LA Galaxy to host Mexico vs. Wales as part of Mexican National Team World Cup Sendoff Celebration

The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF), Soccer United Marketing (SUM) and the LA Galaxy announced today that the Mexican National Team 2018 U.S. Tour will host a World Cup Sendoff Celebration in the Los Angeles area this Memorial Day Weekend. The four-day event will feature fan and media activities, concluding with a Sendoff Game, hosted by the LA Galaxy, on Monday, May 28 at the historic Rose Bowl against the Top-20 ranked national team of Wales.

This first-of-its kind tour celebration, titled “Rumbo a LA Victoria – presented by Allstate,” will be devoted to the fans, capturing the excitement of what will be Mexico’s last game in the States before this summer’s 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 

LA Galaxy Season Ticket Members will receive exclusive access to a Mexico vs. Wales discounted presale. LA Galaxy Season Ticket Members can purchase tickets for Mexico vs. Wales at the Rose Bowl here.

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Scheduled events for “Rumbo a LA Victoria –presented by Allstate” include:

Saturday, May 26 – Men in Blazers LIVE in Los Angeles, Presented by Allstate (venue TBD)

Sunday, May 27 – Mexican National Team Open Training at the Rose Bowl

Monday, May 28 – Mexico vs. Wales at the Rose Bowl

*Additional details about each event, including kick off time for the match, will be unveiled at a later date
^The Media Day event is for credentialed working media only

Tickets for the match go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 5 at 10 a.m. PT via MexTour.org, Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Fans that purchase a ticket to the match will have the opportunity through Ticketmaster to opt-in for a ticket to the Open Training.

The best way to guarantee your ticket for Mexico vs. Wales and the Open Training is to call the LA Galaxy for an exclusive offer at 877-3GALAXY (877-342-5299).

“Allstate has been a proud partner of the Mexican National Team for more than a decade now, and we take great pride in our commitment to the team and its loyal fan base,” said Pam Hollander, Vice President of Marketing for Allstate. “Allstate and our agents understand how important the game of soccer is to our communities so it’s our mission to help them continue to embrace and express their passion to the fullest, and we look forward to cheering on Mexico in its Sendoff Game and at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.”

The sendoff weekend celebration will culminate on gameday outside the Rose Bowl with the AT&T Futbol Fiesta, a 120,000 sq. ft. interactive fan area featuring sponsor booths, food, music, and autograph sessions by Mexican soccer legends. 

Over the years, Mexico has played in several big matches at the iconic Rose Bowl, including their historic 2015 CONCACAF Cup 3-2 win over the United States to qualify for the 2017 FIFA Confederation’s Cup. Mexico last played in Pasadena in 2017, in a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Jamaica in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Wales, currently 20th in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, is managed by Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs and features global stars such as Real Madrid midfielder Gareth Bale and Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey. Mexico has played Wales on three occasions, winning two and tying one. The two nations last met on May 27, 2012 in East Rutherford, NJ - exactly six years and a day from their 2018 scheduled match - with Mexico winning 2-0 on a brace by Aldo De Nigris.

The “Rumbo a LA Victoria – presented by Allstate” announcement was made today at a news conference in Los Angeles, where the Mexican National Team also unveiled their new English-language social media initiatives. Starting today, the Mexican National Team will speak to its fans in English, with active engagement via new @miseleccionmxEN pages across Twitter and Facebook. With these accounts, the Mexican National Team will be able to reach its fans all across the globe, sharing new English content as the team prepares for this summer’s World Cup.

For more information, fans are invited to visit www.MexTour.org, the ultimate fan destination page with the latest information related to the team’s visit to U.S. cities throughout the year, including full tour schedule, on-sale dates, gameday guide and activities, public events and more. Also, fans can visit the official Mexican National Team U.S. e-store, http://store.miseleccion.us/, featuring the latest team gear, including jerseys, hats, team merchandise and more.

Now in its 16^th edition, the annual Mexican National Team U.S. Tour matches have become one of the most popular events in the sport, with an average of approximately 50,000 fans per game throughout the years. With nearly 80 games played since 2002, the Mexican National Team has been able to use the matches not only as a way to prepare for important competitions like the FIFA World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup, but also to reach their fervent fan base across North America.

The Tour, sponsored by adidas, Advance Auto Parts, Allstate Insurance Company, AT&T, Coca-Cola, Daisy Brand, Delta/Aeromexico, el Jimador, Estrella Jalisco, Makita, Nissan, POWERADE, The Home Depot, and Wells Fargo, will visit various cities across the United States in 2018 including San Antonio, Santa Clara, Dallas and Los Angeles, and will be broadcast nationally on the Univision and FOX family of networks and Fútbol de Primera Radio Network.

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