A quick look at the Los Angeles Galaxy headlines for the week of April 10, 2006 ...
Vote for Albright Goal of the Week
Donovan, Albright to Suit Up For U.S. On Tuesday against Jamaica
L.A. GALAXY SET FOR INSTALLMENT OF THE 2006 HONDA SUPERCLASICO ON SATURDAY, APRIL 15: After sweeping the season series last year in the inaugural Honda SuperClasico against bitter cross-town rival Chivas USA, the Los Angeles Galaxy are set to bring the rivalry into its second year beginning on Saturday, April 15 at 8:00 p.m. at The Home Depot Center. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN 2 in what will be considered a road game for the Galaxy. L.A. defeated Chivas USA five times in 2005 in League and U.S. Open Cup action, the first season for the expansion club. The Galaxy out-scored Chivas USA 13-3 in the five matches, including a 1-0 final game played before 88,816 fans at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
VOTE FOR ALBRIGHT: Galaxy defender Chris Albright scored the club's first goal of 2006 in the 78th minute on April 8, giving the Galaxy a short-lived 1-0 lead. Albright's goal is one of five goals nominated for the Sierra Mist Goal of the Week. Fans can vote now for Albright at lagalaxy.com.
DONOVAN, ALBRIGHT TO SUIT UP FOR U.S. AGAINST JAMAICA: L.A. Galaxy forward Landon Donovan and defender Chris Albright will be with the United States National Team on Tuesday in Cary, NC as the U.S. takes on Jamaica in the final game before head coach Bruce Arena names his 23-man preliminary World Cup roster. Donovan, Albright and the U.S. kick-off against Jamaica at 4 p.m. (PT) live on ESPN2.
GALAXY RESERVES KICK OFF 2006 CAMPAIGN: The L.A. Galaxy reserves kicked off the 2006 reserve league season on Sunday, April 9 at The Home Depot Center on the Campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills. Chicago forward Floyd Franks scored the lone goal of the match in the 65th minute to earn the Fire their first victory of the Reserve Division season and hand the Galaxy reserves their first loss.
BUSY GALAXY MAKING CHANGES: Last week, the Galaxy made several changes to its roster, signing Brazilian forward Thiago Da Souza on Thursday, April 6. The 21-year-old Da Souza, who was most recently with the German Bundesliga's BV Borussia Dortmund, will join the club as a youth international, pending visa approval as soon as possible. The following day, the Galaxy added speedy Trinidad & Tobago national team forward Cornell Glen in a trade with the Colorado Rapids. L.A. exchanged a conditional third round 2007 draft pick for Glen, who wasted no time in making his Galaxy debut, entering in the 76th minute as a substitute on April 8 against the Fire. Glen is a 24-year-old who has scored 10 goals in 42 MLS games. To make room on the roster, the Galaxy waived forward Naldo da Conceicao.
DUNIVANT RETURNS TO LINEUP: Galaxy defender Todd Dunivant made his 2006 debut on Saturday, April 8 against the Fire. Dunivant played every minute of every MLS game for L.A. in 2005, but missed the 2006 season opener with a strained left calf injury. Against the Fire, Dunivant started and played 90 minutes at his customary left back position.
ANOTHER FIRST FOR GARDNER: Galaxy midfielder Josh Gardner earned the first point of his MLS career on April 8 against Chicago, swinging in a perfect corner kick in the 78th minute that Chris Albright was able to head past Chicago goalkeeper Zach Thornton. It was Gardner's first assist in just his second MLS start.
2006 L.A. GALAXY TOURNAMENTS AND EVENTS: The L.A. Galaxy are pleased to announce that the Galaxy Clasico II adult soccer tournament and Copa LA V youth soccer tournament will both be returning to the San Bernardino Soccer Complex in 2006.
The second annual Galaxy Clasico II will take place on May 20th and 21st, and will see competitive teams in the Men's and Women's Open Divisions, as well as friendly competition in the Men's Over 30, Over 40, and Over 50 divisions, plus the Women's Over 30 division. The Men's Open Division will play for a cash prize and the chance to be seen Galaxy scouts will be in attendance.
The fifth anniversary of the Copa L.A. V tournament will again take place over Memorial Day weekend from May 27th - 29th in San Bernardino. Besides playing in a first class tournament at a great facility, participants will also have fun enjoying the sponsor booths and gifts, appearances by Galaxy players, and many other elements sure to create the memory of a lifetime for all those in attendance. More than 100 teams are expected, so sign up early to reserve your spot.
For more information or to register for Galaxy Tournaments or events, visit www.lagalaxy.com and click on "Galaxy events" or call 1-877-3Galaxy.
GALAXY KICK OFF 2006 GALAXY STARS PROGRAM: The Los Angeles Galaxy are proud to once again announce the Galaxy Stars program, supporters club specifically for fans ages 16 and under. Galaxy Stars members receive gifts for attending specified Galaxy games, invitations to events with Galaxy players, exclusive access to the Galaxy Stars webpage and much more. Fans interested can visit www.lagalaxy.com for more information.
MAKE SURE YOU CATCH MAS GALAXY THIS WEDNESDAY ON 830AM: Más Galaxy, the club's Spanish-Language radio talk show, will be on the air this week at a new time, 6 pm, in preparation for the 2006 Honda Super Clasico against Chivas USA on Saturday, April 15. The program, hosted by John Laguna, the Spanish-language voice 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.
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 this Saturday, April 15 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.
APRIL 22 - FIRST FAMILY PACK SPECIAL OF 2006: The Los Angeles Galaxy are pleased to announce that the match against the Columbus Crew on Saturday, April 22 will be the first chance this season for fans to purchase a Galaxy Family Pack. For as a little as $64, a family of four gets four match tickets, four hot dogs, and four sodas. To take advantage of this offer and to be a part of this fantastic evening of soccer, please call the Galaxy ticket office at 1-877-3GALAXY. Galaxy Family Packs are subject to availability and must be purchased in advance.
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.
Galaxy Weekly Training Schedule
Date: Time/Location
Tues. April 11: OFF
Wed. April 12: 10 am - Field # 6
Thurs. April 13: 10 am - Field # 6
Fri. April 14: 10 am - Field # 6
Sat. Apr. 15: 8 pm - L.A. Galaxy at CD Chivas USA on ESPN2, CASH 1700 AM (English) and KMXE 830 AM (Spanish)
Sun. Apr. 16: TBD
Mon. Apr. 17: TBD
NOTE TO MEDIA: All practice times are listed in Pacific Time and are subject to change without notice.
Galaxy Injury Report
OUT - Alan Gordon (sports hernia)
DOUBTFUL - None
QUESTIONABLE - Ben Benditson (strained groin)
PROBABLE - Joseph Ngwenya (strained groin), Quavas Kirk (fractured right foot)
Did you know ... Galaxy forward Landon Donovan scored three goals against L.A. rival CD Chivas USA in 2005, in the four-game season series in the first year of the Honda SuperClasico.
