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August 21, 2006 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release


GALAXY HOST COLORADO RAPIDS IN OPEN CUP QUARTERFINALS WEDNEDAY, FACE D.C. UNITED SATURDAY AT R.F.K. STADIUM: The Los Angeles Galaxy continues its Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title defense when the team hosts the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at The Home Depot Center. The game will be broadcast live by Joe Tutino on www.lagalaxy.com . The match will serve as Bonus Game C for Galaxy full season ticket holders. The game will be available via a live internet radio broadcast on www.lagalaxy.com . Tickets are now available for sale by calling the Galaxy toll-free at 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299). After the Open Cup, the Galaxy then take to the road and face MLS-leading D.C. United on Saturday, Aug. 26 at R.F.K. Stadium at 4:30 p.m. live on KWHY 22, CA$H 1700 AM and KXME 830 AM. Following a 2-0 win over FC Dallas on Aug. 20, the Galaxy is looking to win two games in a row for the second time this season.

GET YOUR GALAXY STRETCH RUN PACK: Make sure you are a part of the Galaxy's stretch run to the playoffs with the Galaxy Stretch Run Pack. The Galaxy's three-game Stretch Run Pack starts at just $24 per person and includes these exciting late season matches:

September 10 - L.A. Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo, presented by Tide at 5:00 p.m. The first 10,000 fans will receive a free Cobi Jones action figure and the first 9,000 fans to receive hacky sacks presented by Tide.

September 30 - L.A. Galaxy vs. Chivas USA in the Honda SuperClasico, presented by Hormel Mi Sabor at 7:30 p.m. The first 10,000 fans will receive a free Herculez Gomez action figure delivered by AT&T.

October 14 - L.A. Galaxy vs. FC Dallas, presented by 830 AM at 7:30 p.m.

Galaxy Injury/National Team Report

OUT - Kyle Martino (L hip surgery)

DOUBTFUL - NONE

QUESTIONABLE - Tryone Marshall (R hip flexor strain)

PROBABLE - Cornell Glen (L knee sprain); Ugo Ihemelu (L knee sprain); Paulo Nagamura (Concussion)

LUCHA LIBRE HIGHLIGHTS BUDWEISER HISPANIC HERITAGE NIGHT: On Saturday, Sept. 2, the L.A. Galaxy will host Budweiser Hispanic Heritage Night as the Galaxy take on the Kansas City Wizards at 7:30 p.m. at The Home Depot Center. The Galaxy is proud to host a special pre-game Lucha Libre match, presented by Infinity Insurance. Three Lucha Libre matches will take place on the concourse, featuring Infernal vs. R2K, Sombra Infernal and Genio vs. Mister X and Silver Tiger and in the main event, Enigma de Oro, Kayam (Los Chivos) and Doctor Maldad vs. La Super Parka and Mascara Sagrada.

QUARANTA STRIKES FIRST AT HOME DEPOT CENTER: Galaxy midfielder Santino Quaranta, who joined the club in a trade on Aug. 8, scored late in the first half on Aug. 20 in his first appearance at The Home Depot Center in the Galaxy's 2-0 win over D.C. United. Making his first start for L.A., Quaranta launched a shot from nearly 35 yards away as time was winding down in the first half that beat Dallas goalkeeper Dario Sala. Quaranta now has two goals for L.A. in just three appearances.

LONGEST STRETCH FOR GORDON: Galaxy forward Alan Gordon started his third game of the season Aug. 20 and the eighth start of his MLS career. Gordon played 85 minutes, the longest amount of time he has ever played in an MLS game.

ANOTHER GALAXY SHUTOUT: Galaxy goalkeeper Kevin Hartman recorded his seventh shutout of the season on Aug. 20 against Dallas. It was the second shutout in three games for Hartman, as the Galaxy defense is the second stingiest in MLS this season. Hartman's seven shutouts and 1.05 goals against average are second only to Troy Perkins of D.C. United.

GALAXY SUMER SOCCER CAMPS CONTINUE IN REDONDO BEACH: The Galaxy Summer Soccer Camps continue this week in Redondo Beach at Julia Field from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Galaxy Summer Soccer Camps are an unbelievable experience for children ages 7-15 that include five days of training that teach technical/tactical skills and drills directly from the Galaxy practice sessions. Children can experience first-hand what a typical workout session if like for a professional soccer player. Campers learn how to play soccer the Galaxy way, as Galaxy President & General Manager Alexi Lalas was on hand to greet the campers. All campers receive a Galaxy soccer ball, camp T-shirt, a goodie bag and a personalized picture with a Galaxy player, and two tickets for a Galaxy game and much more. For more information, please contact Blane Shepard at (310) 630-2227.

WATCH THE GALAXY, ENJOY A DOMINIO'S PIZZA: For the Galaxy's home games on Sept. 2, Sept. 10, Sept. 16 and Oct. 14, Galaxy fans can receive the Domino's Pizza Pack presented by AM570. Starting at $30, the Domino's Pizza Pack includes two tickets and a voucher for a large one-topping Domino's Pizza redeemable at participating locations. For more information, call 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299) or by visit www.lagalaxy.com .

GALAXY PLAYER APPEARANCES

WHAT: Universal Studios Day with AM 570

WHO: Player to be determined

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 26; 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Universal Studios

WHAT: Hormel Foods Northgate Store Appearance

WHO: Kevin Hartman

WHEN: Monday, Aug. 28; 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Hormel Foods Northgate Store - 3828 Peck Road, El Monte

GALAXY TO HOST FAITH NIGHT SEPT. 2: On Saturday, Sept. 2 the Los Angeles Galaxy will host its fourth annual Faith Night. Faith Night will be highlighted by three faith-based bands performing before and after the game, Pastor Tom Fain and a skateboarding exhibition by Sap Skateboards. Also, the choir from the Mission Eben-Ezer Church in Carson, Calif. will sing the National Anthem before the game. For more information, contact Nick Mann at (310)-630-2229 or Nmann@lagalaxy.com.

GALAXY TO CLEBRATE BRAZILIAN NIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 10: The Galaxy will celebrate Brasil Fest 06 on Sunday, Sept. 10 when the Galaxy hosts the Houston Dynamo at 5:00 p.m. at The Home Depot Center. There will be Brazilian themed vendors as well as a pre-game concert with Margareth Menezes and samba dancers before during and after the game. Galaxy fans will also witness Brazilian jujitsu and Capoeira demonstrations.

GALAXY FANS TO GET A KICK AND A SQUEEZE ON SEPTEMBER 16: On Saturday, Sept. 16 when the Galax host the Colorado Rapids, presented by Gatorade, the first 10,000 youth fans (ages 16 and under) will receive a soccer ball presented by 830 AM. The first 5,000 fans will receive Gatorade squeeze water bottles. Fans can receive a special four-pack pricing starting at $32 by calling 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299) or by visiting www.lagalaxy.com .

JOIN THE GALAXY GROUP LEADER CLUB: Join the Los Angeles Galaxy'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 PASSBACK PROGRAM: Clean out your clothes, basements garages and trunks to bring your new and gently used soccer gear and share it with those in your community who would love to play the sport of soccer on September 10 at The Home Depot Center when the Galaxy host the Houston Dynamo. The Galaxy will donate all of the collected gear to local soccer clubs in need of equipment. The individual or group that donates the largest amount of gear will receive a $200 gift certificate from Eurosport.

WHAT: L.A. Galaxy Passback Collection Event

WHEN: Sunday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: The L.A. Galaxy - Houston Dynamo game at The Home Depot Center (Passback booths located at the Southwest and Northwest entrances)

WIN A 2005 MLS CUP PLAYER'S RING: Now is your chance to win an authentic 2005 championship ring or a framed Cobi Jones 2005 championship ring panel. Galaxy fans can 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 drawing will take place on Oct. 14 during the Galaxy's final regular season game vs. FC Dallas. All net proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation. Visit the Galaxy website for official rules and more information

GOLF WITH THE GALAXY! : Save Monday, October 9, for the Galaxy Foundation's Day on the Links Golf Outing at Meadowlark Golf Club in Huntington Beach. Mark your calendar for this annual event as the Galaxy players step off the field and onto the links.

GALAXY DRIVE SERIES: The next drive in the Galaxy Drive Series will take place on Sept. 16 when the Galaxy play the Colorado Rapids at 7:30 p.m. at The Home Depot Center and host a Clothing Drive.

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 August 26 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, airs every Wednesday at 6 pm. 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.

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 Los Angeles Galaxy is 7-0-2 in its last nine games at home against FC Dallas. FC Dallas has never won a match at The Home Depot Center.

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