The LA Galaxy will complete their 10-day training camp in Arizona with three scrimmages this week against fellow MLS teams. In addition to the games, the club will also hold a pair of training sessions at Arizona State University before returning to Los Angeles on Monday morning. Bruce Arena's team will return to training at The Home Depot Center on Wednesday, March 3, 24 days prior to their 2010 MLS season opener against the New England Revolution on Saturday, March 27 at The Home Depot Center. That game will kick off at 8 p.m. and will be shown live nationally on Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Sports En Español.
TEAM NOTES
GALAXY PLAY TO 0-0 DRAW WITH COLUMBUS:
The Galaxy opened the Arizona portion of their preseason on Sunday afternoon, playing to a 0-0 draw with the Columbus Crew. All 21 of the players who are under contract with the club played in the game with Mike Magee playing the full 90 minutes and the rest of the squad playing 45 minutes apiece.
Bruce Arena's lineup for the game was: Donovan Ricketts (Josh Saunders 46'), Todd Dunivant (Alex Cazumba 46'), Leonardo (Gregg Berhalter 46'), Omar Gonzalez (Yohance Marshall 46'), A.J. DeLaGarza (Sean Franklin 46'), Eddie Lewis (Jovan Kirovski 46'), Dema Kovalenko (Chris Birchall 46'), Juninho (Michael Stephens 46'), Tristan Bowen (Chris Klein 46'), Mike Magee, Edson Buddle (Bryan Jordan 46').
David Beckham and Landon Donovan did not make the trip while on loan in Europe while Alecko Eskandarian, Alan Gordon and Clint Mathis did not accompany the club to Arizona.
THREE SCRIMMAGES REMAIN:
The Galaxy are back in action this afternoon when they take on the Colorado Rapids in Casa Grande. Then, after a day of training on Thursday, they will take on the Kansas City Wizards in the first of two games between the two sides at the Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix. Those same two teams will meet again on Sunday at Arizona State before the Galaxy return to Los Angeles on Monday.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR FRIENDLIES:
Tickets are now on sale for the Galaxy's upcoming friendlies against Puntarenas FC of Costa Rica at Titan Stadium in Fullerton on Wednesday, March 10 and CD Aguila of El Salvador at The Home Depot Center on Sunday, March 21.
The game against Puntarenas will kick-off at 7:30 p.m. and all tickets are general admission. Galaxy full Season Ticket Holders can purchase tickets in advance for just $10 through the Galaxy front office, while all other fans can buy their tickets now for $20 by calling 1-877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or by visiting www.lagalaxy.com and at all Ticketmaster locations.
The game against Aguila, which will be the Galaxy's final preseason game of the year, will kick-off at 5 p.m. from The Home Depot Center. Galaxy full Season Ticket Holders will be able to use their Bonus Game A tickets for the match. Additionally, full season ticket holders can purchase additional tickets now through a special pre-sale before tickets will go on sale to the general public starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 25. Tickets start at just $15 and can be purchased by calling 1-877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or by visiting www.lagalaxy.com and at all Ticketmaster locations.
TWO GAME TICKET PACK NOW AVAILABLE:
Galaxy fans hoping to secure seats for either the club's season opener vs. New England on March 27, or the home leg of the SuperClasico vs. Chivas USA on April 1 can now purchase tickets to both of these games through a special two-game ticket pack. For as little as $30, fans can purchase a ticket to either of these games, along with a ticket to next week's friendly between Mexico and New Zealand at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday, March 3.
Fans wishing to purchase two-game packs and group tickets can do so now by visiting www.lagalaxy.com or by calling 1-877-3GALAXY (342-5299).
ON LOAN UPDATES:
David Beckham and Landon Donovan remain in Europe on loan with AC Milan and Everton respectively, with each in action last weekend.
On Saturday, Donovan played the full 90 minutes in midfield for Everton as they defeated Manchester United 3-1 at Goodison Park. Donovan helped to set up Everton's game-winning goal in the 76th minute, laying the ball off for Leighton Baines who crossed for Dan Gosling, who scored to make the score 2-1. Everton are now in eighth place in the Premier League with 38 points.
The following day, Beckham came off the bench to play the final nine minutes of Milan's 2-0 win at Bari, replacing Gennaro Gattuso in the 81st minute. Milan remain in third place in Serie A with 48 points, leaving them two points behind second place Roma and seven behind the league leaders Inter Milan.
Donovan and Everton play twice this week, traveling to Portugal for the second leg of their Europa League Round of 32 series against Sporting Lisbon on Thursday and then facing Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on Sunday in a Premier League game. Everton lead Sporting 2-1 on aggregate after last week's first leg, meaning that a win or a draw will assure them of a spot in the Round of 16. Tottenham are one of the seven teams currently ahead of Everton in the Premier League standings, with the Toffees claiming a 3-1-1 record against those clubs since Donovan's arrival last month.
Milan are also in action twice this week with a pair of league games. On Wednesday, they travel to Florence to take on Fiorentina before hosting Atalanta at the San Siro on Sunday.
YOUTH ACADEMY
ACADEMY TEAMS SPLIT WITH REAL SO CAL:
The LA Galaxy Youth Academy U-16 and U-18 teams split their home games this weekend against divisional rival Real SoCal. The U-16's won 3-1, Drew Murphy scoring twice and Dyllan Stevens adding a third just before halftime to give head coach Kenny Arena's team their second straight victory. The Galaxy U-16's are now in second place with a 3-1-2 record in the Division, giving them 11 points.
The U-18's however were not able to win their second straight, falling 3-1 to first place Real SoCal. Christian Alvarez gave the Galaxy a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute, but Real SoCal equalized just before halftime and then added two after the break to clinch a 3-1 win. The Galaxy are now 3-2-1 for 10 points, leaving them five points behind Real with 10 divisional games remaining.
Both teams are back in action on Saturday when they travel south to San Diego to take on Nomads SC at Kinsell Field. The U-16 game kicks off at 12:30 p.m., followed by the U-18 game at 2:30 p.m.
NEED TO KNOW
LOOKING FOR MORE UPDATES?:
If you are looking for continuous updates from the Galaxy all week long, be sure to visit the club's official websites www.lagalaxy.com and www.lagalaxyfutbol.com, or the club's official blog at www.thelagalaxy.blogspot.com for all the latest news from the club. The Galaxy can also be followed on Twitter at www.twitter.com/lagalaxy.
The LA Galaxy will complete their 10-day training camp in Arizona with three scrimmages this week against fellow MLS teams. In addition to the games, the club will also hold a pair of training sessions at Arizona State University before returning to Los Angeles on Monday morning. Bruce Arena's team will return to training at The Home Depot Center on Wednesday, March 3, 24 days prior to their 2010 MLS season opener against the New England Revolution on Saturday, March 27 at The Home Depot Center. That game will kick off at 8 p.m. and will be shown live nationally on Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Sports En Español.
TEAM NOTES
GALAXY PLAY TO 0-0 DRAW WITH COLUMBUS:
The Galaxy opened the Arizona portion of their preseason on Sunday afternoon, playing to a 0-0 draw with the Columbus Crew. All 21 of the players who are under contract with the club played in the game with Mike Magee playing the full 90 minutes and the rest of the squad playing 45 minutes apiece.
Bruce Arena's lineup for the game was: Donovan Ricketts (Josh Saunders 46'), Todd Dunivant (Alex Cazumba 46'), Leonardo (Gregg Berhalter 46'), Omar Gonzalez (Yohance Marshall 46'), A.J. DeLaGarza (Sean Franklin 46'), Eddie Lewis (Jovan Kirovski 46'), Dema Kovalenko (Chris Birchall 46'), Juninho (Michael Stephens 46'), Tristan Bowen (Chris Klein 46'), Mike Magee, Edson Buddle (Bryan Jordan 46').
David Beckham and Landon Donovan did not make the trip while on loan in Europe while Alecko Eskandarian, Alan Gordon and Clint Mathis did not accompany the club to Arizona.
THREE SCRIMMAGES REMAIN:
The Galaxy are back in action this afternoon when they take on the Colorado Rapids in Casa Grande. Then, after a day of training on Thursday, they will take on the Kansas City Wizards in the first of two games between the two sides at the Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix. Those same two teams will meet again on Sunday at Arizona State before the Galaxy return to Los Angeles on Monday.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR FRIENDLIES:
Tickets are now on sale for the Galaxy's upcoming friendlies against Puntarenas FC of Costa Rica at Titan Stadium in Fullerton on Wednesday, March 10 and CD Aguila of El Salvador at The Home Depot Center on Sunday, March 21.
The game against Puntarenas will kick-off at 7:30 p.m. and all tickets are general admission. Galaxy full Season Ticket Holders can purchase tickets in advance for just $10 through the Galaxy front office, while all other fans can buy their tickets now for $20 by calling 1-877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or by visiting www.lagalaxy.com and at all Ticketmaster locations.
The game against Aguila, which will be the Galaxy's final preseason game of the year, will kick-off at 5 p.m. from The Home Depot Center. Galaxy full Season Ticket Holders will be able to use their Bonus Game A tickets for the match. Additionally, full season ticket holders can purchase additional tickets now through a special pre-sale before tickets will go on sale to the general public starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 25. Tickets start at just $15 and can be purchased by calling 1-877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or by visiting www.lagalaxy.com and at all Ticketmaster locations.
TWO GAME TICKET PACK NOW AVAILABLE:
Galaxy fans hoping to secure seats for either the club's season opener vs. New England on March 27, or the home leg of the SuperClasico vs. Chivas USA on April 1 can now purchase tickets to both of these games through a special two-game ticket pack. For as little as $30, fans can purchase a ticket to either of these games, along with a ticket to next week's friendly between Mexico and New Zealand at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday, March 3.
Fans wishing to purchase two-game packs and group tickets can do so now by visiting www.lagalaxy.com or by calling 1-877-3GALAXY (342-5299).
ON LOAN UPDATES:
David Beckham and Landon Donovan remain in Europe on loan with AC Milan and Everton respectively, with each in action last weekend.
On Saturday, Donovan played the full 90 minutes in midfield for Everton as they defeated Manchester United 3-1 at Goodison Park. Donovan helped to set up Everton's game-winning goal in the 76th minute, laying the ball off for Leighton Baines who crossed for Dan Gosling, who scored to make the score 2-1. Everton are now in eighth place in the Premier League with 38 points.
The following day, Beckham came off the bench to play the final nine minutes of Milan's 2-0 win at Bari, replacing Gennaro Gattuso in the 81st minute. Milan remain in third place in Serie A with 48 points, leaving them two points behind second place Roma and seven behind the league leaders Inter Milan.
Donovan and Everton play twice this week, traveling to Portugal for the second leg of their Europa League Round of 32 series against Sporting Lisbon on Thursday and then facing Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on Sunday in a Premier League game. Everton lead Sporting 2-1 on aggregate after last week's first leg, meaning that a win or a draw will assure them of a spot in the Round of 16. Tottenham are one of the seven teams currently ahead of Everton in the Premier League standings, with the Toffees claiming a 3-1-1 record against those clubs since Donovan's arrival last month.
Milan are also in action twice this week with a pair of league games. On Wednesday, they travel to Florence to take on Fiorentina before hosting Atalanta at the San Siro on Sunday.
YOUTH ACADEMY
ACADEMY TEAMS SPLIT WITH REAL SO CAL:
The LA Galaxy Youth Academy U-16 and U-18 teams split their home games this weekend against divisional rival Real SoCal. The U-16's won 3-1, Drew Murphy scoring twice and Dyllan Stevens adding a third just before halftime to give head coach Kenny Arena's team their second straight victory. The Galaxy U-16's are now in second place with a 3-1-2 record in the Division, giving them 11 points.
The U-18's however were not able to win their second straight, falling 3-1 to first place Real SoCal. Christian Alvarez gave the Galaxy a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute, but Real SoCal equalized just before halftime and then added two after the break to clinch a 3-1 win. The Galaxy are now 3-2-1 for 10 points, leaving them five points behind Real with 10 divisional games remaining.
Both teams are back in action on Saturday when they travel south to San Diego to take on Nomads SC at Kinsell Field. The U-16 game kicks off at 12:30 p.m., followed by the U-18 game at 2:30 p.m.
NEED TO KNOW
LOOKING FOR MORE UPDATES?:
If you are looking for continuous updates from the Galaxy all week long, be sure to visit the club's official websites www.lagalaxy.com and www.lagalaxyfutbol.com, or the club's official blog at www.thelagalaxy.blogspot.com for all the latest news from the club. The Galaxy can also be followed on Twitter at www.twitter.com/lagalaxy.
