LA Galaxy II will host
Soccer For All Night
during this weekend’s match against Sacramento Republic FC, celebrating the special needs community of Los Angeles. The match kicks off at 6:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 25 at the StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium.
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The festivities will kick off pregame, with a
Soccer For All
soccer clinic put on by the LA Galaxy Foundation for special needs athletes. The LA Galaxy Special Olympics Southern California Unified team will be assisting athletes at the clinic.
LA Galaxy’s Special Olympics Unified team will be recognized at halftime of the match. The team was formed as part of a partnership between the LA Galaxy and Special Olympics Southern California that brings individuals with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 16-25, together as teammates to participate in unique training, competition and social experiences.
After participating in an
open tryout earlier in the season
,
20 players were selected
based on three criteria: (1) their ability to value and work with teammates of all abilities, (2) their commitment to the Play Unified experience and their teammates, and (3) their understanding of the game of soccer and its rules.
Earlier this season, the LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified squad opened their 2017 season with
a convincing 5-2 win
over the San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium.
In addition, the first 200 fans to enter the stadium will receive a free LA Galaxy-branded clear bag, in accordance with
StubHub Center’s new bag policy
.
Support the local special needs community at LA Galaxy II’s
Soccer For All
night this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Fans save when they purchase tickets in advance, available
here
.
