CARSON, Calif. (Monday, June 30, 2014) – The LA Galaxy (5-3-5, 20 points) kick off a three-game home stand when they host the Portland Timbers in a 4th of July match at StubHub Center on Friday at 8:00 p.m. PT live on NBC Sports Network. Following the match the Galaxy will host a fireworks show at StubHub Center for all in attendance.
Friday’s match is the second meeting of the season between the two Western Conference foes. The Galaxy and Timbers played to a 1-1 draw in the first meeting of the season at Providence Park May 11. All-time, the Galaxy are 4-3-2 against the Pacific Northwest side. The Galaxy have dominated the Timbers at home, going 3-0-1 in matches played at StubHub Center outscoring the Timbers seven goals to one in four meetings.
On Tuesday, July 1 the Galaxy will support defender Omar Gonzalez and the U.S. National Team as they take on Belgium in the knockout round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Galaxy will host a viewing party at Veteran’s Park in Redondo Beach as the U.S. looks to advance into the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time since 2002.
Galaxy Training Schedule (All times Pacific)
| Date | Start Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Monday, June 30 | OFF | |
Tuesday, July 1 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Wednesday, July 2 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Thursday, July 3 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Friday, July 4 | 8 p.m. | MLS: LA Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers – StubHub Center – NBC Sports Network |
Saturday, July 5 | TBA | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Sunday, July 6 | TBA | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Monday, July 7 | TBA | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Media availability will take place fieldside 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. Please be advised that training sessions vary in length so be sure to arrive as close to the start of training as possible.
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.
Season tickets for the 2014 MLS season are still available, starting at $12.50 per game. Becoming a Galaxy Season Ticket Member gives fans the opportunity to see every Galaxy home game as well as a number of additional benefits such as access to the new LA Galaxy Locker Room Rewards program, extra savings on additional single and group tickets, early entrance into the stadium and much more. For more information about becoming a Galaxy Season Ticket Member, please call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or visit www.lagalaxy.com/tickets.
