CARSON, Calif. - The LA Galaxy announced today a presenting sponsorship agreement with San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino for the club's upcoming international friendly against European powerhouse AC Milan on Sunday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at The Home Depot Center. As part of the agreement, San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino will also be providing 25,000 limited edition souvenir hats on a first-come, first-served basis to fans in attendance at the Milan-Galaxy match.
"We are very pleased to announce our partnership with San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino for what is sure to be an exciting match against one of the most storied clubs in Europe", said Tom Payne, LA Galaxy President of Business Operations.
As part of the presenting sponsorship, San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino will receive an impressive package that includes LED Fieldboard signage, scoreboard exposure, in-game promotions and on-site activation opportunities along with hospitality.
"When San Manuel heard of this world class event between LA Galaxy and AC Milan, we knew we wanted to be involved," said Steve Lengel, Executive Director of Operations for the Casino. "This is the type of exciting entertainment and fun most associated with San Manuel."
A 17-time Serie A champion, AC Milan are one of the biggest and most popular clubs in Europe and throughout the world. Boasting a roster that includes former World Cup winners Gennaro Gattuso, Filippo Inzaghi, Andrea Pirlo, Ronaldinho and many more, the club finished the 2008-09 Serie A season in third place behind only Inter Milan and Juventus. The club enters the 2009-10 campaign with hopes of an 18th Serie A title under the direction of Leonardo, who was named the club's head coach in May 2009.
In addition to their success in Italy, Milan have also found success in European competitions as well, winning the European Cup seven times, including last in 2007 when they defeated Liverpool 2-1 in Athens. Known as the Rossoneri, for their famed Red-and-Black uniforms, Milan are the last club to win the European Cup in consecutive years, lifting the trophy in both 1989 and 1990.
About San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino
San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino is Southern California's one-stop destination for entertainment and fun. The casino is just 70 minutes from downtown Los Angeles and a short drive from LA-Ontario International Airport. Guests enjoy 3,000 of the latest slots, live poker and Vegas-style blackjack, high-limit gaming, high-stakes bingo, incredible entertainment, sumptuous dining and generous player's reward program. Owned and operated by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the casino has been providing fun and excitement since 1986. Since that time, players have received over $2 billion in cash, prizes and giveaways, making any visit to San Manuel an exciting and memorable experience. For additional press releases, media kits and photos, please access our online pressroom at
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. For more information on San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino, please visit their Web site at
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or call 800-359-2464.
About LA Galaxy
One of Major League Soccer's (MLS) original clubs, the Los Angeles Galaxy were founded on June 15, 1994 and play all of the club's home games at The Home Depot Center on the campus of California State University - Dominguez Hills in Carson, Calif. The LA Galaxy are one of the premier teams in MLS featuring many top national and international stars and boasting five championships including the MLS Cup (2002, 2005), U.S. Open Cup (2001, 2005) and CONCACAF Champions' Cup (2000). The 15 teams that comprise MLS are: the Chicago Fire, Club Deportivo Chivas USA, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, Kansas City Wizards, Galaxy, New England Revolution, Real Salt Lake, Red Bull New York, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC and Toronto FC. For more information or to order tickets, please call the Galaxy ticket office toll-free at 1-877-3GALAXY or visit the official website at www.lagalaxy.com.
