CARSON, Calif. (Monday, Jan. 26, 2014) – The LA Galaxy will begin their first full week of training Monday at StubHub Center ahead of the 2015 Major League Soccer Regular season. The LA Galaxy will begin their 20th season in MLS when they face the Chicago Fire on Friday, March 6 at StubHub Center live on UniMás with kickoff set for 7 p.m. PT.
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During the Galaxy’s preseason, the team will travel to Stockholm, Sweden for a game against Hammarby played Monday, Feb. 16 at Tele2 Arena at 11:30 a.m. PT (7:30 p.m. local time). Hammarby, one of Sweden’s longest-serving clubs, plays in Sweden’s top professional division and is also owned by Anschutz Entertainment Company.
The Galaxy will then face Shamrock Rovers F.C. in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 8 a.m. PT (4 p.m. local time). The match will see the return of 2014 MLS MVP Robbie Keane, Ireland’s captain and all-time leading scorer, to his hometown of Dublin. Shamrock, the most successful professional club in Irish history, play in Ireland’s top flight professional division, the League of Ireland Premier Division. Rovers F.C. have won a record 17 League of Ireland titles, 24 Football Association of Ireland Senior Challenge Cups (FAI Cup) and 18 League of Ireland Shields.
The LA Galaxy will wrap up preseason competition with a friendly match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium Saturday, Feb. 28 with kickoff set for 2 p.m. PT.
LA Galaxy II will hold its second-annual Open Tryout Saturday, Jan. 31 at 8 a.m. PT and Feb. 1 for a chance to join the team for the upcoming 2015 USL PRO season. Members from the LA Galaxy and LA Galaxy II technical staff, who will be on hand for tryouts, will select a minimum of two players to trial with Los Dos for the preseason with the opportunity to play in the club’s 2015 campaign.
Galaxy Training Schedule (All times Pacific)
| Date | Start Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Monday, Jan. 26 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Thursday, Jan. 29 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Friday, Jan. 30 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Saturday, Jan. 31 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Sunday, Feb. 1 | TEAM OFF | |
Monday, Feb. 2 | TEAM OFF | |
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 as the schedule is 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.
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.
