission Eben-Ezer Church in Carson, Calif. will sing the National Anthem before the game. For more information, contact Nick Mann at (310)-630-2229 or Nmann@lagalaxy.com.
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 Injury/National Team Report
OUT - Kyle Martino (L hip surgery), Cornell Glen (L knee sprain), Troy Roberts (Groin strain)
DOUBTFUL - NONE
QUESTIONABLE - NONE
PROBABLE - Tyrone Marshall (R hip flexor strain); Ugo Ihemelu (L knee sprain)
U.S. OPEN CUP: GALAXY HOST HOUSTON DYNAMO IN SEMIFINALS ON SEPT. 6: The Los Angeles Galaxy continues its Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title defense when the team hosts the Houston Dynamo 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).
WATCH THE GALAXY, ENJOY A DOMINO'S PIZZA: For the Galaxy's home games on Sept. 2, 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 PLAYER APPEARANCES
WHAT: La Curacao Reading Program
WHO: TBD
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 31; 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
WHERE: La Curacao Store - Huntington Park
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/.
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 2 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.
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: ...With the 5-2 victory over D.C. United, the Galaxy have improved to 6-2-4 since head coach Frank Yallop was hired in early June.
