The LA Galaxy announced their schedule for the 2009 MLS regular season Wednesday. The club will once again play 30 games, 15 at home and 15 on the road, in 2009, starting with their season opener against D.C. United at The Home Depot Center on Sunday, March 22.
Of the Galaxy's 30 games in 2009, 15 will aired by the league's national broadcast partners, ABC/ESPN, Fox Soccer Channel and Telefutura. Kicking off the season, Telefutura will broadcast the Galaxy's first-ever game against Seattle Sounders FC at Qwest Field on Sunday, May 10 (12 p.m.) and the match against defending MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew on Sunday, May 17 (12 p.m.). The Galaxy's annual Fourth of July match against the New England Revolution (8 p.m.) and the club's trip to Giants Stadium to face the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, July 18 (3 p.m.) will be featured on FSC. Additionally, both of the club's games against the Chicago Fire will be aired on ESPN.
For the second straight year, the Galaxy play six matches against their two California rivals, Chivas USA and the San Jose Earthquakes. In 2008, the Galaxy had a combined record of 3-1-2 against these two rivals, and they will be looking to match or better that mark this season. Four of these six matches will be broadcast nationally, with ESPN covering two of the SuperClasico's against Chivas USA and the Galaxy's second and final visit of the season to San Jose on June 20, with that game once again scheduled to be played at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum. Fox Soccer Channel will broadcast the Galaxy's game against Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center on July 11.
The Galaxy opens their 14th season of play on Sunday, March 22 against four-time MLS Cup champion D.C. United at 12 p.m. (PT), live on Telefutura from The Home Depot Center.
The LA Galaxy are now accepting deposits for the 2009 season. A non-refundable deposit of 25% per seat secures your place for each 2009 Galaxy regular season game, plus great benefits including exclusive events with the team, special season seat holder gifts, and much more. Call 1-877-3GALAXY or visit www.lagalaxy.com for more details or to purchase your 2009 Galaxy season seats.
-- AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE LA GALAXY'S 2009 MLS SCHEDULE --
Home Dates by Day of the Week:
Friday - 1
Saturday - 11
Sunday - 3
Road Dates by Day of the Week:
Wednesday - 2
Saturday - 11
Sunday - 2
Home Dates by Month:
March - 1
April - 2
May - 3
June - 2
July - 1
August - 2
September - 2
October - 2
Road Dates by Month:
March - 0
April - 2
May - 3
June - 2
July - 3
August - 3
September - 1
October - 1
Number of Games by Conference:
Vs. Western CONFERENCE (16 games)
At Los Angeles |
At Opponent |
|
|---|---|---|
Chivas USA |
April 11, August 29 |
July 11 |
Colorado Rapids |
April 4 |
April 25 |
FC Dallas |
September 12 |
May 23 |
Houston Dynamo |
June 28 |
October 18 |
Real Salt Lake |
June 13 |
May 6 |
San Jose Earthquakes |
October 24 |
April 18, June 20 |
Seattle Sounders FC |
August 15 |
May 10 |
Vs. Eastern Conference (14 games)
At Los Angeles |
At Opponent |
|
|---|---|---|
Chicago Fire |
October 2 |
August 19 |
Columbus Crew |
May 17 |
September 26 |
D.C. United |
March 22 |
August 22 |
Kansas City Wizards |
May 30 |
July 25 |
New England Revolution |
July 4 |
August 8 |
New York Red Bulls |
May 2 |
July 18 |
Toronto FC |
September 19 |
June 6 |
Longest Homestand: Three Games (Twice): The Galaxy will host D.C. United (3/22), Colorado (4/4) and Chivas USA (4/11) to open the season and then host Chivas USA (8/29), FC Dallas (9/12) and Toronto FC (9/19) in the middle of the year for their longest homestands of the year.
Longest Road Trip: Four Games: The Galaxy will visit Chivas USA (7/11), New York (7/18), Kansas City (7/25) and New England (8/8) for their longest road trip of the season
15 of the Galaxy's 30 regular season games will be available on national TV
• 6 games will air on ESPN or ESPN2
• 5 games on Fox Soccer Channel
• 4 games on Telefutura
• Of the 15 nationally televised games, seven will see the Galaxy as the home side, while eight will feature the Galaxy as the visitors.
