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Published on June 27, 2006 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release


GALAXY TRAVEL TO KANSAS CITY TO FACE THE WIZARDS: The Los Angeles Galaxy travel to Kansas City to face the Wizards on Saturday, July 1 at 5:30 p.m. PT. The Galaxy is looking to make up ground in the Western Conference and attempting to secure its first victory since April 29 and earn the first win for new head coach Frank Yallop. The Galaxy-Wizards game will be broadcast live on FSN West and over the airwaves on CA$H 1700 AM (English) and KMXE 830 AM (Spanish).

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION - 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 with one of the biggest fireworks shows west of the Mississippi powered by KBIG 104.3. 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. "built" by The Home Depot. Celebrate July 4 with the Galaxy, as the first 10,000 fans will receive Mystery Gift Cards courtesy of The Home Depot and mini-American flags will also be distributed. Fans can take advantage of the Galaxy Fan Loyalty Offer, where fans can purchase a ticket for the Fourth of July fireworks powered by KBIG 104.3 and reserve the same seat for the Galaxy's July 8 game against Real Salt Lake for only $10.

Galaxy Injury/National Team Report

OUT - Kyle Veris (Sprained Left MCL); Cornell Glen (Knee injury)

DOUBTFUL - NONE

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

PROBABLE -Cobi Jones (Sprained Right Foot);

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.

ALBRIGHT AND DONOVAN RETURN FROM WORLD CUP: Los Angeles Galaxy defender Chris Albright and forward Landon Donovan returned from playing in the World Cup on Saturday, June 24. Landing in Los Angeles hours before game time, Albright started and played 62 minutes for the Galaxy against the Dynamo, while teammate Landon Donovan, who played in all three USA World Cup matches, attended in support of his teammates but did not dress. Albright and Donovan's homecoming could not have come at a better time, as the Galaxy are looking for its first win since April 29 and first victory under new head coach Frank Yallop. Both players are expected to be available for this weekend's match in Kansas City.

GALAXY TRADE DUNIVANT, WAIVE SARAGOSA: The Los Angeles Galaxy traded defender Todd Dunivant to the New York Red Bulls in exchange for an allocation on May 27. Dunivant, who helped the Galaxy win the MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup championships last season, has started and appeared in 13 games with one assist in 2006. Also on May 27, the Galaxy placed midfielder Marcelo Saragosa, who appeared in 40 games for L.A. from 2004-2006, on waivers.

GALAXY EARNS FIRST SHUTOUT OF SEASON: The Galaxy earned its first shutout of the season in a 0-0 tie with Houston on June 24. It was goalkeeper Kevin Hartman's first regular season shutout since August 10, 2005.

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.

LOOKING FOR A WIN: The Galaxy tie on June 24 with the Houston Dynamo pushed the club's record to 2-10-3. 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 10 matches, last winning against Real Salt Lake on April 29.

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, July 1 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 Kansas City Wizards match on Saturday, July 1. 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 is 17-15-6 all-time against the Kansas City Wizards...The Galaxy last won in Kansas City on May 4, 2002 in a 2-1 victory.

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