DUBLIN, Ireland. (Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015) – The LA Galaxy will continue preseason training in Europe this week ahead of a friendly match against Shamrock Rovers F.C. this Saturday, Feb. 21 in Dublin, Ireland. The Galaxy will kick off their 20th season in MLS when they face the Chicago Fire on Friday, March 6 at StubHub Center live on UniMás beginning at 7 p.m. PT.
Season tickets for the 2015 MLS season are on sale now, starting as low as $19.50 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 Locker Room Rewards access, invitation to Season Ticket Member event with the Galaxy team and discounts on additional single game tickets. For more information about becoming a Galaxy Season Ticket Member, please call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or visit www.lagalaxy.com/tickets.
Single-game tickets for each of the Galaxy’s 17 MLS matches at StubHub Center are also on sale now. Fans can click here or call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299) to purchase single-game tickets, which start as low as $19.50. The Galaxy’s entire 2015 MLS Regular Season schedule can be found at www.lagalaxy.com/schedule.
The Galaxy faced Hammarby in a preseason match Monday played at Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. In a 2-1 loss, forward Robbie Keane notched the Galaxy’s lone goal on a penalty kick in the 7th minute after fellow forward Gyasi Zardes drew the foul.
The Galaxy will 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. Rovers, 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.
Galaxy Schedule (All times local)
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
Tuesday, Feb. 17 | TEAM TRAVELS TO IRELAND |
Wednesday, Feb. 18 | Training in Dublin |
Robbie Keane and Galaxy visit to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin 1:00 p.m. local | |
LA Galaxy visit President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins Áras an Uachtaráin 4:00 p.m. local | |
Thursday, Feb. 19 | Training in Dublin |
Friday, Feb. 20 | Media availability with Bruce Arena and Galaxy players Tallaght Stadium 3:30 p.m. local |
Galaxy open training Tallaght Stadium 4:00 p.m. local | |
Saturday, Feb. 21 | Friendly: LA Galaxy at Shamrock Rovers F.C. Tallaght Stadium – Dublin, Ireland 4 p.m. local (8:00 a.m. PT) |
Sunday, Feb. 22 | TEAM RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES |
Monday, Feb. 23 | TEAM OFF |
Media members wishing to attend training are asked to contact Brendan Hannan 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.
For any additional information regarding the events above, please contact LA Galaxy Senior Director of Communications and Digital Brendan Hannan.
Interview Requests outside of these time periods can be made via email with the Galaxy Communications Department at mediarequests@lagalaxy.com.
