GALAXY SET TO DEFEND U.S. OPEN CUP TITLE AGAINST ROMA FC ON TUESDAY:
The Los Angeles Galaxy, the defending 2005 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup champions, will open their run in the 2006 edition of the U.S. Open Cup with a fourth round match against Dallas Roma FC of the U.S. Adult Soccer Association (USASA) on Tuesday, August 1 at 7:30 pm in The Home Depot Center's Track and Field Complex on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills. Following the match, members of the Galaxy will sign autographs from the field for fans in attendance. Tickets will be general admission and cost $10 for Adults and $5 for Youths (16 and under) and are available by calling the Galaxy toll-free at 1-877-3GALAXY. All Galaxy full Season Ticket Holders will receive complimentary tickets for this U.S. Open Cup match. Parking will be $10 on the day of the match at The Home Depot Center.
DONOVAN AND ALBRIGHT HEADED TO CHICAGO FOR 2006 MLS ALL-STAR VS. CHELSEA FC: Landon Donovan and Chris Albright of the Los Angeles Galaxy are headed to the 2006 MLS All-Star as part of the 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 currently has a strained left hamstring is questionable for the All-Star Game, 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. He 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 an 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.
GALAXY FANTASY CAMP II BEGINS AUGUST 14: The Los Angeles Galaxy's second Fantasy Camp of the year will be held from August 14 - 18 at the Mecca of Soccer in the United States, The Home Depot Center. Applications are now being accepted. This unbelievable experience for children ages 8-14 includes five days of training at the home to the Men's and Women's US National teams. The fantasy soccer camp is geared towards youth soccer that first and foremost want to have FUN and players who want to learn to play their best while learning what it is like to be a Galaxy player. They will put each fantasy camper through a variety of skills and drills in which their speed and agility are tested. Every camper will come away many new ideas, skills and drills and will understand the importance of having fun every time they step on the field. 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 Weekly Training Schedule
Date: Time/Location
Monday, July 31: 10:45 a.m. Galaxy Training at Field #6
Tuesday, Aug 1: 7:30 p.m. - Galaxy vs. Roma FC in U.S. Open Cup
Wednesday, Aug 2: OFF
Thursday, Aug 3: OFF
Friday, Aug 4: OFF
Saturday, Aug 5: OFF
Sunday, Aug 6: 10:45 a.m. Galaxy training
Monday, Aug 7: 10:45 a.m. Galaxy training
NOTE TO MEDIA: All practice times are listed in Pacific Time and are subject to change without notice.
Galaxy Injury/National Team Report (UPDATE)
OUT -Cornell Glen (L knee sprain); Nathan Sturgis (Sports Hernia)
DOUBTFUL - NONE
QUESTIONABLE - Landon Donovan (Left hamstring strain); Tyrone Marshall (Right Hip flexor strain); Ugo Ihemelu (Left knee sprain)
PROBABLE - NONE
STURGIS UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL HERNIA SURGERY IN GERMANY: Galaxy defender Nathan Sturgis underwent successful surgery on Tuesday, July 25 in Munich, Germany to repair a "sports hernia" injury. Dr. Ulrike Muschaweck will perform a Minimal Repair Technique, a procedure developed and performed exclusively by Dr. Muschaweck. He is expected to need 2-3 weeks to recover.
LANDON DONOVAN ACTION FIGURE, COURTESY OF MACY'S, GIVE-WAY ON AUGUST 20: On Sunday, August 20 when the L.A. Galaxy host FC Dallas at 5:00 p.m., presented by Macy's, the first 10,000 Galaxy fans will have the opportunity to receive limited edition Landon Donovan Action Figure's courtesy of Macy's. August 20 is also Yu-Gi-Oh! Family Pack Night, where fans can receive four hot dogs, four sodas, and four great seats, plus two Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelpass Keys for on-line gaming fun starting at just $64 per pack.
GALAXY PLAYER APPEARANCES:
WHAT: La Curacao Reading Program Appearance
WHEN: Thursday, August 3 from 6:15-7:45pm
WHO: Galaxy midfielder Josh Gardner
WHERE: La Curacao; 8618 Garfield Ave., South Gate, CA 90280
GALAXY VIEWING PARTY: Join your fellow L.A. Galaxy fans for the next Away Viewing Party at THE 6740 as the Galaxy take on the Colorado Rapids at 6pm on Saturday, August 12 in Whittier, CA. With the playoff nearing, fans are encouraged to come out and suThere will be drink specials and Galaxy giveaways, including tickets to the Galaxy's next home game on August 20 home match vs. FC Dallas!
WHO: L.A. Galaxy at Colorado Rapids
WHEN: Saturday, August 12; 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: The 6740
COST: FREE
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/.
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:
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 16 - L.A. Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids, presented by Tide at 7:30 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 August 5 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, airs every Wednesday at 6 pm. 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 ... The Galaxy's Herculez Gomez scored the winning goal in the U.S. Open Cup Final against FC Dallas in 2005?
