GALAXY LOOKING FOR REVENGE VS. THE FIRE:
After dropping a 2-1 MLS regular season game to the Chicago Fire on Saturday, Sept. 23, the Galaxy remain in Chicago and will face the Fire on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Championship at Toyota Park at 5:00 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel. The defending Open Cup champions, the Galaxy is looking to be the first team to win-back-to-back Open Cup titles since 1982-1983. Following the Open Cup game, the Galaxy return home to host Los Angeles rival Chivas USA in the fourth and final installment of the 2006 Honda Super Clasico, presented by Hormel at The Home Depot Center on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The first 10,000 fans will receive a Herculez Gomez action figure delivered by AT&T. The game will be broadcast live on FSN Primeticket, CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KLLA 830 AM (Spanish).
Galaxy Weekly Training Schedule
Date: Time/Location
Monday, Sept. 25: 11:30 a.m. CT - Training at Moody Bible College, Chicago, Ill.
Tuesday, Sept. 26: 11:30 a.m. CT - Training at Moody Bible College, Chicago, Ill.
Wednesday, Sept. 27: 5:30 p.m. PT - L.A. Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire in the U.S. Open Cup Final at Toyota Park, Bridgeview, Ill. live on Fox Soccer Channel
Thursday, Sept. 28: Travel back to Los Angeles
Friday, Sept. 29: 10:45 p.m. PT - Training at Home Depot Center, Field 6
Saturday, Sept. 30: 7:30 p.m. PT - L.A. Galaxy vs. Chivas USA in the Honda Super Clasico, presented by Hormel at The Home Depot Center live on FSN Primeticket, CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KLLA 830 AM (Spanish).
NOTE TO MEDIA: All practice times are listed in Pacific Time unless otherwise noted and are subject to change without notice.
Galaxy Injury/National Team Report
OUT - Kyle Martino (L hip surgery), Cornell Glen (L knee sprain)
DOUBTFUL - NONE
QUESTIONABLE - Nathan Sturgis (R groin strain), Troy Roberts (Groin strain)
PROBABLE - NONE
THE PLAYOFF PICTURE: The Western Conference playoff picture remains muddled after a full weekend of MLS play. With three games remaining, the Galaxy is currently in sixth place in the West with 33 points, trailing Real Salt Lake by three. The top four teams in each conference make the playoffs, and after this weekend's games, Dallas (49 pts.) leads the West, followed by Chivas USA (42), Houston (41) and Colorado (39). All three of the Galaxy's remaining matches are against Western Conference opponents, including Chivas USA (Sept. 30) and Dallas (Oct. 7 and Oct. 14). Currently, Los Angeles is six points out of the final Western Conference playoff position, held by Colorado.
Key Remaining Games: Sept. 30 - Colorado at New England; Dallas at Columbus; DC United at Houston; Real Salt Lake at Kansas City; Oct. 7 - Chivas USA at Kansas City; Houston at Real Salt Lake; New York at Colorado; Oct. 14 - Colorado at Houston; Oct. 15 - Real Salt Lake Chivas USA.
GALAXY AIM TO MAKE HISTORY IN OPEN CUP FINAL: The Los Angeles Galaxy advanced to the finals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Sept. 6, providing the club a chance to make history and be the first team to win back-to-back U.S. Open Cup Championships since 1983. The Galaxy travels to Toyota Park in Chicago to play the Fire on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 5:00 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel. Galaxy fans interested in attending the Open Cup Championship in Chicago should contact the Fire's Corey Griest at 708-496-6775 or via e-mail at cgriest@chicago-fire.com.
This is the fourth time in the last six seasons that the Galaxy has reached the U.S. Open Cup final. Los Angeles won the title in 2001 and 2005 and is looking to be the first team to repeat as champions since the New York Pancyprian Freedoms in 1982-1983. The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation's National Championship, is an annual competition open to all amateur and professional soccer teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer. Dating back to 1914, it is the oldest annual team tournament in U.S. sports history and among the oldest soccer tournaments of its type in the world.
GALAXY AIM FOR SECOND STRAIGHT SUPER CLASICO VICTORY: The Los Angeles Galaxy won the first ever Honda Super Clasico trophy decidedly in 2005, defeating then expansion club Chivas USA in all five games the teams played. The Honda Super Clasico trophy is awarded each season to winner of the season series between the Galaxy and Chivas USA. This season, the 2006 Honda Super Clasico trophy will be decided in the final match-up of the season. The Galaxy won the first meeting this season, a 2-1 comeback win on April 15 and Chivas USA recorded its first ever win over Los Angeles on June 8 in Frank Yallop's debut as head coach of the Galaxy. The Galaxy and Chivas USA played to 0-0 tie on July 15, setting up the Sept. 23 showdown to determine the second Honda Super Clasico trophy.
WATCH THE GALAXY, ENJOY A DOMINO'S PIZZA: For the Galaxy's home game on 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.
AYSO NIGHT: Saturday, Sept. 30 is AYSO Night at The Home Depot Center when the Galaxy plays Chivas USA at 7:30 p.m. There will be special pricing for all AYSO players, families, coaches and volunteers. AYSO members can order online by visiting https://secure.mlsnet.com/MLS/lag/tickets/2006/ayso/night/. Available tickets start at $20, and discounted pricing is available only on tickets purchased in advance.
AS CLOSE AS YOU CAN GET TO THE ACTION: A limited number of field side seats are available for the Galaxy - Chivas USA Honda Super Clasico, presented by Hormel. Actually sit on the field, and get as close to the action as you can be without signing an MLS contract. Tickets are available for $150 each. For more information, visit online at https://secure.mlsnet.com/t106/tickets/2006/field_side/
FIREWORKS FOUR PACK: On Saturday, October 14 in the Galaxy's season finale against FC Dallas, presented by 830 AM, fans will be treated to a post-game fireworks show. Four-pack tickets start at just $32 and are available in most seating categories. Make sure to get four great seats, while supplies last. Call 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299) for more information.
TIME IS WINDING DOWN FOR YOU TO WIN A 2005 MLS CUP PLAYER'S RING: Time is running out, so now is the time to make sure you are eligible 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.
GALAXY RESERVES FALL IN CHICAGO: The Los Angeles Galaxy Reserves (2-5-2, 8 pts.) fell to the Chicago Fire Reserves (4-4-2, 14 pts.), 3-0, on Sept. 24 at the Schwaben Athletic Club in Buffalo Grove, IL. Chicago forward Ryan Johnson put the home side up 1-0 in the 29th minute and was followed by a goal late in the first half from forward Calen Carr in the 45th minute to give the home side a 2-0 advantage going into halftime. Fire midfielder Floyd Franks chipped a shot over Galaxy goalkeeper Steve Cronin in the 59th minute to give the game its final tally in a 3-0 win for Chicago.
GOMEZ IN ACTION ON SEPT. 30: The first 10,000 fans at The Home Depot Center for the Sept. 30 Honda Superclasico, presented by Hormel against Chivas USA will receive a Herculez Gomez action figure, delivered by AT&T.
GOLF WITH THE GALAXY!: Make sure you are part of the excitement and action on Monday, Oct. 9 when the Galaxy hosts the Galaxy Foundation's Day on the Links Golf Outing at Meadowlark Gold Club in Huntington Beach. An incredible annual event that features Galaxy players stepping off the field and onto the golf course. Galaxy fans can be involved in this event by purchasing a foursome or an 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.
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 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 30 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.
Did you know: The Los Angeles Galaxy can become the first back-to-back U.S. Open Cup Champions since the New York Pancyprian-Freedom in 1982-1983.
