CARSON, Calif. (Sunday, March 22, 2015) – LA Galaxy II opened up their second-ever campaign in USL with a scoreless draw against Real Monarchs SLC on Sunday evening at the StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium. The match served as the inaugural game for the Monarchs who are one of seven MLS affiliates to join the league for the 2015 season.
Galaxy first team mainstay A.J. DeLaGarza went 90 minutes in central defense during the scoreless draw as he looks to return to first team duty after a nagging left foot injury sidelined him for much of the preseason.
LA had the better of the run of play in the first half as they controlled possession but were unable to find the back of the net. Both Travis Bowen and recent signee Adonis Amaya tested Real Monarchs goalkeeper Lalo Fernandez but could not break through. Fernandez ended the match with four saves.
Real Monarchs started to find their footing in the second half as Sebastian Salcedo launched a blast from distance in the 60th minute that forced Clement Diop to make one of his three saves on the evening. In the 67th minute, the visitors nearly tallied once more as the Galaxy II needed some last ditch defending to clear out the danger on a Monarchs corner that nearly resulted in a clear chance.
The Galaxy’s struggles in front of goal continued into the second half as less than 10 minutes later after the Monarchs’ chance, Los Dos second half substitute Ariel Lassiter launched an uncontested shot over the bar. Lassiter had another opportunity in the 83rd minute but saw his attempt sail wide.
In the closing minutes, Galaxy II threw numbers forward in search of a goal but Los Dos were unable to find their winner.
Galaxy II return to action next weekend when they host defending USL champion Sacramento Republic on Saturday, March 28 on StubHub Center’s main field beginning at 7:30 p.m. PT.
Galaxy II will play 14 USL Regular Season games at home during the 2015 campaign. A complete LA Galaxy II 2015 schedule can be found here. All LA Galaxy II matches will be streamed live on www.lagalaxy.com with home matches broadcast by Time Warner Cable lead announcer Joe Tutino along with Ralph Perez.
Season tickets to Galaxy II are $48 while single-game tickets can be purchased for $10 each. To purchase tickets, fans can visit www.lagalaxy.com/2 or call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299). All children ages 12 and under will receive free admission to all Galaxy II home games. Additionally, all home matches for Galaxy II will feature free parking.
Becoming a Los Dos 2015 Season Ticket Member offers fans additional benefits during the 2015 USL season, including 15% off for items at Team LA Store, special access to designated Galaxy II training sessions, an exclusive meet and greet with the 2015 team and coaching staff in addition to free tours of StubHub Center upon request.
