CARSON, Calif. (Monday, Dec. 1, 2014) – The LA Galaxy’s First To Five postseason quest to become the first team in MLS to win five MLS Cuptrophies continues this Sunday, Dec. 7 at StubHub Center in the 2014 MLS Cup, when the team will face the Eastern Conference Champion New England Revolution at 12 p.m. PT live on ESPN and UniMás.
First To Five tickets for the MLS Cup Final are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or visiting www.lagalaxy.com/playoffs.
The match will mark third time that the Galaxy will face the Revolution in an MLS Cup Final as the Galaxy winning both prior matches by a score of 1-0. The Galaxy won their first MLS Cup title in 2002 against New England at Gillette Stadium with a 113th-minute goal from forward Carlos Ruiz giving the Galaxy the victory. In 2005, a goal in the 105th minute from Guillermo Ramirez saw the Galaxy earn their second MLS Cup.
LA will face New England for the second time this year, earning a 5-1 victory at StubHub Center on July 16 behind a brace each from Gyasi Zardes and MLS MVP finalist Robbie Keane and a goal from MLS Newcomer of the Year finalist Stefan Ishizaki.
Since the start of the 2009 season, the LA Galaxy have hosted 14 playoff games in Carson, including MLS Cup 2011 and 2012. In those 14 games, the Galaxy are 12-2-0 and 28-5-1 all-time in home playoff games.
Since 1996, the Galaxy have made 68 MLS Cup Playoff appearances with a 41-20-7 record while scoring 114 goals. LA Galaxy Head Coach Bruce Arena is the winningest coach in MLS playoff history with a 29-10-5 record all-time in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Arena is set to coach in his sixth MLS Cup Final all time, winning in four of his previous five appearances.
The Galaxy finished the 2014 MLS Regular Season with a 17-7-10 record and 61 points, scoring 69 goals scored while allowing just 37. LA’s +32 goal differential was the best in MLS this season and the second-highest in League history, trailing only the 1998 Galaxy side that recorded a +41 goal differential. The team ended the regular season with just seven losses in their 34 matches, the fewest in MLS this season, having only lost only four matches in the team’s final 26 games.
Galaxy Training Schedule (All times Pacific)
| Date | Start Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Monday, Dec. 1 | 11 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Wednesday, Dec. 3 | TEAM OFF | |
Thursday, Dec. 4 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Friday, Dec. 5 | 9 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Saturday, Dec. 6 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Sunday, Dec. 7 | 12 p.m. | MLS Cup Final: LA Galaxy vs. New England Revolution (ESPN, ESPN UniMás) |
*Following the team’s training on Friday, Dec. 5, there will be a joint press conference at 11:30 a.m. PT with LA Galaxy Head Coach and General Manager Bruce Arena and New England Revolution Head Coach Jay Heaps in addition to players from the Galaxy and Revolution. The conference will be held in the TV Studio at StubHub Center.
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 at the contact information above 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.comor by contacting any member of the Department.
Media planning to cover MLS Cup 2014 may apply for credentials by CLICKING HERE. Without exception, credential applications must be received bytoday at 3:00 p.m. PT.
Tickets to the MLS Cup Final at StubHub Center this Sunday, Dec. 7 are on sale now. For tickets, call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or visitwww.lagalaxy.com/tickets/playoffs.
