CARSON, Calif. (Monday, Feb. 29, 2016) – The LA Galaxy will continue play in the 2015-16 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League (SCCL) quarterfinals this week when they face Santos Laguna on Tuesday, March 1, at Estadio Corona in Torreon, Mexico, in the second leg of the series (7 p.m. PT, Fox Sports 2). The Galaxy will then return to StubHub Center for their 2016 Major League Soccer opening match, set for Sunday, March 6, against Eastern Conference foe D.C. United (7 p.m. PT, UniMás).
LA Galaxy earned a 0-0 draw against Liga MX side Santos Laguna last week in the first leg of the 2015-16 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal series. With a win or a draw of 1-1 or higher on Tuesday, the Galaxy would advance to the semifinals where they would face the winner of the Seattle Sounders FC-Club América series.
In 29 games played, the Galaxy’s all-Time SCCL record is 15-8-6. The Galaxy continue to hold the record for most SCCL wins (15) and goals (52) by a U.S. team and are 6-2-3 in their last 11 SCCL games overall with five shutouts during that span. Forward Robbie Keane is the LA Galaxy’s all-time leading scorer in the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League with nine goals.
The Galaxy’s 2016 MLS Regular Season opening match will mark the 42nd time that the Galaxy have faced D.C. United in the MLS Regular Season and the third time that the clubs will face each other in the opening game of the season. In 20 matches against D.C. United at home all time, the Galaxy have gone 10-5-5, scoring 31 goals while allowing 19. The Galaxy are 2-1-2 in their previous five meetings against United and are 13-6-1 in their 20 previous home openers. In the previous two seasons, the Galaxy have only lost three MLS games at StubHub Center.
Tickets for the team’s 2016 opening match can be purchased now at www.lagalaxy.com/tickets/singlegame.
Galaxy Schedule
| Date | Start Time | Location |
| Monday, Feb. 29 | 12 p.m. local time | LA Galaxy coaches visit to Casa Herbalife Hogar para niñas Elena Domene (Av. Allende #1146 ote. Col. Centro. Torreón, Coahuila. C.P. 27000) |
| 7 p.m. local time | LA Galaxy Training:Estadio Corona – Torreon, Mexico*Last 15 minutes of training will be open to media; Bruce Arena and Robbie Keane will be made available following training | |
| Tuesday, March 1 | 7 p.m. PT | 2015-16 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal second-leg:LA Galaxy vs. Santos Laguna(FOX Sports 2)Estadio Corona – Torreon, Mexico |
| Wednesday, March 2 | Team returns to Los Angeles | |
| Thursday, March 3 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center University Field #1 |
| Friday, March 4 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center University Field #1 |
| Saturday, March 5 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center University Field #1 |
| Sunday, March 6 | 7 p.m. | MLS Regular Season:LA Galaxy vs. D.C. United (UniMás)StubHub Center |
| Monday, March 7 | Team Off | |
Media availability will take place field side following training on select days. Media members wishing to attend training are asked to contact the Galaxy Communications Department prior to the session that you wish to attend as the times and locations are subject to change. Please be advised that training sessions vary in length so be sure to arrive as close to the start of training as possible. A full training schedule will be announced at a later date.
Interview Requests outside of these time periods can be made via email with the Galaxy Communications Department at mediarequests@lagalaxy.com or by contacting any member of the Department.
LA Galaxy Season Ticket Memberships for the 2016 MLS season are available for purchase now. Season Ticket Members and Galaxy fans can go to www.lagalaxy.com/tickets/seasontickets or call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299) to secure their 2016 LA Galaxy Season Ticket package. For a full schedule, visit www.lagalaxy.com/schedule.
Becoming a 2016 LA Galaxy Season Ticket Member gives fans the opportunity to receive a number of benefits, including discounted pricing, LA Galaxy Team Store discounts, access to the 2016 Season Ticket Member Event, season tickets to LA Galaxy II, early game day stadium access and access to LA Galaxy Champions League matches, among other exclusive benefits. For more information, visit www.lagalaxy.com/tickets/seasontickets or call an LA Galaxy representative at 877-3GALAXY (342-5299).
