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Galaxy Stars Shine In 3-2 Win Over Japan

Published on February 13, 2006 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release


THREE MEMBERS OF THE GALAXY EARN CAPS IN USA 3-2 DEFEAT OF JAPAN: Galaxy goalkeeper Kevin Hartman, defender Todd Dunivant and forward Landon Donovan were all capped by the USA as the Stars and Stripes defeated Japan 3-2 in an international friendly February 10 in San Francisco. All three started the match for Bruce Arena's side for the second consecutive match, after also getting the nod for a friendly on January 29 against Norway at The Home Depot Center. Additionally, when Donovan assisted on Taylor Twellman's 50th minute goal, it gave him 22 in a U.S. uniform, tying him with Galaxy teammate Cobi Jones for the most all-time.

CONCACAF CHAMPIONS' CUP MATCH AGAINST DEPORTIVO SAPRISSA LOOMS LARGE FOR FEBRUARY 23: Tickets are already on sale to watch the 2005 MLS Cup Champion Los Angeles Galaxy take on Deportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica in a CONCACAF Champions' Cup match next Thursday, February 23 at 8 pm at The Home Depot Center on the campus of California State University - Dominguez Hills. The match in Carson is the first leg of a home-and-home quarterfinal series between the teams, with the return match to be played at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa on Wednesday, March 8. Individual tickets for the match range from $15-$75, with discounts available for groups of 15 or more. The Galaxy are also offering special packages, which include a ticket to the Galaxy's MLS home opener on April 1 against the New England Revolution. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Galaxy toll-free at 1-877-3GALAXY or visit www.lagalaxy.com .

REMATCH OF MLS CUP 2005 COMES TO CARSON ON APRIL 1 AS GALAXY AND REVS TANGLE: The 2005 MLS Cup Champion Los Angeles Galaxy will open their 2006 season against the New England Revolution on Saturday, April 1 at 8 pm (PT) at The Home Depot Center. The game will be a hotly contested rematch of MLS Cup 2005, where the Galaxy defeated the Revs, 1-0, in overtime. The Los Angeles Galaxy have compiled an impressive all-time record of 8-2-0 in their 10 previous MLS home openers and are unbeaten since a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes at the Rose Bowl on April 7, 2001. The 2006 home opener will be the Galaxy's second under coach Steve Sampson. The club previously defeated Real Salt Lake, 3-1, on April 9, 2005.

NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER A GALAXY CELEBRATION PACK: Attention Galaxy fans: for a limited time only, the club will be offering a Celebration Pack to commemorate their success in 2005. For as little as $65, you will receive two tickets to the home opener on April 1 against the Revs, two tickets to see the Galaxy and the Chicago on April 8 and a 2005 MLS Cup Champions poster. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Galaxy ticket office toll-free at 1-877-3-GALAXY or visit www.lagalaxy.com .

2006 GALAXY SEASON TICKETS ALREADY ON SALE: Los Angeles Galaxy season tickets for 2006 are already on sale. For more information or to reserve your seats today, call the Galaxy ticket office at 1-877-3GALAXY or visit the club's website at www.lagalaxy.com .

Galaxy Weekly Training Schedule

Date Time/Location Tues. Feb. 14 10 am & 3 pm - University Field #2 Wed. Feb. 15 OFF Thurs. Feb. 16 10 am & 3 pm - University Field #1 Fri. Feb. 17 10 am & 3 pm - Field #6 Sat. Feb. 18 10 am & 3 pm - Field #6 Sun. Feb. 19 OFF Mon. Feb. 20 10 am & 3 pm - Field #6

NOTE TO MEDIA: All practice times are listed in Pacific Time and are subject to change without notice.

Did you know ...The Los Angeles Galaxy's match against Deportivo Saprissa on March 23 will be the first-ever in club history against a Costa Rican side?

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