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Published on June 12, 2006 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release


GALAXY VISIT RED BULLS ON SATURDAY: The Los Angeles Galaxy visit the New York Red Bulls for the first-time this season on Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) at Giants Stadium. The Galaxy enter the week with a 2-9-2 record and sit in last place in the Western Conference with eight points. Meanwhile, the New York Red Bulls are 1-2-7 and in last place with 10 points in the Eastern Conference. Los Angeles will be looking to put together a new unbeaten streak, as the team plans to build on Sunday's 1-1 draw against League leading D.C. United. Galaxy fans can tune in live on KWHY Ch. 22 (Spanish) and listen over the airwaves on CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KMXE 830 AM (Spanish).

Galaxy Weekly Training Schedule

Date Time/Location

Tues. June 13 11:00 a.m. - Training on University Field #2

Wed. June 14 10:45 a.m. - Training on University Field #2

Thurs. June 15 8:00 a.m. - Depart for New York

Fri. June 16 TBD - Training at New York

Sat. June 17 4:30 p.m. - Galaxy @ Red Bulls live on KWHY CH. 22, CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KMXE 830 AM (Spanish)

Sun. June 18 Return to Los Angeles

Mon. June 19 OFF

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

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)

PROBABLE - Peter Vagenas (Strained Right Quadriceps); Cobi Jones (Sprained Right Foot);

KOREA VS. FRANCE - JUNE 18 AT STAPLES CENTER: AEG, the Los Angeles Galaxy and the 2006 Korean World Cup Cheering committee have announced a special World Cup partnership. AEG, the Galaxy and the 2006 Korean World Cup Cheering committee will host a viewing party at STAPLES Center on Sunday, June 18th, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. when Korea will take on France in their second game of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany. Tickets are now available at the STAPLES Center Box Office in downtown Los Angeles and The Home Depot Center Box Office in Carson. Fans will be allowed to receive a maximum of four (4) tickets per person. During the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Galaxy, AEG and the Los Angeles Korean American community teamed up to host a viewing party of Korea's bronze medal match on June 29, 2002. More than 18,000 fans attended the 3:00 AM event to watch the game.

GALAXY BATTLE BACK TO EARN 1-1 DRAW WITH UNITED: While the Los Angeles Galaxy weren't able to claim their first victory since April 29, they were still able to put an end to their seven-game losing slide against the top team in MLS, a late Cobi Jones equalizer giving them a 1-1 draw with D.C. United on Sunday at The Home Depot Center. United's Christian Gomez gave the visitors a first-half lead with a stunning goal, but Jones scored in the 88th minute to pull the Galaxy level in Frank Yallop's second game in charge.

GALAXY SNAP LOSING STREAK: The Galaxy snapped its seven-game losing streak, ending a new club record for most losses in a row. The Galaxy's 1-1 draw to D.C. United on June 11 ended the streak, as second half substitute Cobi Jones scored the tying goal for his second goal of the season with the assist from Paulo Nagamura, his second assist on the year.

USA FALLS TO CZECH REPUBLIC, 3-0, IN 2006 WORLD CUP: The U.S. fell 3-0 to the Czech Republic in the opening match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup on June 12 at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Gelsekirchen, Germany. Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan started and played the full 90 minutes versus the Czech Republic, but was unable to spark the U.S. offense. The Czech Republic struck early when 6-foot, 7-inch forward Jan Koller scored on a fifth-minute header. Tomas Rosicky added a 35-yard rocket before the end of the half and later added a second on a breakaway late in the game. With the win, the Czech Republic sits atop Group E with three points. Italy topped Ghana 2-0 in the second match of Group E and is second place. The U.S. faces Italy next on Saturday, June 17 at 3 p.m. ET live on ABC, Univision and ussoccer.com's MatchTracker.

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO STUN SWEDEN IN SCORELESS TIE IN WORLD CUP: An amazing match in Dortmund saw FIFA World Cup(tm) debutants Trinidad and Tobago hold Sweden to a goalless draw on Saturday, 10 June 2006. Los Angeles Galaxy forward Cornell Glen came on and played 39 minutes as a second half substitute and nearly stole the match when his lone strike on goal beat the goalkeeper only to hit the cross bar. An injury to the Soca Warriors' first-choice goalkeeper Kelvin Jack shortly before kick-off gave West Ham United's Shaka Hislop a chance to shine on the world's biggest stage. Hislop did that - and more - as the 37-year-old pulled off a string of superb saves to deny Ibrahimovic, Larsson and Co. The final scoreline was made all the more incredible as Trinidad and Tobago, ranked 47th in the world, compared to Sweden's 16, had Avery John sent off in the 46th minute for two bookable offences.

GALAXY SUFFER FIRST LOSS IN THE HONDA SUPERCLASICO: For the first time ever in the Honda SúperClásico, the L.A. Galaxy failed to get the better of Chivas USA. The previous six meetings had all gone to the Galaxy, but two first-half goals from Ante Razov on June 8 at The Home Depot Center gave Chivas a 2-1 victory. Herculez Gomez scored the consolation goal for the Galaxy. The Galaxy, normally known as the Green-and-Gold, came out to begin the game wearing blue and yellow, the colors of CD Guadalajara's hated rival, Club America. If seeing red raises the ire of a bull, the yellow and blue worn by the Galaxy definitely sparked Chivas USA to put in a strong performance. The Galaxy goal came in the 27th minute. From a free kick some 25 yards out from goal, the three Galaxy players seemed unsure about what they were doing, starting with some disjointed touches. But forward Herculez Gomez took control of the ball, dribbled across the goal and fired from distance, sneaking his shot just inside Chivas 'keeper Preston Burpo's left-hand post.

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 10 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 ... That of the Galaxy midfielder Cobi Jones' 64 regular season goals, seven have come against the New York Red Bulls? He is also the club's all-time leader in assists (10) against the Red Bulls.

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