"IDENTIFY, DEVELOP & REALIZE"

OVERVIEW:

The LA Galaxy Youth Academy presented by adidas, the club's official youth development program, is designed to identify, develop and realize the Galaxy stars of tomorrow. The LA Galaxy Youth Academy provides a path for young soccer players in the Los Angeles area to become professionals by placing them in a unique environment with a curriculum that challenges and educates, on and off the field. The LA Galaxy Youth Academy is focused on developing future professional soccer players - wins and losses are secondary.

Featuring Under-14, Under-16, Under-18 and Under-20 teams, the LA Galaxy Youth Academy allows the Galaxy to identify and train the best young talent in the region. Galaxy assistant coach Trevor James oversees all aspects of the LA Galaxy Youth Academy as the club's Director of Player Development.

TEAMS:
The LA Galaxy Youth Academy will have four teams in 2010. Each team will field a squad of approximately 25 players.

Under-14 Galaxy Youth Academy
Will participate in a "pre-Academy" match schedule.

Under-16 Galaxy Youth Academy
Will participate in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. Schedule | Roster

Under-18 Galaxy Youth Academy
Will participate in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.  Schedule | Roster

Under-20 Galaxy Youth Academy
Will participate in the USL Super-20 League, Pacific Southern California Division. Schedule | Roster

COMPETITIONS:
U.S. Soccer Development Academy:
Objective: The focus of the Academy is on player development and providing players with the best possible opportunity to develop to the highest level they are capable of achieving.
Standards: A minimum requirement of three training sessions and one rest day per week.
Teams: 77 of the top youth soccer clubs in the U.S.
Age Groups: U-16 & U-18 teams (minimum roster of 20 players); providing opportunities for more than 3,000 players.
Visit the Official U.S. Soccer Development Website

USL Super-20 League:
The USL Super-20 League is the only U-20 men's and women's North American amateur league. Created in 2006, the league provides the opportunity for the top 17-20 year olds to compete in high-level competition. The 2010 campaign features teams competing in six conferences, consisting of 10-14 regular season matches throughout the summer months.
Visit the Official USL Youth Development Website

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Telephone: 310.630.2096
academy@lagalaxy.com
Visit www.thegalaxyacademy.com for player profiles and additional coverage.