CARSON, Calif. (Tuesday, September 4, 2007) - The LA Galaxy will look to begin their push toward a place in the 2007 MLS Playoffs on Saturday night when they host the Colorado Rapids at The Home Depot Center. The Rapids currently hold down the eighth and final playoff position and are 14 points ahead of the Galaxy with four matches in hand. The match, which is presented by Infinity Insurance, kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel and CA$H 1700 AM (English) and will be aired on tape delay on KLAA 830 AM (Spanish). The first 2,500 fans to enter the gates will receive the last of three commemorative t-shirts designed by Galaxy artist Terry Davis.
Galaxy Training Schedule (All times Pacific)
Date : Time/Location
Wednesday, Sept. 5: 10:30 a.m. - Galaxy Training (University Field #1)
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Training is open to the media starting at 10:45 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 6: CLOSED TRAINING SESSION
Friday, Sept. 7: 10:30 a.m. - Galaxy Training (University Field #1)
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Training is open to the media starting at 10:45 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 8: 7:30 p.m. - LA Galaxy (3-11-5) vs. Colorado Rapids (7-9-7) at The Home Depot Center. This game will be shown live on Fox Soccer Channel, starting with the pregame show at 7 p.m. and can be heard live on the radio on CA$H 1700 AM in English. KLAA 830 AM will have the call in Spanish follow the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim game that night, which starts at 6:05 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 9: 10 a.m. - LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids - Reserve Division game
(University Field #1)
Monday, Sept. 10: DAY OFF
Galaxy Injury Report
OUT - Chris Albright (R-Hamstring), David Beckham (L-Ankle), Kelly Gray (R-Calf), Ty Harden (R-hip), Ante Jazic (R-Ankle)
DOUBTFUL - None
QUESTIONABLE - Cobi Jones (R-Hip), Quavas Kirk (L-Foot), Abel Xavier (L-Knee)
PROBABLE - Edson Buddle (L-Achilles), Troy Roberts (R-Ankle), Peter Vagenas (R-Quad), Kyle Veris (R-Hip)
Galaxy Team Notes
GORDON OPENS GOAL ACCOUNT: Alan Gordon scored his first goal in MLS play this season on Saturday night, beating Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando with a first half header in the Galaxy's 2-1 loss. After missing the first three and a half months of the season while recovering from surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot, Gordon scored three times in SuperLiga but had been unable to score in his first six regular season appearances for the club.
For the season, Gordon has appeared in seven games, making five starts and collecting one goal. He played in all five of the club's SuperLiga contests, scoring three goals to finish second in the tournament in goals scored and also appeared in both games at the 2007 World Series of Football.
CRONIN MAKES 2007 DEBUT: Galaxy goalkeeper Steve Cronin made his 2007 regular season debut against Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. Cronin, who had appeared in all three of the Galaxy's Open Cup matches, as well as the friendly against Rangers in May, made six saves in the 2-1 loss at The Home Depot Center. This was the sixth start of Cronin's MLS career and his second against Real Salt Lake.
With Cronin getting the starting nod on Saturday, Joe Cannon saw his run of being the only Galaxy player to play every minute of every regular season game this season come to an end. Cannon played the full 90 minutes in each of the club's first 18 regular season games.
DONOVAN CALLED UP TO NATIONAL TEAM: On Monday, LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan was called up to the U.S. National Team for their match against Brazil in Chicago on Sunday. The Galaxy's leading scorer is one of five MLS players in the 19-man squad for the match against the five-time World Cup champions. Donovan flew to the Windy City following the Galaxy's game against Real Salt Lake on Saturday and began training with the National Team on Tuesday. He will miss the Galaxy's game against Colorado on Saturday and will return to LA after the match against Brazil.
While in Chicago, Donovan will throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field prior to the game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers. Later in the evening, Donovan is scheduled to be a guest of ESPN in their broadcast booth, speaking with the broadcasters, including former Dodger great Orel Hershisher, during the game.
GLINTON TIED FOR THE TOP: With his two goals for the Galaxy Reserves in the 4-2 win over Real Salt Lake on Sunday, Gavin Glinton has moved into a tie for first place in Reserve Division goals this season with four. Glinton, who has one goal in eight appearances for the first team this year, has scored twice in each of his last two reserve games.
LALAS TO APPEAR ON FOX FOOTBALL FONE-IN: LA Galaxy President and General Manager Alexi Lalas will be a guest on Fox Football Fone-In Tuesday evening on Fox Soccer Channel. The show airs from 5-7 p.m. and Lalas will be a guest in the second hour. Fans wishing to present a question can email fff@foxsoccer.com or call 1-866-FOX-FANS.
GALAXY TO HOST EQUIPMENT SALE ON SATURDAY: On Saturday, Sept. 8 the Galaxy will host their annual equipment sale on the South Concourse of the Tennis stadium. The sale will begin at 6 p.m. and will run all the way through to halftime, with all proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation. This event, which is only open to those who already have tickets to that evening's game, gives fans the best chance to purchase the whole range of new and used Galaxy merchandise.
SAVE THE DATE: The LA Galaxy will host their annual "Day on the Links" Golf Tournament on Monday, October 15, 2007 at Coyote Hills Golf Course in Fullerton, Calif. More details about this event will be released shortly. Please contact Gloria King at 310-630-2222 for more information about this fantastic event or visit: http://web.mlsnet.com/t106/community/golf_outing/.
MISS LA GALAXY 2008 TO HOLD OPEN CALL INTERVIEWS: The Los Angeles Galaxy are looking for Miss LA Galaxy 2008 and her court, presented by COVERGIRL. The Galaxy will be holding Open Call Interviews on Friday, September 7 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel in Torrance, Calif. The interviews are open to all applicants who live in Los Angeles or the surrounding areas and are between the ages of 18 and 27.
Applicants will be required to present a valid photo id, fill out an application form, answer a few questions and have a Polaroid photo taken. Applicants should be prepared to stay up to two hours with call backs to take place later in the day.
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.
