CARSON, Calif. (Friday, May 15, 2015) – In continuation of the LA Galaxy's 20 for Twenty community program, the LA Galaxy will host an LA Galaxy Women’s Soccer Clinic at StubHub Center ahead of the U.S. Women’s National Team match against Mexico this Sunday, May 17. The women’s clinic will run from 12-6 p.m. PT with different activities designed to promote the power of women in sports throughout the day.
Registration for the event is closed and it will not be open to the public for walk-ups.
Included in the event is a skills clinic, nutrition talk, coaching workshop and a question and answer session with former USWNT star Julie Foudy, among other activities. In addition, LA Galaxy community partner, Herbalife, will provide gift bags for all participants, and Herbalife Manager of Sports Performance and Education, Dana Ryan, will be on-site to discuss the importance of well-balanced nutrition for athletes. Sunday will mark a day highlighting the significance of women in sports as participants will attend the USWNT vs. Mexico match following the event.
The Women’s Soccer Clinic Sunday is also in conjunction with MLS WORKS’ Don’t Cross the Line platform as the LA Galaxy are committed to showcase female athletes throughout the year in support of the initiative. Don’t Cross the Line promotes unity, respect, fair play, equality and acceptance throughout soccer communities of Major League Soccer.
During the event, WholeFoods Market Torrance will contribute by providing donated meals to all participants.
20 for Twenty is a year-long initiative that will see the implementation of 20 unique community service acts to celebrate the Galaxy’s 20th season in Major League Soccer. The Galaxy Foundation has previously hosted a Build Day with Habitat of Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, participated in Read Across America, visited partners CHLA, worked with Heal the Bay to help clean Redondo Beach and participated in March of Dimes.
For any additional information, please contact any member of the LA Galaxy Communications staff. For more information on the LA Galaxy’s initiatives in the local Los Angeles community, visit www.lagalaxy.com/community.
WHO:
- LA Galaxy
- Julie Foudy, USWNT Alumna
- Dana Ryan, Herbalife
- Michelle Bholat M.D., American Heart Association
- Marti Reed, Positive Coaching Alliance
- Katie Pandolfo, StubHub Center General Manager
WHAT:
LA Galaxy Women’s Skills Clinic
WHEN:
Sunday, May 17
- 12:00 p.m. – Clinic Check-in (Field 5)
- 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. – LA Galaxy Skills Clinic
- 1:45 – 2:15 p.m. – Meal with WholeFoods Torrance Market
- 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Herbalife Nutrition Seminar
- 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop
- 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. – American Heart Association Talk
- 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Q & A with USWNT alumni Julie Foudy
- 6:00 p.m. – USWNT vs. Mexico
WHERE:
StubHub Center
Field 5
1800 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746
