CARSON, Calif. (Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2014) – The LA Galaxy will continue their preseason training this week at StubHub Center. 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.
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This week, the Galaxy will take on Seattle Sounders FC in a scrimmage Friday, Feb. 6 at 11:30 a.m. PT. The closed-door scrimmage will only be open to media and take place on University Field #1 at StubHub Center. Media are able to park in Lot 17.
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.
On Sunday, Feb. 8, LA Galaxy forward Gyasi Zardes and the U.S. Men’s National Team will face Galaxy goalkeeper Jaime Penedo and Panama in a friendly match at StubHub Center at 1 p.m. PT live on ESPN and UniMas. Zardes earned his first cap for the USMNT when he appeared as a second-half substitute against Chile last week.
Galaxy Training Schedule (All times Pacific)
| Date | Start Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday, Feb. 3 | TEAM IN D.C. | |
Wednesday, Feb. 4 | TEAM RETURNS TO LA | |
Thursday, Feb. 5 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Friday, Feb. 6 | 11:30 a.m. | Scrimmage: LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Saturday, Feb. 7 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
Sunday, Feb. 8 | 10 a.m. | StubHub Center – University Field #1 |
1 p.m. | International Friendly: USMNT vs. Panama StubHub Center (ESPN, UniMas) | |
Monday, Feb. 9 | 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 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.
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.
