Time/Location
Tuesday, Oct. 9 -- 10:30 a.m. - Galaxy Training (University Field #1)
Training is open to the media starting at 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 10 -- DAY OFF
Thursday, Oct. 11 -- 10:30 a.m. - Galaxy Training (University Field #1)
Training is open to the media starting at 10:45 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 12 -- 10:30 a.m. - Galaxy Training (University Field #1)
Training is open to the media starting at 10:45 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 13 -- 7:30 p.m. - LA Galaxy (8-13-6) vs. Toronto FC (6-16-6) at The Home Depot Center. This game will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel, starting with the pregame show at 7 p.m. The match can also be heard live on the radio on CA$H 1700 (English) and KLAA 830 AM (Spanish).
Sunday, Oct. 14 -- DAY OFF
Galaxy Injury Report
OUT - Chris Albright (R-Hamstring), David Beckham (R-Knee), Alan Gordon (L-Groin)
DOUBTFUL - Ty Harden (L-Hip)
QUESTIONABLE - Quavas Kirk (L-Foot), Kyle Martino (R-Hip)
PROBABLE - Kelly Gray (L-Calf), Abel Xavier (L-Knee)
Galaxy Team Notes
FOUR IN A ROW FOR LA: For the first time this season, the Galaxy have won four straight contests after coming from behind to defeat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 at Robertson Stadium on Sunday. This current winning streak is the Galaxy's first four-game streak since April 9-May 8, 2005 when they claimed home wins over Real Salt Lake, Chivas USA, FC Dallas and Colorado. Unlike that streak, three of LA's wins in this current run have come on the road and the Galaxy have surrendered the first goal of the game in three of the last four contests where as they never trailed in their previous four-game winning streak.
If the Galaxy can knock off Toronto at home on Saturday, it will give LA their first five-game winning streak since 1998.
THE POSTSEASON PICTURE: With three games remaining in the MLS regular season, the Galaxy hold their playoff destiny in their own hands, knowing that three wins in the next three games will see the Galaxy return to the postseason for the first time since winning the MLS Cup in 2005. LA is currently seven points behind seventh place Kansas City and six points behind eighth place Chicago for the two playoff spots that are still up for grabs, with a game in hand on each. The Galaxy also have a game in hand on ninth place Columbus (31 points) and 10th place Colorado (30 points). This weekend the Wizards are away to New York while Chicago is away to D.C. United, Columbus is away to New England and Colorado plays Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center on Sunday, meaning that the Galaxy could gain three points on all four clubs heading into the final week of the season.
GAME WINNING GAVIN: Galaxy forward Gavin Glinton again provided the late-game heroics in Houston on Sunday, scoring the game-winning goal in the 77th minute to give LA a 2-1 win at Robertson Stadium. That goal made Glinton the first Galaxy player this season to record more than one game-winning goal this season. During the Galaxy's current five-game unbeaten streak, Glinton has scored three times, with all three coming in the final 15 minutes of the game and all gave LA a one goal advantage.
DOUBLE FIGURES FOR DONOVAN: With two assists against Houston on Sunday, Galaxy forward Landon Donovan set a new career-high by recording his 10th and 11th assists of the season. The 25-year old tied his career-best, which was set in 2001 and matched in 2004 and 2005, by setting up Carlos Pavon's first half goal. He then set a new career-high with his 11th assist late in the game when he helped to set up Gavin Glinton's game-winner. Donovan is the first Galaxy player to record more than 10 assists in a single season since 2002 when Cobi Jones tied his career-high with 13 assists.
SCHEDULE CHANGE IN NEW ZEALAND: The Galaxy have announced that their match against the Wellington Phoenix will now be played on Saturday, December 1. The match had originally been scheduled to be played on Sunday, December 2, but has now been moved forward 24 hours. The match will still be played at Westpac Stadium in the New Zealand capital of Wellington.
FANS TO BE HONORED AT FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT: Saturday night is Fan Appreciation Night at The Home Depot Center. This match is presented by Bank of America and gives the club an opportunity to thank the fans for their tremendous support throughout the season. As a way of showing their gratitude to all their fans, the Galaxy have greatly expanded their in-stadium fan experience for this game. For a full list of all the prizes and benefits available to fans on Fan Appreciation Night, please visit http://la.galaxy.mlsnet.com/t106/fans/2007/fan_appreciation/.
MISS LA GALAXY 2008 TO BE DECIDED ON SATURDAY: Prior to the game, fans are invited to cheer on the Miss L.A. Galaxy contestants as they compete for the title of Miss L.A. Galaxy 2008, presented by CoverGirl. The contest begins at 5 p.m. on the main concourse of The Home Depot Center. The ten finalists, who are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-seven, will be competing in a Galaxy trivia game and judged on their appearance/presentation. The winner will be selected based on her performance, along with an online fan poll, sportswear and evening wear competitions, and a previously conducted interview.
TEAM AWARDS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON SATURDAY: Prior to kickoff against Toronto FC on Saturday, the Galaxy will distribute their annual team awards. The Budweiser Golden Boot, Honda Most Valuable Player, Visa Defender of the Year and U.S. Soccer Federation Humanitarian of the Year will be distributed in a special pregame ceremony. Last year Landon Donovan was named the club's MVP and Golden Boot winner, while Chris Albright was Defender of the Year and Cobi Jones was the Humanitarian of the Year.
CLOTHING DRIVE: The Galaxy and Infinity Insurance want to make sure kids stay warm during the winter by hosting a Clothing & Coat drive on Saturday, October 13 prior to the Galaxy's home game against Toronto FC. Fans who donate new or gently used clothing or coats will receive a Galaxy Drive Series license plate frame, courtesy of the Galaxy and Infinity Insurance and be entered into a drawing for a Galaxy adidas soccer ball signed by members of the 2007 Galaxy team.
POSTGAME JERSEY AUCTION ON SATURDAY: Following Saturday night's game against Toronto FC, the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation is conducting its annual "Jersey Off the Back" Auction. Fans can bid on the actual jersey that their favorite Galaxy players wear during the game. In order to place a bid, fans can visit the Galaxy Foundation booth located on the main concourse at The Home Depot Center.
GOLF WITH THE GALAXY: This is the last week to register for the LA Galaxy's Day on the Links Golf Tournament taking place on Monday, October 15 at Coyote Hills Golf Course in Fullerton, Calif. David Beckham, Landon Donovan, Cobi Jones and the rest of Galaxy squad are scheduled to be in attendance and so can you. Call 310-630-2222 to register for the tournament or for additional information.
MEDIA PARKING AT TRAINING: All media members are asked to enter through Gate D, off Victoria Blvd., and to park in Lot 17 when attending Galaxy training sessions. Members of the media who park in Lot 6 during training sessions may be ticketed now that school is back in session at California State University - Dominguez Hills.
DON'T MISS GALAXY DEPORTIVO AT A NEW TIME EVERY SATURDAY: Galaxy Deportivo, the Galaxy's official weekly half hour show, is back live every Saturday on KWHY Channel 22. Galaxy Deportivo can now be seen at 6:30 p.m. on every Saturday night, three hours later than its former 3:30 p.m. start time. Catch Galaxy Deportivo and see Elmer Polanco and Alejandro Navarro present the latest news surrounding the club with special features and interviews, as well interacting with Galaxy fans throughout the Los Angeles area.
MAS GALAXY RETURNS ON KLAA AM 830: Mas Galaxy, the Galaxy's weekly Spanish language radio show can be found every Saturday at 1 p.m. on KLAA AM 830. Hosted by Francisco Rivera and Jose "Pepe" Mantilla, the Spanish language radio voices of the Galaxy, Mas Galaxy gets you up to date with all the latest news surrounding the club through interviews, player profiles and expert analysis.
