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Pilar Montenegro to Perform at Galaxy's Hispanic Heritage Night

July 29, 2002 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release


PASADENA, CA (Monday, July 29, 2002) - Pilar Montenegro, one of the most popular Latin artists, will perform at the Los Angeles Galaxy's "Hispanic Heritage Night" at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, August 10, following the Galaxy's match versus the New England Revolution. "Hispanic Heritage Night" is being sponsored by Budweiser.

The L.A. Galaxy vs. New England Revolution match will kickoff at 7:00 pm (PT) and will be followed by a concert from international sensation Pilar Montenegro immediately after the game. Pilar Montenegro will entertain the fans with her record-breaking hits "Quítame ese hombre" and "Cuando estamos juntos" from her latest Univision Music label album "Desahogo", which spent twenty-seven weeks on the Latin Bill Board charts. In addition, "Quítame ese hombre" topped the charts for thirteen weeks, setting a new record for a Latin female artist.

"We are extremely proud and excited to present for the second year "Hispanic Heritage Night" as a recognition to the support from the Hispanic community fans." said Galaxy VP/GM Doug Hamilton. "The fans will also have an opportunity to see Pilar Montenegro, who is one of the most popular Latin performers"

As part of "Hispanic Heritage Night", fans will also see the conclusion of the Budweiser 6v6 Tournament of Champions at the Rose Bowl. Budweiser will present a first prize check of $15,000 dollars to the 6v6 Budweiser "Torneo de Campeones" champions, $5,000 for second place, $1,500 for third place and $500 for fourth place.

SoccerFest, the Galaxy's interactive fan zone, will open at 4:30 pm, 2 ½ hours before kickoff, and is Free to the public.

For more information for tickets to the August 10, 2002 ''Noche de la Herencia Hispana'', when the Los Angeles Galaxy takes on Carlos Llamosa and Alex Pineda Chacon of the New England Revolution (Kickoff time is 7:00pm). For Family Packs of four General Admission tickets for $45 and four Reserve Admission tickets for $65, please call: (877) 3GALAXY or visit www.lagalaxy.com.

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