CARSON, Calif. - With their 1-0 victory on Friday night against the Chicago Fire and Chivas USA's 2-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday afternoon, the LA Galaxy secured their first MLS Cup Playoff berth since 2005. The Galaxy have now qualified for their eleventh MLS Cup Playoffs after reaching the playoffs in each of the first ten seasons of MLS.
The Galaxy, one of MLS' most successful playoff teams, have registered a record of 26-15-4 since the league began, including five MLS Cup finals appearances. The Galaxy's opponent in the Western Conference Semifinals will be determined at a later date.
The Galaxy have captured two MLS Cup Championships, winning the League title in 2002 and 2005 with both coming against the New England Revolution in 1-0 extra time wins. The Galaxy have also appeared in five of the League's 13 MLS Cup finals matches, including the first championship match ever in 1996, against D.C. United. The club's other appearances in the championship match were in 1999 and 2001.
The 2009 MLS Cup Playoffs will begin with the first legs of the four conference semifinal series on Thursday, October 29 through Sunday, November 1. The conference semifinals resume the following week on Thursday, November 5 through Sunday, November 8, followed by the conference final matches being held on Thursday, November 11 through Sunday, November 15. MLS Cup 2009 will be held on Sunday, November 22, at Quest Field in Seattle, Wash.
Fans wishing to purchase MLS Cup Playoff tickets can do so beginning on Monday, October 5 at 10 a.m. by visiting www.lagalaxy.com or by calling 1-877-3GALAXY (342-5299), as well as www.ticketmaster.com and through all Ticketmaster outlets.
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