Los Angeles Galaxy to auction off 'Dream Team' spots on eBay for match vs. Real Madrid

CARSON, CA - The Los Angeles Galaxy announced that beginning today the club will be auctioning off an exclusive opportunity to participate in the "Dream Team" for the upcoming Galaxy-Real Madrid match on July 18 at 7:30 pm at The Home Depot Center. Imagine walking out on The Home Depot Center's pitch in front of a sold-out crowd of 27,000 side-by-side with David Beckham, Real Madrid and the L.A. Galaxy during the starting lineups.


"We are extremely pleased to be able to offer this unique opportunity for eighteen lucky kids to walk out onto the stadium field with their favorite stars from Real Madrid and the Galaxy before one of the biggest games in our club's history," said Galaxy President and General Manager Doug Hamilton. "It is a never-to-be-repeated chance to stand next to some of the best players in our sport."


Among the 18 spots that will be auctioned off on E-Bay, fans will have to opportunity to bid specifically on the chance to walk out with three select players during the starting lineups, side-by-side with either David Beckham, Ronaldo or Zinedine Zidane.


This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any boys and girls between the ages of eight (8) and fourteen (14). Check out the auction descriptions and start bidding on these exclusive offerings by going to www.lagalaxy.com. In order to participate in this event, you must have tickets to the Real Madrid-Galaxy game. To purchase tickets go online now or call the Galaxy front office at 1-877-3GALAXY.


Real Madrid, winners of a record 29 Spanish league titles, is widely recognized as the world's most storied and star-studded soccer club. The Spanish giants make their first trip to the United States since August 2002 when they played Italy's AS Roma at Giants Stadium. Led by Brazilian head coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo, Real Madrid features several of the world's soccer superstars popularly known as the "galacticos" : David Beckham (England), Ronaldo (Brazil), Zinedine Zidane (France), Luis Figo (Portugal), Michael Owen (England), Roberto Carlos (Brazil) and captain Raul (Spain). Following the games in the United States, Real Madrid will continue its preseason preparations in the Far East, with matches scheduled against local sides in China and Japan.


The L.A. Galaxy are offering an exclusive pre-sale opportunity for the Galaxy's match vs. Real Madrid. Complete details on pricing for pre-sale tickets are available by calling the Galaxy Ticket Office toll-free at 1-877-3GALAXY or by visiting the club's website at www.lagalaxy.com. Tickets will go on sale through TicketMaster at 10am on Friday, July 8 via phone at 213-480-3232 and 714-740-2000 or by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com. Prices range from $50 to $150.