Los Angeles Galaxy

Year founded	1995
League	Major League Soccer
Full name	Los Angeles Galaxy
Nickname	LA Galaxy
Stadium	The Home Depot Center (HDC) Carson, CA
Coach	Ruud Gullit
Owner	Philip Anschutz (AEG)
Los Angeles Galaxy Current Uniforms
First Game Los Angeles Galaxy 2–1 MetroStars (Rose Bowl; April 13, 1996)
Largest Win Dallas Burn 1–8 Los Angeles Galaxy (Cotton Bowl; June 4, 1998)
Worst Defeat MetroStars 5–0 Los Angeles Galaxy (Giants Stadium; June 15, 2002)
All-time Top Scorer Cobi Jones (70)
Supporter Groups L.A. Riot Squad [1], Angel City Brigade [2], Galaxians
MLS Cup
2002, 2005
US Open Cup
2001, 2005
Supporters' Shield
1998, 2002

Los Angeles Galaxy (or L.A. Galaxy) is a professional soccer club based in Los Angeles, California that is a member of the American first division, Major League Soccer (MLS). In 1995 the club became one of the original ten founding franchises of MLS. The name "Galaxy" refers to L.A. being the home of Hollywood "movie stars".^[1] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a North America professional soccer league. ... Football club names are a part of the sports culture, reflecting century-old traditions. ... The Home Depot Center is a multiple-use sports complex located on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. ... Location of Carson in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1968-02-20 [2] Government  - Mayor Jim Dear [1] Area  - City  18. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ...   (born September 1, 1962 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch football coach and former player, who played professionally in the 1980s and 1990s. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Philip Frederick Anschutz (born 28 December 1939 in Russell, Kansas) is an American businessman and supporter of Christian causes. ... The Anschutz Entertainment Group is a sporting and music entertainment presenter and a subsidiary of The Anschutz Corporation. ... MetroStars logo 2002-2005 The MetroStars was the name of a soccer club based in New Jersey that participated in Major League Soccer between 1996 and 2005. ... The Rose Bowl is an outdoor football stadium in Pasadena, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. ... is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Year founded 1996 as Dallas Burn League Major League Soccer Nickname FCD, Hoops, Toros, Red Stripes Stadium Pizza Hut Park Frisco, TX Coach Steve Morrow Owner Clark Hunt First Game Dallas Burn 0–0 San Jose Clash (Cotton Bowl; April 14, 1996) Largest Win Dallas Burn 5–0 Kansas City... For the Cotton Bowl game, see Cotton Bowl (game). ... is the 155th day of the year (156th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... MetroStars logo 2002-2005 The MetroStars was the name of a soccer club based in New Jersey that participated in Major League Soccer between 1996 and 2005. ... Giants Stadium, frequently referred to as The Meadowlands, is the home stadium for the New York Giants and New York Jets football teams of the NFL, and the Red Bull New York soccer team of MLS. It is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey in the Meadowlands Sports Complex, which... is the 166th day of the year (167th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Cobi Jones (born June 16, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan) is one of the most recognizable and successful American soccer players of all time. ... The Alan I. Rothenberg Trophy The MLS Cup is the final game of the Major League Soccer postseason, officially recognized as the championship of the league. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is an American soccer competition open to all United States Soccer Federation(USSF) affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams all the way up to the top professional clubs of Major League Soccer. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The MLS Supporters Shield The Major League Soccer Supporters Shield is an annual award given to the Major League Soccer team with the best regular season record, as determined by the MLS points system - much like the Presidents Trophy in the NHL. While MLS is similar to other North American... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... “Soccer” redirects here. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a North America professional soccer league. ... ... A movie star is a celebrity who is well known for his or her starring, or leading, roles in motion pictures. ...

The club has won the MLS Cup twice (2002, 2005), and the U.S. Open Cup twice (2001, 2005). L.A. plays their home matches at The Home Depot Center in suburban Carson, California, along with arch-rival, Chivas USA. The Alan I. Rothenberg Trophy The MLS Cup is the final game of the Major League Soccer postseason, officially recognized as the championship of the league. ... The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is an American soccer competition open to all United States Soccer Federation(USSF) affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams all the way up to the top professional clubs of Major League Soccer. ... The Home Depot Center is a multiple-use sports complex located on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. ... Illustration of the backyards of a surburban neighbourhood Suburbs are inhabited districts located either on the outer rim of a city or outside the official limits of a city (the term varies from country to country), or the outer elements of a conurbation. ... Location of Carson in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1968-02-20 [2] Government  - Mayor Jim Dear [1] Area  - City  18. ... Year founded 2004 League Major League Soccer Nickname Chivas, Chivas USA, Goats, Goats USA, The Red-And-White Stadium The Home Depot Center Carson, CA Coach Preki Owner Jorge Vergara Madrigal Antonio Cué Shawn Hunter First Game Chivas USA 0–2 D.C. United (The Home Depot Center; April 2...

In 2007, the Galaxy became the most famous MLS club in the world by signing English superstar, David Beckham, to a contract potentially worth $250 million over five years. In doing so, L.A. became the first MLS team to take advantage of the Designated Player Rule, also known as the "Beckham Rule." David Beckham David Robert Joseph Beckham OBE (born May 2, 1975) is an English footballer born in Leytonstone, London. ... The Designated Player Rule, also known as the Beckham rule, is the name used for a rule change in the Major League Soccers salary cap regulations, implemented for the 2007 season. ...

History

Further information: Los Angeles Soccer History

The first professional soccer team was formed in the Los Angeles area when the owner of the Fall River Marksmen, Sam Mark, moved the West Coast in 1955. ...

1996-2005: Decade of Success

The Los Angeles Galaxy were an inaugural team of the MLS. They appeared in the first MLS Cup in 1996 losing to D.C. United. They appeared in it 2 more times in 1999 and 2001 before finally winning it in 2002. They were regular season champions of the Western Conference in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2002, winning the league's Supporters' Shield for best record in 1998 and 2002. They won the U.S. Open Cup in 2001 and 2005 and won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 2000. After losing to Landon Donovan and the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2001 and 2003 MLS Cup playoffs, AEG orchestrated the transfer of Donovan to the Galaxy in 2005, and the Galaxy won the MLS Cup a second time in 2005 to cap off their first decade. The Galaxy hold the singular distinction of having made the MLS playoffs in each of the club's first ten seasons. Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Full name D.C. United Nickname United, Black-and-Red Stadium RFK Stadium Washington, D.C. Coach Tom Soehn, 2006— Owner D.C. United Holdings First Game San Jose Clash 1–0 D.C. United (Spartan Stadium; April 6, 1996) Largest Win D... This article is about the MLS franchise. ...

2006-Present

2006: First Taste of Failure

The 2006 season began tragically on March 16 with the sudden death of Doug Hamilton, the team's 43-year-old general manager, who suffered a heart attack on board a plane carrying the team back from Costa Rica after where they were playing Saprissa in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. The season is considered the worst in the Galaxy's history, as the team finished fifth in the Western Conference, eliminating them from playoff contention for the first time since the league's inception. Midway through the season, Steve Sampson was sacked as head coach, replaced by Frank Yallop. The team managed to make a run to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup final, but lost 3-1 against the Chicago Fire. is the 75th day of the year (76th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Doug Hamilton (March 6, 1963 - March 9, 2006) was president and general manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team. ... Heart attack redirects here. ... Deportivo Saprissa is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División. ... CONCACAF Champions cup logo The CONCACAF Champions Cup is the annual international football competition held in the CONCACAF region (North America and the Caribbean). ... Steve Sampson (born January 19, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is a soccer coach, the former head coach of the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer. ... Frank Walter Yallop (born April 4, 1964 in Watford, England) is a former English-Canadian footballer, and the current manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy. ... Year founded 1997 League Major League Soccer Nickname La Maquina Roja, Men in Red, CF97 Stadium Toyota Park Bridgeview, IL Coach Juan Carlos Osorio[1] Owner Andell Holdings First Game Miami Fusion 0–2 Chicago Fire (Lockhart Stadium; March 21, 1998) Largest Win Kansas City Wizards 0–7 Chicago Fire...

2007: Arrival of Beckham and More Struggles

On 11 January 2007, Reuters reported that former England captain David Beckham would leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and enter into a five-year deal with the Galaxy. is the 11th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... David Beckham David Robert Joseph Beckham OBE (born May 2, 1975) is an English footballer born in Leytonstone, London. ... Real Madrid redirects here. ...

In March 2007 it was announced that Herbalife would be the primary shirt sponsor of the Galaxy in a five-year deal worth between $4-5 million a year until 2011.^[2] March 2007 is the third month of the year. ... Founded in 1980, Herbalife International (NYSE: HLF) is a company that sells weight-loss, nutrition and skin-care products by multi-level marketing, also known as network marketing. ...

On 21 July, David Beckham made his long-awaited debut before a record crowd of nearly 30,000 at the Home Depot Center, coming on in the 78th minute in a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in a match during the World Series of Football tournament. The match brought unprecedented TV coverage from ESPN, who used 19 cameras to cover it, including one trained only on Beckham, even when he was on the bench. The match set an all-time record high for TV ratings for MLS on ESPN. is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... David Beckham David Robert Joseph Beckham OBE (born May 2, 1975) is an English footballer born in Leytonstone, London. ... The Home Depot Center is a multiple-use sports complex located on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. ... Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are an English professional football club based in west London. ... The World Series of Football is the name given to a friendly tournament held during the summer in the United States. ... ESPN, formerly an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American cable television network dedicated to broadcasting and producing sports-related programming 24 hours a day. ...

Beckham (centre) scores his first goal for LA Galaxy

The Galaxy played to good results in the Superliga competition, which featured four MLS teams and four Mexican league teams. The Galaxy advanced to the Superliga finals, facing Pachuca, which the Galaxy had defeated in the first round. The Galaxy lost after extra-time on penalty kicks. Image File history File linksMetadata Beckham. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Beckham. ...

In the SuperLiga match versus F.C. Dallas on 31 July, a total of 11 goals were scored, with the final 6-5 in favor of Galaxy. This match tied the all-time record for number of goals scored in a match between two MLS sides, and the win guaranteed the Galaxy a spot in the tournament's semifinals.^[3] Liga Betandwin. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Pizza Hut Park Coach Colin Clarke, 2003- First Game Dallas Burn 0 - 0 San Jose Clash (Cotton Bowl; April 14, 1996) Largest Win Dallas Burn 5 - 0 Kansas City Wizards (Cotton Bowl; July 10, 1999) Worst Defeat Dallas Burn 1 - 8 Los... is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

In August, following five successive league defeats, pressure mounted on the club, especially head coach, Frank Yallop, and there were widespread rumors that he would be sacked. However, their fortunes turned around and after five straight league victories, the Galaxy's post-season hopes were surprisingly still alive toward the end of the season. Sacked is an Australian slang term for being fired from an occupation. ...

The Galaxy were officially eliminated from the playoffs on October 21, in a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Fire. With a final season record of 9-14-7, both unpopular general manager Alexi Lalas and head coach Frank Yallop were rumored to be in danger of being sacked by owner Philip Anschutz, after a second consecutive season in which the club failed to reach the post-season. Year founded 1997 League Major League Soccer Nickname La Maquina Roja, Men in Red, CF97 Stadium Toyota Park Bridgeview, IL Coach Juan Carlos Osorio[1] Owner Andell Holdings First Game Miami Fusion 0–2 Chicago Fire (Lockhart Stadium; March 21, 1998) Largest Win Kansas City Wizards 0–7 Chicago Fire... Panayotis Alexander (Alexi) Lalas (b. ...

Offseason: Departures and Arrivals

After the 2007 season Cobi Jones retired. In addition, several players were expected to leave the club in the offseason. Former Germany manager and Orange County, California resident, Jürgen Klinsmann, was rumored to be the favorite to replace Yallop as head coach.^[4] In sports, the offseason is that time of year when there is no official competition. ... First international Switzerland 5 - 3 Germany (Basel, Switzerland; 5 April 1908) Biggest win Germany 16 - 0 Russia (Solna, Sweden; July 1, 1912) Biggest defeat England amateur 9 - 0 Germany (Oxford, England; 16 March 1909) World Cup Appearances 16 (First in 1934) Best result - Winners, 1954, 1974, 1990 European Championship Appearances... Cities in Orange County Orange County is a county in Southern California, United States. ... Jürgen Klinsmann (born July 30, 1964 in Göppingen) is a German football manager and former football player, who played for several prominent clubs in Europe and was part of the German team that won the 1990 FIFA World Cup. ...

Amidst rumors that he was going to be sacked, Yallop resigned as head coach on November 4, 2007, following a friendly postseason match at the HDC. MLS expansion club, the San Jose Earthquakes, bought out his contract and offered a 3rd round draft pick to the Galaxy to make Yallop their new head coach.^[5] is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... This article is about the MLS franchise. ...

On November 7, rumors spread that former Chelsea F.C. and Newcastle United F.C. manager, Ruud Gullit, had accepted an offer to be the Galaxy's new head coach. ^[6] On November 9, Gullit was officially unveiled as the Galaxy's head coach, signing a three-year contract with the club which made him the highest paid coach in MLS history.^[7] Newly-retired Galaxy and international star Cobi Jones was brought on as assistant coach. is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are an English professional football club based in west London. ... Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English professional football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, who currently play in the Premier League. ...   (born September 1, 1962 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch football coach and former player, who played professionally in the 1980s and 1990s. ... is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Cobi Jones (born June 16, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan) is one of the most recognizable and successful American soccer players of all time. ...

On November 19, 2007, the Galaxy acquired U.S. international Clint Mathis from New York for a third round pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft.^[8] He made his debut for the Galaxy in a friendly at Telstra Stadium against Sydney F.C. and scored the first goal in the Galaxy's match versus Wellington Phoenix. In a strange move which led to more criticism of under-fire club G.M. Alexi Lalas, less than two months after acquiring Mathis, he was sold to Greek club Ergotelis F.C.. It is believed that coach Ruud Gullit did not want Mathis on his squad. On November 21, in the 2007 MLS Expansion Draft, the Galaxy lost forward Gavin Glinton with the ninth pick to stock expansion club, the San Jose Earthquakes. is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Clint Mathis (born November 25, 1976 in Conyers, Georgia) is a soccer forward/midfielder who currently plays for the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer after making his name with the MetroStars. ... This page is for Telstra Stadium, Sydney. ... The Sydney Football Club, founded in 2004, is Sydneys entry in the revamped Australian national football (soccer) competition, the A-League. ... Wellington Phoenix are a football team based in Wellington, New Zealand and are the only fully professional side from New Zealand. ... The 2007 MLS Expansion Draft was held on November 21, 2007, and is a special draft for the MLS expansion team San Jose Earthquakes. ... Gavin Glinton (born March 1, 1979 in Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands) is a Turks & Caicos Islands soccer striker who currently plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer. ... This article is about the MLS franchise. ...

The Galaxy went on a promotional tour (primarily because of Beckham) of Australia and New Zealand and played two friendlies with teams of the new Australian A-League. In a match against Sydney F.C. on November 27, captain David Beckham scored via a trademark free kick, but the Galaxy lost, 5-3. The Galaxy recorded a 4-1 win over Wellington Phoenix on December 1. Beckham again scored, this time from the penalty spot, during the second half. The attendance of 31,853 was a record for a football match in New Zealand. L.A. plans a friendly against FC Barcelona for late June. Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The Sydney Football Club, founded in 2004, is Sydneys entry in the revamped Australian national football (soccer) competition, the A-League. ... is the 331st day of the year (332nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Wellington Phoenix are a football team based in Wellington, New Zealand and are the only fully professional side from New Zealand. ... is the 335th day of the year (336th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Fútbol Club Barcelona, known familiarly as Barça (pronounced ), is a Spanish sports club based in Barcelona. ...

On January 10, 2008, goalkeeper Joe Cannon was sold to the San Jose Earthquakes, where he will be reunited with Frank Yallop, for an undisclosed allocation fee (and possibly San Jose's designated player slot). While Cannon was very popular with Galaxy supporters and his performances were one of the few positives last season, salary cap space was required for new striker Carlos Ruiz. Steve Cronin, who recently signed a multi-year contract extension with L.A., is expected to be the starting goalkeeper for the club next season.^[9] The team also signed the 2007 USL1 Goalkeeper of the Year, Josh Wicks, as Cronin's backup. is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... Joe Cannon may refer to: Joe Cannon (soccer), American goalkeeper Joseph Gurney Cannon (1836–1926), U.S. Representative from Illinois and Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives; nicknamed Uncle Joe Joe B. Cannon, Texas state representative, 1959–1965 Joe F. Cannon, recently deceased Texas criminal defense attorney, famous... Steve Cronin (born May 28, 1983 in Sacramento, California) is an American soccer goalkeeper, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer. ... Josh Wicks (born November 1, 1983 in Landstuhl, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany) is an football goalkeeper, from San Bernardino in California playing for the Vancouver Whitecaps. ...

On January 15, 2008, the Galaxy reacquired 28-year-old striker Carlos Ruiz from F.C. Dallas to replace the ineffective Carlos Pavon, who had been recently released by the club, for a second-round draft pick in 2009 and an undisclosed amount of allocation money. This is Ruiz' second stint with the Galaxy, where from 2002-04, he was the club's leading scorer in each season, garnering MLS MVP honors and scoring a league-best 24 goals enroute to leading the club to its first MLS Cup championship in 2002. In 2005, he was dealt to F.C. Dallas to make way for Landon Donovan. Ruiz is the leading scorer in MLS postseason history and is the 8th leading scorer in league history. In Ruiz, L.A. has secured a proven goal-scorer, something they seriously lacked last season, and supporters will eagerly await how he partners with captain David Beckham and strike partner, Landon Donovan.^[10] is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, and formerly inside forwards, are the players on a team in football in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... Carlos Ruiz (born September 15, 1979 in Guatemala City, Guatemala) is a football player in both Major League Soccer and the Guatemala national team. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Pizza Hut Park Coach Colin Clarke, 2003- First Game Dallas Burn 0 - 0 San Jose Clash (Cotton Bowl; April 14, 1996) Largest Win Dallas Burn 5 - 0 Kansas City Wizards (Cotton Bowl; July 10, 1999) Worst Defeat Dallas Burn 1 - 8 Los...

In January, rumors began to circulate that the Galaxy was interested in acquiring Inter Milan midfielder Luis Figo and that a deal may have already been signed. The purchase of Carlos Ruiz rather than an established striker from Europe (such as Andrey Shevchenko), who would take up the club's second designated player slot (which the Galaxy would need to acquire from another club), increased the speculation that Figo would be reunited with former Real Madrid teammate, David Beckham, in L.A.^[11] On January 18, 2008, the speculation intensified when the Galaxy sold defender Chris Albright to the New England Revolution for an undisclosed allocation fee. Rumor sites had been claiming for weeks that if Albright was sold to clear up salary space, Figo would be on his way to L.A. after his contract expires with Inter Milan in June.^[12] Football Club Internazionale Milano (commonly, but incorrectly, known as Inter Milan) is an Italian football club, playing in the Serie A (first division). ... Luís Filipe Madeira Caeiro Figo (pron. ... Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ... is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... Christopher John Chris Albright (born January 14, 1979 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American soccer defender for the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer. ... Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Nickname Revolution, Revs Stadium Gillette Stadium Foxborough, MA Coach Steve Nicol, 2002— Owner Robert Kraft First Game Tampa Bay Mutiny 3–2 New England Revolution (Tampa Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win New England Revolution 6–1 Colorado Rapids (Gillette Stadium; September 18...

On January 21, 2008, The Times reported that 29-year-old former Chelsea and Newcastle United defender, Celestine Babayaro, had signed a 3-year-deal with the Galaxy after being released by Newcastle. Babayaro was expected to partner fellow former Premier League defender Abel Xavier in the heart of the L.A. defense next season and also be reunited with his former manager at Chelsea, Ruud Gullit.^[13] However, on March 3rd, Babayaro was released by the club after playing only 45 minutes for L.A. Speculation ensued that he was released because he either demanded too much money or was deemed not good enough by Ruud Gullit.^[14] is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... The Times is a national newspaper published daily in the United Kingdom (and the Kingdom of Great Britain before the United Kingdom existed) since 1788 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. ... Celestine Babayaro (born August 29, 1978 in Kaduna, Nigeria) is a footballer who plays left-back and is currently contracted to Newcastle United of the English Premiership. ... For other sports leagues which may be referred to by this name, see List of professional sports leagues. ...

On February 15, the Galaxy acquired 33-year-old defender Greg Vanney from D.C. United in exchange for midfielder Quavas Kirk, as a replacement for Ty Hardin, who strangely retired after only one season with the club. Vanney, who began his MLS career with the Galaxy in 1996, returns to Los Angeles after previous stops at FC Dallas, Colorado and D.C. United, as well as a three year stint with Bastia in France's Ligue 1.^[15] is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Greg Vanney (born June 11, 1974 in Chandler, Arizona) is an American soccer player, who currently plays left fullback for SC Bastia and the United States national team. ... Ligue 1 (Première division or Division 1 until 2003, now called Ligue 1 Orange) is the top division of French and Monegasque football, one of two divisions making up the LFP, the other being Ligue 2. ...

On February 21, the Galaxy fell 1-0 to Japanese club Gamba Osaka in the semi-finals of the inaugural Pan-Pacific Championship in Honolulu, Hawaii.^[16] However, on February 23, LA defeated Sydney FC 2-1 in the tournament third-place match. David Beckham assisted on both goals, scored by rookie Ely Allen and Josh Tudela.^[17] is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Gamba Osaka ) is a Japanese professional soccer (football) club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. ... Inauguration Day is the day on which the President of the United States is sworn in and takes office. ... The Pan-Pacific Championship is a soccer tournament between teams from Japans J. League, United States and Canadas Major League Soccer(MLS) and Australias and New Zealands A League. ... For the city and county of Honolulu, see City & County of Honolulu. ... is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Sydney FC, founded in 2004, is an Australian football (soccer) club based in Sydney and competes in Australias premier competition, the A-League. ... Josh Tudela (born March 13, 1984, Evansville, Indiana) is an American footballer who is a backup midfielder for the Los Angeles Galaxy. ...

In the opening match of the club's pre-season tour of Asia, the Galaxy fell 2-1 in penalties to FC Seoul after drawing 1-1 in regulation. In the 22nd minute, captain David Beckham assisted Alan Gordon off a free kick to take the lead. However, ten minutes later, Celestine Babayaro, in his debut (and only appearance for the club), was called for a penalty, from which FC Seoul eqaulized. Babayaro was surprisingly released by the club following the match. Following a dull, scoreless second half, the match went to penalties to decide the Motorola Cup champion. After Beckham made L.A.'s first penalty, Carlos Ruiz, Peter Vagenas, Chris Klein and Greg Vanney all missed, handing victory to the Koreans.^[18] For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

The second leg of the Asian tour took place March 5 versus Shanghai-Hong Kong United (All-Star team). The Galaxy won 3-0 with a hat trick from Carlos Ruiz. The first was assisted by Beckham just before the half with the latter 2 provided by rookies Sean Franklin and Ely Allen.^[19] For other uses, see Hat Trick (disambiguation). ... Carlos Ruiz (born September 15, 1979 in Guatemala City, Guatemala) is a football player in both Major League Soccer and the Guatemala national team. ...

In the final pre-season match of the Asian Tour, the Galaxy fell 5-4 in penalties to Hong Kong Union (All-Star team) after drawing 2-2 in regulation. The regulation goals came from Alan Gordon and a penalty kick by Beckham. The lone miss in the penalty shootout came from Greg Vanney. Alan Gordon (born October 16, 1981 in Gilbert, Arizona) is an American soccer player who currently plays striker for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer. ... Bonaventure Kalou of the Ivory Coast takes a penalty against Dragoslav Jevrić of S&M during the 2006 World Cup. ... Penalty shootouts, officially named kicks from the penalty mark, are a method sometimes used to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament (or wins the tournament) following a draw in a game of football. ... Greg Vanney (born June 11, 1974 in Chandler, Arizona) is an American soccer player, who currently plays left fullback for SC Bastia and the United States national team. ...

In the final friendly match of the pre-season, the Galaxy played in a scoreless draw versus FC Dallas in the FC Dallas Foundation Charity Game in Frisco, Texas.^[20] Year founded 1996 as Dallas Burn League Major League Soccer Nickname FCD, Hoops, Toros, Red Stripes Stadium Pizza Hut Park Frisco, TX Coach Steve Morrow Owner Clark Hunt First Game Dallas Burn 0–0 San Jose Clash (Cotton Bowl; April 14, 1996) Largest Win Dallas Burn 5–0 Kansas City... Location within the state of Texas County Collin County  - Mayor Mike Simpson Area    - City 181. ...

In the weeks prior to the start of the new season, rumors began circulating that the relationship between club G.M. Alexi Lalas and new head coach Ruud Gullit and AEG executives, were strained. The under-pressure Lalas was accused of "interfering" with Gullit's team selection and is believed to be on the verge of being sacked. How the club begins the 2008 season is expected to determine his future with the club.^[21]

2008: Great Expectations

Amid high expectations, on March 29, 2008, Los Angeles kicked off the 2008 season against the Colorado Rapids in Denver. However, despite the team being at full-strength, including a fully-fit and healthy David Beckham, the match proved to be a disaster as L.A. limped to a 4-0 defeat. Despite an impressive display by Galaxy captain Beckham, who was integral by putting his teammates in position to tie the game three times, Carlos Ruiz and Landon Donovan failed to find the net. Especially disappointing was 35-year-old center back Abel Xavier, who was repeatedly beaten in a nightmare performance. In the 10th minute, he conceded the free kick from which the Rapids scored their first goal, along with committing a penalty from which Colorado scored their second goal in the 60th minute. To complete his miserable night, Xavier was sent off in the 89th minute for bumping the referee while protesting a decision. To make things worse, Ruiz sprained his MCL in his right knee and required surgery. He was ruled out 4-6 weeks.^[22] is the 88th day of the year (89th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Nickname Rapids, Pids Stadium Dicks Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, CO Coach Fernando Clavijo, 2005— Owner Stan Kroenke First Game Kansas City Wiz 3–0 Colorado Rapids (Arrowhead Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Colorado Rapids 4–0 Kansas City Wiz (Mile... This article refers to the state capital of Colorado. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

On April 3, L.A. took on expansion club, the San Jose Earthquakes (and former coach Frank Yallop and goalkeeper Joe Cannon) in a match broadcast nationally on ESPN's MLS Primetime Thursday. Beckham and Donovan played well in the Galaxy's home opener and assisted each other on their respective goals, in a dominant 2-0 win. The strike was Beckham's first goal in MLS league play.^[23] is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the MLS franchise. ... ESPN, formerly an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American cable television network dedicated to broadcasting and producing sports-related programming 24 hours a day. ...

Logo

The original Galaxy logo reflected a gold galaxy and the words "GALAXY" written horizontally. After rebranding themselves in 2007, the logo changed to a crest with a star and the words "LA GALAXY". Additionally, after each MLS Cup the club added a star for each championship. The Alan I. Rothenberg Trophy The MLS Cup is the final game of the Major League Soccer postseason, officially recognized as the championship of the league. ...

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LA Galaxy Logo (April 2006-July 2007) Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

Current LA Galaxy Logo (July 2007-Present) Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

Rivalries

The Galaxy's traditional rival was the San Jose Earthquakes, with whom they battled in the California Clasico (also known as the Interstate 5 Rivalry) until the Earthquakes players and head coach Dominic Kinnear were relocated to Houston, Texas following the 2005 season, becoming the Houston Dynamo. The Galaxy, the Earthquakes and the Dynamo combined to win six of the last seven MLS Cup titles (2001-2007), although just two of those titles were won by the Galaxy. San Jose's victory over the Galaxy for the title in 2001 was carried out under the leadership of Frank Yallop, with Joe Cannon in goal and Landon Donovan scoring for the Quakes in a 2-1 victory. The two clubs also had epic playoff battles in 2003 and 2005. Following the former Earthquakes players' and head coach's departure to Houston, the Galaxy failed to make the playoffs for the first time in club history in 2006 and repeated the feat in 2007. Fortunately, the San Jose Earthquakes has been revived under new ownership as an MLS team for the 2008 season. The revived Earthquakes will return to the Galaxy's list of closest rivals, resuming the California Clasico.^[24] This article is about the MLS franchise. ... The California Clasico,[1][2][3] also known as the Interstate 5 Rivalry,[4] is a soccer rivalry between two Major League Soccer teams, the Los Angeles Galaxy and the San Jose Earthquakes, which existed from 1996 to 2005 and resumed from 2008 onwards. ... Houston redirects here. ... Year founded 2005 League Major League Soccer Nickname Dynamo, Orange Crush, La Naranja, The Men in Orange, The Orange Stadium Robertson Stadium Houston, TX Coach Dominic Kinnear, 2006— Owner Anschutz Entertainment Group First Game Houston Dynamo 5–2 Colorado Rapids (Robertson Stadium; April 2, 2006) Largest Win 4-0, three...

The Galaxy's biggest rival in the 1990s was D.C. United, when the two squads met in MLS Cup 1996 and MLS Cup 1999. The Galaxy lost 3-2, in overtime, and 2-0, respectively. This rivalry remains strong, as the two clubs are the two most successful clubs in MLS history, along with having the two largest fan bases in the league. Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Full name D.C. United Nickname United, Black-and-Red Stadium RFK Stadium Washington, D.C. Coach Tom Soehn, 2006— Owner D.C. United Holdings First Game San Jose Clash 1–0 D.C. United (Spartan Stadium; April 6, 1996) Largest Win D... Date October 20, 1996 Stadium Foxboro Stadium City Foxborough, Massachusetts MVP Marco Etcheverry Attendance 34,643 The 1996 Major League Soccer Cup was the first MLS Cup to be played. ... Date November 21, 1999 Stadium Foxboro Stadium City Foxborough, Massachusetts MVP Ben Olsen Attendance 44,910 The 1999 Major League Soccer Cup was the 4th MLS Cup. ...

The Galaxy's chief rival for the past few years has been Chivas USA, with whom they share a home stadium. The Galaxy–Chivas USA game is the league's first and (thus far) only derby, known as the Honda SuperClasico. Although the Galaxy won all four games the first year of the rivalry, in 2006 a more competitive Chivas side increased the popularity of the SuperClassico, which features sell-out crowds and great atmosphere. The Galaxy won 3 of 4 Classico games in 2006. In the 2007 inaugural tournament Superliga, a new much-anticipated rivalry was formed. The Galaxy took on Chivas USA's parent team Club Deportivo Guadalajara at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and lost 2-1, however they still advanced to the next round leaving their rivals behind. Year founded 2004 League Major League Soccer Nickname Chivas, Chivas USA, Goats, Goats USA, The Red-And-White Stadium The Home Depot Center Carson, CA Coach Preki Owner Jorge Vergara Madrigal Antonio Cué Shawn Hunter First Game Chivas USA 0–2 D.C. United (The Home Depot Center; April 2... In many countries the term local derby, or simply just derby (pronounced der-bee in American English and dar-bee in British English after the English city) means a sporting fixture between two (generally local) rivals, particularly in Association Football. ... The Honda SuperClasico is a football derby between Major League Soccer teams Los Angeles Galaxy and C.D. Chivas USA and is considered as the only true local derby in the MLS, both being based in the city of Los Angeles, California. ... Liga Betandwin. ... Year founded 2004 League Major League Soccer Nickname Chivas, Chivas USA, Goats, Goats USA, The Red-And-White Stadium The Home Depot Center Carson, CA Coach Preki Owner Jorge Vergara Madrigal Antonio Cué Shawn Hunter First Game Chivas USA 0–2 D.C. United (The Home Depot Center; April 2... Club Deportivo Guadalajara, also known as Guadalajara, usually referred to by its nickname Chivas (Goats), is a Mexican association football team. ... For board track racing circuit, see Los Angeles Coliseum Motordome. ...

The rivalry between the Galaxy and Chivas USA heated up during a match on August 23, 2007 when Chivas USA player Jesse Marsch applied a high kick from behind to Galaxy captain David Beckham's upper right hip (some believe he was attempting to kick Beckham in the groin), at the end of the first half. This led to a tense confrontation between Beckham and Marsch, during which Beckham was restrained by teammate Edson Buddle. A shoving match occurred, and Galaxy's midfielder Kevin Harmse threw a punch towards Chivas USA player Alex Zotinca who retaliated by headbutting Harmse. Both players received red cards, and Chivas USA went on to win the match 3-0. However, Marsch surprisingly only received a yellow card, when the recommended punishment for a tackle from behind is actually a red card. Jesse Marsch (born November 8, 1973 in Racine, Wisconsin) is an American soccer defensive midfielder, the first player to win three MLS Cup championships. ... Edson Buddle (born May 21, 1981 in New Rochelle, New York) is an American soccer player, who currently plays striker for Red Bull New York of Major League Soccer. ... Kevin Harmse (born July 4, 1984 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a professional soccer player currently plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer. ... Alex Zotinca (born January 22, 1977 in Sibiu, Romania) is a Romanian soccer defender, who currently plays for the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer. ...

Mascot

Cozmo in action at The Home Depot Center.

The Los Angeles Galaxy's mascot is "Cozmo", a frog-like extraterrestrial. It is said that Cozmo was beamed down to The Home Depot Center from his intergalactic spaceship on June 7, 2003. The Home Depot Center is a multiple-use sports complex located on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. ... Millie, once mascot of the City of Brampton, is now the Brampton Arts Councils representative. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

The team’s website claims that Cozmo is also “universally known as a goalkeeper who can stop shots traveling at the speed of light,” but also possesses the speed and skill to play forward for any team on the planet.

Popular with kids and adults, alike, Cozmo is loved for his antics while entertaining fans during games. In addition, he makes special appearances throughout Southern California, representing the team and is known for teaching kids the basics of football. This article is about the region of Southern California. ... Soccer redirects here. ...

Supporter Groups

The Galaxy has three main supporters clubs known as The Galaxians in section 118, Angel City Brigade in section 121 and The Los Angeles Riot Squad in section 138.

Song

The team anthem is called “We Are The Galaxy” and is performed by electronica group Kinky.^[25] Electronica refers to a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; but unlike electronic dance music, is not specifically focused on the dance floor. ... I Had a Sister Twisted Kinky is a five member band from Monterrey, Mexico fromed in 1998. ...

Television and radio

Galaxy matches are televised locally by FSN West. Jim Watson and Mark Rogondino are the English language announcers, while Elmer Polanco announces in Spanish. The Fox Sports Regional Networks, or simply Fox Sports Net, are cable TV networks that were originally owned by separate companies. ... Jim Watson is a politician in Ontario, Canada. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

Matches are broadcast on radio by "San Diego 1700 AM" in English and in Spanish on "AM 830." Joe Tutino does the English play-by-play while Pepe Mantilla and Francisco X. Rivera handle the Spanish broadcasts. Sometimes, the games are broadcast in English on 1700 AM's sister station "XX Sports Radio 1090 AM / 105.7 FM" when 1700 AM doesn't air a game. XEPE-AM or Cash 1700 signed on mid-August 2005. ... KLAA-AM is a general talk radio station licensed to the city of Orange, California, and broadcasting at 830 AM. It is owned by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball team. ... In broadcasting, sister stations are broadcast stations owned by the same company. ... XEPRS-AM, known as XX Sports Radio (formerly The Mighty 1090), is an American-operated sports talk radio station targeting English-speaking listeners in San Diego. ...

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Sister team

One of the two expansion teams in Australia's A-League has been named the Gold Coast Galaxy, and will be a formal sister-team to the LA Galaxy. They will join the A-League in the 2009-10 season. Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

Team honors

• CONCACAF Champions' Cup:
  • Winner (1): 2000
  • Runner-up (1): 1997

• MLS Cup:
  • Winner (2): 2002, 2005
  • Runner-up (3): 1996, 1999, 2001

• MLS Supporters' Shield:
  • Winner (2): 1998, 2002
  • Runner-up (2): 1996, 1999

• US Open Cup:
  • Winner (2): 2001, 2005
  • Runner-up (2): 2002, 2006

• SuperLiga:
  • Runner-up (1): 2007

• Pan-Pacific Championship 2008:
  • Third Place (1): 2008

• La Manga Cup:
  • Third Place (1): 2003

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Current squad

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No. Position Player 1 GK Steve Cronin 2 DF Mike Randolph 3 DF Greg Vanney 4 DF Ante Jazic 7 MF Chris Klein 8 MF Peter Vagenas 10 FW Landon Donovan (vice-captain) 11 FW Israel Sesay 12 DF Troy Roberts 14 FW Edson Buddle 15 MF Álvaro Pires 17 DF Abel Xavier 19 MF Josh Tudela

No. Position Player 20 FW Carlos Ruiz 21 FW Alan Gordon 23 MF David Beckham (captain) 24 DF Julian Valentin 26 FW Ely Allen 27 FW Bryan Jordan 28 DF Sean Franklin 29 DF Michael Gavin 30 GK Vito Higgins 31 GK Josh Wicks 32 MF Brandon McDonald 35 GK Charles Alamo

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Retired numbers

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Notable players

Austria:

• Andreas Herzog (2004)

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• Welton (1997–1999)

Ecuador: Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Welton Melo (born April 17, 1975 in Cabuci, Brazil) is a Brazilian soccer player, who most recently played striker for the Seattle Sounders of USL First Division. ...

• Eduardo Hurtado (1996–1998)

England: Image File history File links Flag_of_Ecuador. ... Eduardo Hurtado (born January 12, 1969 in Esmeraldas, Ecuador) is a soccer striker, the all-time leading scorer for the Ecuador national team (tied with Agustin Delgado) with 26 goals in 74 caps. ...

• David Beckham (2007–)

El Salvador: Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... David Beckham David Robert Joseph Beckham OBE (born May 2, 1975) is an English footballer born in Leytonstone, London. ...

• Mauricio Cienfuegos (1996–2003)

Guatemala: Image File history File links Flag_of_El_Salvador. ... Mauricio Cienfuegos (born February 12, 1968 in San Salvador, El Salvador ) is a retired Salvadorian football (soccer) player. ...

• Carlos Ruíz (2002–2004;2008-)
• Guillermo Ramírez (2005)
• Martín Machón (1997–1998)

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• Jorge Campos (1996–1997)
• Carlos Hermosillo (1998–1999)
• Luis Hernández (2000–2001)

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• Simon Elliott (2004)

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• Abel Xavier (2007-)

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• Ezra Hendrickson (1997-2003)

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• Hong Myung-Bo (2003–2004)

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• Gavin Glinton (2002–2003, 2006–2007)

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• Chris Armas (1996–1997)
• Danny Califf (2000–2004)
• Paul Caligiuri (1997–2001)
• Joe Cannon (2007)
• Landon Donovan (2005–)
• Robin Fraser (1996–2000)
• Herculez Gomez (2003–2006)
• Kevin Hartman (1997–2006)
• Cobi Jones (1996–2007)
• Alexi Lalas (2001–2003)
• Clint Mathis (1998–2000, 2007)
• Curt Onalfo (1996)
• Andrew Shue (1996)

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• Alejandro Moreno (2002-2004)

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Most Valuable Players

Year	Name	Country
2007	Chris Klein	United States
2006	Landon Donovan	United States
2005	Herculez Gomez	United States
2004	Kevin Hartman	United States
2003	Kevin Hartman	United States
2002	Carlos Ruiz	Guatemala
2001	Ezra Hendrickson	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
2000	Simon Elliott	New Zealand
1999	Kevin Hartman	United States
1998	Cobi Jones	United States
1997	Mauricio Cienfuegos	El Salvador
1996	Eduardo Hurtado	Ecuador

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Golden Boot Winners

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Defensive Player of the Year

Year	Name	Country
2007	Ty Harden	United States
2006	Chris Albright	United States
2005	Tyrone Marshall	Jamaica
2004	Tyrone Marshall	Jamaica
2003	Danny Califf	United States
2002	Alexi Lalas	United States
2001	Greg Vanney	United States
2000	Danny Califf	United States
1999	Robin Fraser	United States
1998	Robin Fraser	United States
1997	Robin Fraser	United States
1996	Jorge Campos	Mexico

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Head coaches

• Lothar Osiander (1996–1997)
• Octavio Zambrano (1997–1999)
• Sigi Schmid (1999–2004)
• Steve Sampson (2004–2006)
• Frank Yallop (2006–2007)
• Ruud Gullit^[7] (2007-present)

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Team records

• Games: Cobi Jones, 305
• Goals: Cobi Jones, 70
• Assists: Cobi Jones, 86
• Cleansheets: Kevin Hartman, 62

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Home stadiums

• Rose Bowl (1996–2002)
• The Home Depot Center (2003–present)

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Year-by-year

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Year-by-year stats

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International competition

• 1997 Champions' Cup
  • Qualifying Playoff v. Santos Laguna -- 4:1
  • Quarterfinals v. C.D. Luis Angel Firpo -- 2:0
  • Semifinals v. D.C. United -- 1:0
  • Final v. C.D. Cruz Azul -- 3:5
• 2000 Champions' Cup
  • Quarterfinals v. Real C.D. España -- 0:0 (Galaxy advance 5:3 on penalties)
  • Semifinals v. D.C. United -- 1:1 (Galaxy advance 4:2 on penalties)
  • Final v. CD Olimpia -- 3:2
• 2003 La Manga Cup
  • Group Stage v. Lyn Oslo -- 5:0
  • Group Stage v. Torpedo Moskva -- 3:0
  • Group Stage v. Odd Grenland -- 0:1
  • Third Place Match v. Viking Stavanger -- 3:0
• 2003 Champions' Cup
  • First round v. C.D. Motagua -- 2:2, 1:0 (Galaxy advance 3:2 on aggregate)
  • Quarterfinals v. Necaxa -- 1:4, 1:2 (Necaxa advance 6:2 on aggregate)
• 2003 Peace Cup
  • Group Stage v. Nacional -- 0:0
  • Group Stage v. 1860 München -- 0:0
  • Group Stage v. PSV Eindhoven -- 1:4
• 2006 Champions' Cup
  • Quarterfinals v. Deportivo Saprissa -- 0:0, 2:3AET (Saprissa advance 3:2 on aggregate)
• 2007 SuperLiga
  • Group Stage v. CF Pachuca -- 2:1
  • Group Stage v. C.D. Guadalajara -- 1:2
  • Group Stage v. FC Dallas -- 6:5
  • Semifinals v. D.C. United -- 2:0
  • Final v. CF Pachuca -- 1:1 (Pachuca wins 4:3 on penalties)
• Pan-Pacific Championship 2008
  • Semifinals v. Gamba Osaka - 0:1
  • Third Place v. Sydney FC - 2:1

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Average attendance

regular season/playoffs

• 1996: 30,129/29,883
• 1997: 23,626/26,703
• 1998: 21,784/13,175
• 1999: 17,632/21,039
• 2000: 20,400/25,033
• 2001: 17,387/28,462
• 2002: 19,047/24,596
• 2003: 21,983/20,201
• 2004: 23,809/20,206
• 2005: 24,204/17,466
• 2006: 20,814/ Missed Playoffs
• 2007: 24,252/ Missed Playoffs
• All-Time: 21,892/22,676

The LA Galaxy enjoys the MLS highest average attendance.^{[citation needed]}

Popular Culture

• In a 2007 episode of Saturday Night Live, during the Weekend Update segment, Amy Poehler commented that David Beckham would be joining "the Los Angeles Galaxy which, apparently, exists".

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References

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External links

• Official Website
• Los Angeles Riot Squad
• Angel City Brigade
• Galaxy Ambassadors
• The Galaxians Fan Club
• L.A. Galaxy Best Goals