MLS LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy Host Colorado Rapids on Friday

Published on September 1, 2014 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release


CARSON, Calif. (Monday, Sept. 1, 2014) - The LA Galaxy (13-5-7, 46 points) face the Colorado Rapids this Friday, Sept. 5 at StubHub Center at 7:30 p.m. PT live on NBC Sports Network.

Bruce Arena's side has lost just twice in the past 17 matches and has scored the most goals in MLS this season with 48 while giving up the least, allowing just 27 on the year.

The match against Colorado marks the third time this year the two Western Conference sides will face each other, with the Galaxy going 1-1-0 in the previous two matches, both played at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. In their most recent matchup, played Aug. 20, the Galaxy overcame a 3-1 second-half deficit to win 4-3 on a game-winning goal from Landon Donovan.

Donovan has recorded five assists in the last four games, bringing his career total to 129, just six shy of the all-time MLS assist record. With 12 on the year, Donovan is currently the MLS leader in assists, with teammate Robbie Keane in second with 11. The Galaxy are also the only team to have two players in the top five in MLS scoring, as Robbie Keane (14) and Gyasi Zardes (12) are third and fifth, respectively. Zardes is the top scoring American in MLS this season.

Season Tickets for the 2015 MLS Season will be on sale September 19 - October 24. Becoming a Galaxy Season Ticket Member gives fans the opportunity to see every Galaxy home game as well as a number of additional benefits such as discounts on playoff tickets, access to the LA Galaxy Locker Room Rewards program, and extra savings on additional single and group tickets. For more information about becoming a Galaxy Season Ticket Member, please call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or visit www.lagalaxy.com/tickets.

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