The Galaxy kick off the 2011 MLS season on Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Seattle against the Seattle Sounders FC, live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and espn3.com. Fans can also listen to Joe Tutino's live play-by-play or chat with other fans at www.lagalaxy.com/gamedaylive.
Video: Match Preview
Catch up on all the preseason action, on and off the field, with the articles, videos and photos below.
PRESEASON RECAP
PRESEASON MATCHES:
February 8 - Cardozo scores as Galaxy play Portland to 1-1 draw
February 10 - Galaxy play San Jose to 1-1 draw
February 16 - Galaxy fall to Rapids, 4-2, in preseason scrimmage
February 21 - Galaxy beat expansion Whitecaps, 2-0
February 22 - Galaxy close out training in AZ with second 2-0 win
March 2 - Galaxy fall on PKs to Club Tijuana
March 4 - Galaxy beat Canadian U-23 team, 4-0
March 10 - Galaxy close out preseason with 2-1 win over UCLA
ALL-ACCESS PODCASTS:
<strong>Chris Birchall</strong><br><object width="299" height="202" data="data:application/x-silverlight-2," type="application/x-silverlight-2"><param name="source" value="http://latv.neulion.com/mlsvp/scripts/mls.xap"><param name="initParams" value="catid=2004,id=11634,shareembed=true,server=http://latv.neulion.com/mlsvp/,pageurl=http://latv.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?id=11634&catid=2004"><param name="background" value="Transparent"><param name="minRuntimeVersion" value="3.0.40624.0"><param name="autoUpgrade" value="true"><param name="Windowless" value="true"><param name="enableHtmlAccess" value="true"><a href="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=149156&v=3.0.40624.0"><img src="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=108181" border="0" alt="Get Microsoft Silverlight"></a></object> |
<strong>Bruce Arena</strong><br><object width="299" height="202" data="data:application/x-silverlight-2," type="application/x-silverlight-2"><param name="source" value="http://latv.neulion.com/mlsvp/scripts/mls.xap"><param name="initParams" value="catid=2004,id=11729,shareembed=true,server=http://latv.neulion.com/mlsvp/,pageurl=http://latv.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?id=11729&catid=2004"><param name="background" value="Transparent"><param name="minRuntimeVersion" value="3.0.40624.0"><param name="autoUpgrade" value="true"><param name="Windowless" value="true"><param name="enableHtmlAccess" value="true"><a href="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=149156&v=3.0.40624.0"><img src="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=108181" border="0" alt="Get Microsoft Silverlight"></a></object> |
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VIDEOS:
<p><strong>On The Road: Arizona (part 1)</strong><br>We go behind-the-scenes as the Galaxy head to Arizona for preseason training. Hear from veterans Landon Donovan and Mike Magee, plus a few of the rookies.</p> |
<p><strong>On The Road: Arizona (part 2)</strong><br>Hear from rookie Dan Keat on his recovery from a heel fracture. Also hear from designated players Landon Donovan and Juan Pablo Angel on their expectations and outlook for the 2011 season.</p> |
<p><strong>On The Road: Arizona (part 3)</strong><br>Take a look at the unique group within the group, the Galaxy goalkeepers. Also, learn more about the relationship between new Galaxy assistant coach Curt Onalfo and head coach Bruce Arena.</p> |
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<p><strong>Beckham Returns</strong><br>David Beckham talks to media after his first preseason training with the Galaxy. Also hear from fellow designated players Landon Donovan and Juan Pablo Angel on Beckham's return.</p> |
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>MLS Road Trip: 1 v 1 with Michael Stephens</strong><br>Jackie Pickering sits down with LA Galaxy second-year midfielder Michael Stephens to recap the off-season and look ahead to 2011.</p> |
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>MLS Road Trip: Galaxy Recap</strong><br>Nick and Jackie give their take on the Galaxy this upcoming season</p> |
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GALAXY CARAVAN RECAP
<strong>Mon., March 7</strong> |
<p style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>"Galaxy Night with the Kings"</strong><br>The night was filled with Galaxy-themed activities, starting with the ceremonial puck drop by a Galaxy players Todd Dunivant, Sean Franklin, Omar Gonzalez and Mike Magee, as well as Galaxy promotions and giveaways during timeouts and intermissions. The Kings Ice Crew also showed their support by wearing Galaxy t-shirts and hats.</p><table style="border: 0px none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px none; vertical-align: top;"><p><strong>Recap & Photos</strong><br><a href="//www.lagalaxy.com/news/2011/03/galaxy-kick-caravan-la-kings"><img style="border: 0pt none; float: left; margin: 0px 5px;" src="//losangeles-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/puckdrop_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="75" align="left"></a></p></td><td style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px none; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Videos: (click image to play)<br><a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=2010&id=12183" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; border: 0pt none; margin: 0px 5px;" src="//losangeles-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/kings_GALLERY.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="75"></a><a href="http://www.foxsportswest.com/pages/video?PID=pUS0lDcAlb06P_dnD8JThe8hQHNta8ED" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; border: 0pt none; margin: 0px 5px;" src="//losangeles-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/landon_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="75"></a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> |
<strong>Tues., March 8</strong> |
<strong>Team visit to Children's Hospital Los Angeles</strong><p><a href="//www.lagalaxy.com/content/galaxy-caravan-childrens-hospital-la-visit" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; border: 0pt none; margin: 0px 5px;" src="//losangeles-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/030811_LA_GALAXY_0127_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="67"></a>Beckham, Berhalter, Dunivant, Franklin, González, Jimenez, Magee and Stephens visited patients at Children’s Hospital, making room-to-room visits, taking photos, signing autographs and handing out Galaxy gifts to patients. <a href="//www.lagalaxy.com/content/galaxy-caravan-childrens-hospital-la-visit" target="_blank">VIEW PHOTOS</a></p> |
<strong>Wed., March 9</strong> |
<strong>Galaxy Home Makeover</strong><p>A Galaxy player will help The Home Depot and Univision make a family’s dream for their twin sons to live in a soccer-themed bedroom a reality. </p> |
<strong>Wed., March 9</strong> |
<strong>In-studio Visits</strong><p style="margin-bottom: 0px;">Galaxy players along with Miss LA Galaxy Court Members and the Galaxy Street Team went in-studio to local media outlets CBS/KCAL, Telemundo, KWHY Ch. 22 and FS West. Players learned a lot about what goes into making a broadcast!</p><table style="border: 0px none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px none; vertical-align: top;"><p><strong><a href="//www.lagalaxy.com/content/galaxy-caravan-media-visits" target="_blank">VIEW PHOTOS</a></strong><br><a href="//www.lagalaxy.com/content/galaxy-caravan-media-visits" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; border: 0pt none;" src="//losangeles-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/telemundo_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="75"></a></p></td><td style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px none; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Videos: (click image to play)<br><a href="http://www.foxsportswest.com/pages/video?PID=EEpjzHl1kTOoEp2wadEJR9YzytHkt7p9" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; border: 0pt none; margin: 0px 5px;" src="//losangeles-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/thumb.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="75"></a><a href="http://www.foxsportswest.com/pages/video?PID=1e9wYm3CG7K8FVfL_Z_QVC1D72U_cTZy" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; border: 0pt none; margin: 0px 5px;" src="//losangeles-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/barrett_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="75"></a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> |
<strong>Thurs., March 10</strong> |
<strong>Soccer Practice Surprise</strong><a href="//www.lagalaxy.com/content/galaxy-caravan-soccer-practice"><img style="border: 0pt none; float: left; margin: 5px;" src="sites/default/files/caravan_soccer_practice_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="75"></a><p>Galaxy players Michael Stephens and AJ DeLaGarza made a surprise visit to the Hollywood AYSO Region 78 practice tonight. Kids got a little hands on training from the pros and autographs after practice. <a href="//www.lagalaxy.com/content/galaxy-caravan-soccer-practice">VIEW PHOTOS</a></p> |
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Thurs., March 10</span></strong><span style="font-size: small;"><br></span></p> |
<strong>Meet the Rookies!<br></strong><p style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><a href="//www.lagalaxy.com/content/galaxy-caravan-player-autographs" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; border: 0pt none; margin: 5px;" src="//losangeles-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/thumb_0.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="75"></a>Galaxy rookies Dan Keat, Dustin McCarty, Hector Jimenez, Jack McBean, Miguel Lopez, Paolo Cardozo and Ryan Thomas signed autographs while fans browsed some of the new 2011 Galaxy merchandise. Miss LA Galaxy Lara and court members Monique and Chelsea also greeted fans and handed out special gifts, including a Galaxy beanie, tshirt and bracelet. <a href="//www.lagalaxy.com/content/galaxy-caravan-player-autographs" target="_blank"><strong>PHOTOS</strong></a></p> |
<strong>Fri., March 11</strong> |
<p style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>2011 Galaxy Kick Off Luncheon presented by Herbalife</strong><br>Galaxy fans enjoyed a buffet lunch and plenty of surprises from Galaxy players and staff! Some lucky fans received scarves from the players, while others were recipients of autographed Galaxy balls. After the event, players continued to do interviews with ESPN TV and Radio properties. See photos from both the luncheon and interviews, as well as listen to a few of the interviews.</p><table style="border: 0px none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px none; vertical-align: top;"><p><strong>Photos</strong><br><strong><a href="//www.lagalaxy.com/content/galaxy-caravan-kick-luncheon" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; border: 0pt none; margin: 0px 5px;" src="//losangeles-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/team_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="75"></a><a href="//www.lagalaxy.com/content/galaxy-caravan-espn-la" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; border: 0pt none; margin: 0px 5px;" src="//losangeles-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/espn_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="75"></a><br></strong></p></td><td style="background-color: #ffffff; border: 0px none; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Audio: (click image to play)<br><a href="http://espn.go.com/espnradio/player?rd=1#/podcenter/?callsign=ESPNRADIO&autoplay=1&id=6207882" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; border: 0pt none; margin: 0px 5px;" src="//losangeles-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/espnradio.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="75"></a><a href="http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/videohub/video/clipDeportes?id=1251175" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; border: 0pt none; margin: 0px 5px;" src="//losangeles-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/jorgeramos_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="75"></a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> |
