LA Galaxy to Host Manchester City as Part of 2011 Herbalife World Football Challenge
Published on May 12, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Thursday, May 12, 2011) - Major League Soccer's (MLS) LA Galaxy to host the FA Cup finalists Manchester City on Sunday, July 24 at 4:00 p.m. ET at the Home Deport Center in Carson, California as part of the 2011 Herbalife World Football Challenge.
As previously announced, Manchester City will also participate in the Herbalife World Football Challenge on July 18 when they face the Vancouver WhitecapFC at Empire Field. The LA Galaxy will also face Real Madrid on July 16 at the LA Memorial Coliseum as part of the event.
"It was very important to our club to host an international friendly here at The Home Depot Center for our fans, especially those who come to this stadium week in and week out to support the Galaxy. We are very excited to welcome Manchester City, a team that is challenging for the FA Cup and that has just secured a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League," Galaxy President Tom Payne said. "Our stadium offers fans the unique experience of feeling like you are right on top of the action. We all remember the amazing atmosphere inside the stadium two years ago for our match against AC Milan. We look forward to having the same type of crowd on July 24."
"We saw the enthusiasm for football in America when we went out there last summer, it was a really good tour for us," said Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini. "This summer is going to be just as exciting for all of the City players, coaches and hopefully a good number of our fans, who will come out to see us play."
Other details regarding the Herbalife World Football Challenge will be announced in the coming weeks. Ticket information for the Herbalife World Football Challenge is available by visiting www.WorldFootballChallenge.com.
2011 Herbalife World Football Challenge
As of May 12, 2011
Date Game Venue City Time (ET)
July 13 NE Revolution vs. Manchester United Gillette Stadium Foxboro, MA 8:00 p.m.
July 16 LA Galaxy vs. Real Madrid LA Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 10:00 p.m.
July 18 Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Manchester City Empire Field Vancouver, BC 10:00 p.m.
July 23 Chicago Fire vs. Manchester United Soldier Field Chicago, IL 5:00 p.m.
July 24 LA Galaxy vs. Manchester City The Home Depot Center Carson, CA 4:00 p.m.
July 30 FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United FedExField Landover, MD 7:00 p.m.
Aug. 3 FC Barcelona vs. CD Guadalajara Sun Life Stadium Miami, FL 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 6 FC Barcelona vs. Club America Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX 4:00 p.m.
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