CARSON, Calif. (Monday, Nov. 17, 2014) – The LA Galaxy’s First To Five postseason quest to become the first team in MLS to win five MLS Cup trophies will continue this Sunday, Nov. 23 when the team faces Seattle Sounders FC at StubHub Center at 2 p.m. PT live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
Limited tickets remain for the Galaxy’s matchup Sunday against the Sounders. Fans can purchase tickets by calling 877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or visiting www.lagalaxy.com/playoffs.
The Galaxy will face the Sounders for the fourth and fifth times of 2014 after recording a 1-1-1 record in the previous three matches during the MLS Regular Season. Since Seattle entered MLS in 2009, the Galaxy have faced the Sounders in 15 regular season games, going 6-4-5. In four postseason meetings all time between the two clubs, LA have compiled a 3-1-0 record, scoring seven times and conceding three goals.
LA Galaxy Head Coach Bruce Arena is the winningest coach in MLS playoff history with a 28-9-5 record all-time in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Seattle Sounders Head Coach Sigi Schmid is the second-winningest coach in the MLS postseason, compiling a 23-14-8 record.
Since 1996, the LA Galaxy have made 66 MLS Cup Playoff appearances with a 40-19-7 record while scoring 112 goals. In Western Conference finals, the club has gone 13-7-2. Since the start of the 2009 season, the Galaxy have hosted 13 playoff games in Carson, including MLS Cup 2011 and 2012. In those 13 games, the Galaxy are 11-2-0 and 27-5-1 all-time in home playoff games.
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. The Galaxy recorded a 12-1-4 record at StubHub Center this year during the MLS Regular Season, scoring 44 goals while conceding just 14.
Galaxy Training Schedule (All times Pacific)
| Date | Start Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Monday, Nov. 17 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | TEAM OFF | |
Thursday, Nov. 20 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Friday, Nov. 21 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Saturday, Nov. 22 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Sunday, Nov. 23 | 2 p.m. | MLS Western Conference Championship Leg One: LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders FC, StubHub Center (ESPN, ESPN Deportes) |
Monday, Nov. 24 | 10 a.m. | 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.
Tickets to the Galaxy’s First to Five 2014 MLS Playoffs are on sale now. For playoff tickets, call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or visit www.lagalaxy.com/tickets/playoffs.
