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June 19, 2006 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release


GALAXY VISIT RED BULLS ON SATURDAY: The Los Angeles Galaxy return to The Home Depot Center and hosts the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. PT. The Galaxy is looking for its first win since April 29 and first victory under new head coach Frank Yallop following a 2-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls on June 17. The Galaxy dropped its first-ever meeting with the Dynamo 2-1 on June 3 in Houston. The Dynamo (6-3-3, 21 pts.) defeated Real Salt Lake 2-1 on June 17 in its last game. The Galaxy-Dynamo game will be broadcast live on FSN West and airwaves on CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KMXE 830 AM (Spanish).

Galaxy Injury/National Team Report

World Cup Duty - Cornell Glen (Trinidad & Tobago National Team); Landon Donovan (U.S. National Team); Chris Albright (U.S. National Team),

OUT - Kyle Veris (Sprained Left MCL)

DOUBTFUL - NONE

QUESTIONABLE - Kyle Martino (Sprained Right Ankle); Peter Vagenas (Strained Right Quadriceps); Tyrone Marshall (Right hamstring strain)

PROBABLE -Cobi Jones (Sprained Right Foot);

GALAXY TO FACE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY QUAKES ON JUNE 20: The Los Angeles Galaxy will face the San Fernando Valley Quakes of the Premier Development League in an exhibition match on Tuesday, July 20 at Granada Hills High School at 7:30 p.m. The Quakes are the newest addition to the PDL and are led by Ryan Shaw who has three goals in 2006. For tickets, contact the San Fernando Valley Quakes at 818-332-3210.

GET YOUR GALAXY YU-GI-OH! FOUR PACK: This Saturday, June 24 as the Galaxy take on the Houston Dynamo at 7:30p.m. at The Home Depot Center, Galaxy fans are eligible for a special Galaxy Yu-Gi-Oh! Four-pack ticket package, that gets you into the game, sets you up with food and drink, and gives you FREE Yu-Gi-Oh DuelPass Keycards so you can play Yu-Gi-Oh online. Check out http://www.mlsnet.com/lag/pdf/2006/yu_gi_oh.pdf for more information. Starting at just $64 per pack, fans receive: four tickets in your choice of seating categories, four hot dogs, four sodas and two Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelpass keys. Call 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299) today for more information.

* Galaxy Yu-Gi-Oh! Packs are subject to availability and must be purchased in advance. Not available for Club seats.

GALAXY AYSO VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION NIGHT: On Saturday, June 24, the Galaxy is proud to host AYSO Volunteer Appreciation Night. In appreciation of all the AYSO volunteers, the Galaxy is extending special offers to all AYSO volunteers. AYSO volunteers can purchase specially priced seats and receive one free seat in the same seating category as the purchased ticket.

* Not valid for General Admission or Club Seats and one free ticket per volunteer.

BE A PART OF A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRADITION: Be a part of football and fireworks, as the Galaxy celebrate Independence Day and a Southern California tradition. Do not miss the exciting match-up as the Galaxy play the New York Red Bulls on Tuesday July 4th at 7:00 p.m. Be a part of the biggest fireworks show in Southern California. Make sure to get your tickets early, because great seats start at just $20.

GALAXY IN THE COMMUNITY:

Thursday June 22 - Group Leader Lunch (PRIVATE)

WHO: Kevin Hartman

WHEN: Approximately 1:00-1:30 P.M.

WHERE: The Home Depot Center Stadium Club restaurant

WHAT: Galaxy goalkeeper Kevin Hartman will have lunch with and greet with the selected Galaxy ticket sales group leader.

Sunday June 25th - Gold N' Soft Northgate Market Opening

WHO: Herculez Gomez

WHEN: 1:00-2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Northgate Market - 1410 S. 43rd Street, San Diego, CA 92113

WHAT: Galaxy forward Herculez Gomez will meet with Northgate Market customers and Gold N' Soft staff, taking photographs and signing autographs.

BRAVO NAMED GALAXY ASSISTANT COACH: The Los Angeles Galaxy announced on June 15 that three-time MLS All-Star and former UCLA and Colorado Rapids assistant coach Paul Bravo has been named an assistant coach with the club. As an assistant coach at UCLA, Bravo worked closely with head coach Jorge Salcedo, a former Galaxy defender, helping the program to consecutive NCAA tournament appearances and Pac-10 Conference titles. In his two seasons at UCLA, the team posted a 26-9-5 overall record and a 13-3-2 Pac-10 conference record. From 2002-03, Bravo was an assistant coach with the Colorado Rapids following his playing career for the Rapids from 1997-2001. In his first season with Colorado, he helped lead the team to the 1997 MLS Cup championship game. The three-time MLS All-Star selection (1996 with the San Jose Clash, 1998, 1999 with Colorado) was the first player in Rapids history to record 100 career points and finished his six-year career with 131 points on 52 goals and 27 assists.

GALAXY STRIKE FIRST, BUT FALL TO NEW YORK: Despite an early goal by Herculez Gomez in the 25th minute, the Galaxy could not hold on to the 1-0 lead at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 17. The New York Red Bulls used a goal in the 27th minute by Edson Buddle to tie the game and then just moments later took the lead for good on a goal by Jean Philippe- Peguero. Despite peppering the New York goal with 10 second half shots, the Galaxy could not find the equalizer and dropped its eighth game in nine matches.

A MOMENTARY LEAD: When Herculez Gomez scored for the Los Angeles Galaxy in the 25th minute on June 17 against the Red Bulls, it was the first time in 2006 that the Galaxy had scored the first goal of the game. While the lead only lasted for two minutes before New York tied the score, it was the first time the Galaxy had led in a game since April 29, when Cobi Jones scored against Real Salt Lake in the 26th minute to give L.A. the advantage.

LOSING FEELING: The Galaxy loss on June 17 to the New York Red Bulls dropped the club's record to 2-10-2. The Galaxy has only had one losing season in team history, enduring a 9-12-9 campaign in 2003. The Galaxy has now lost eight of its last nine matches, last winning against Real Salt Lake on April 29.

MAKE YOUR GALAXY FANTASY COME TRUE: The Los Angeles Galaxy are proud to announce the second annual Galaxy youth fantasy camp at the Mecca of soccer in the U.S., The Home Depot Center. The first camp session runs from July 17 - July 21 and the second session runs from August 14 - August 18. The camp runs from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and the cost is $495 per camper. The fantasy soccer camp is geared towards youth soccer that first and foremost want to have FUN and players who want to learn to play their best while learning what it is like to be a Galaxy player. Adults can get into the game too, so join us for the second annual Galaxy Adult Soccer Fantasy Camp, where you will learn what it is like to train like a professional soccer player. For more information, please contact Blane Shepard at (310) 630-2227.

GALAXY ANNOUNCE INAUGURAL GROUP LEADER CLUB: The Los Angeles Galaxy announced the club's first ever Group Leader Club, where individuals who organize large groups to attend Galaxy home games will become automatically enrolled in the club and eligible to earn incredible benefits. Group Leaders can be a part of the inaugural Galaxy Group Leader Club by bringing 20 or more people to a 2006 Galaxy regular season home game. By organizing a group of 20 people or more, Group Leaders automatically are enrolled as a Gold Level Member. Group Leaders can become Platinum Level Members by organizing a group of 50 or more people to a 2006 Galaxy match. For a full list of benefits, please go to: http://la.galaxy.mlsnet.com/MLS/lag/youth/leader_rewards/.

GALAXY FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP RAFFLE: Participate in the Galaxy Foundation's Championship Raffle by visiting any Galaxy Foundation booth at every Galaxy game at The Home Depot Center to buy a Championship Raffle ticket. The Galaxy Foundation Championship Raffle allows fans the opportunity to win an authentic 2005 championship ring or a framed Cobi Jones 2005 championship ring panel. All net proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation. Visit the Galaxy website for official rules and more information.

GALAXY DEPORTIVO BREAKS DOWN ALL THE ACTION SATURDAY: Galaxy Deportivo, The weekly, half-hour Spanish language television show devoted to the Los Angeles Galaxy, can be seen LIVE this Saturday, June 17 on location at Giants Stadium at 3:30 p.m. on KWHY - Channel 22. Galaxy Deportivo, hosted by Los Angeles area personality Elmer Polanco, can be seen at the same time each and every Saturday on Channel 22.

MAKE SURE YOU CATCH MAS GALAXY THIS WEDNESDAY ON 830AM: Más Galaxy, the club's Spanish-Language radio talk show, will be on the air this week at 6 pm in preparation for the New York Red Bulls match on Saturday, June 17. The program, hosted by Ernesto Rubi, one of the Spanish-language voices of the Galaxy, features an in-depth look at the Galaxy and their opponent each week. Remember Galaxy fans, for the latest news on your favorite team, tune in every Wednesday night to Más Galaxy, only on 830 AM.

L.A. TO FACE CRYSTAL PALACE FC JULY 19 IN RICHMOND, VA: The Los Angeles Galaxy will take on English club Crystal Palace FC on Wednesday, July 19 at the University of Richmond at 7:30 p.m. in Richmond, Virginia. The Galaxy will face an English team for just the second time in club history and the first time since 1997, when Los Angeles tied Aston Villa 1-1. Crystal Palace was founded in 1905 and finished the 2006 season in sixth place in the Coca-Cola League Championship, the second-highest level of English soccer, with a 21-13-12 record. Crystal Palace reached the championship play-off and nearly qualified for promotion back to the Premiership before falling 3-0 on aggregate to Watford in the semifinals. The Galaxy are expected to face a tough Crystal Palace team that boasts Republic of Ireland international Clinton Morrison (13 goals in 2006), Australian National Team defender Tony Popovic and English Under-21 National Team midfielder Ben Watson.

2006 GALAXY SEASON TICKETS STILL ON SALE: Los Angeles Galaxy season tickets for 2006 are still 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.

Did you know ... The Galaxy have not won a home game at The Home Depot Center in 2006...The Galaxy defeated Chivas USA on April 15 at The Home Depot Center in a Chivas USA "home" game.

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