Wikipedia

LA Galaxy

Not to be confused withLos Angeles FC.

TheLA Galaxy(originally known as theLos Angeles Galaxy) are an American professionalsoccerclub based in theGreater Los Angelesarea. The club competes inMajor League Soccer(MLS) as a member of theWestern Conference.The Galaxy began play in1996as one of the league's ten charter members.

LA Galaxy
Nickname(s)Galaxy,Los Angelinos,Los Galácticos
Short name
  • LA
FoundedJune 15, 1994(30 years ago)(1994-06-15)[1]
StadiumDignity Health Sports Park
Capacity27,000[2]
OwnerAEG Worldwide
PresidentDan Beckerman
Head coachGreg Vanney
LeagueMajor League Soccer
2024Western Conference:2nd
Overall: 4th
Playoffs:Champions
Websitelagalaxy.com
Current season

The Galaxy were founded in 1994 and are owned byAnschutz Entertainment Group(also owners of theLos Angeles Kings,as well as an interest in theLos Angeles Lakers). In their early years, the club played home games at theRose BowlinPasadena, California.Since 2003, they have played atDignity Health Sports ParkinCarson, California.The team holds a rivalry with theSan Jose Earthquakesin theCalifornia Clásicoand used to play theSuperClasicoagainst city rivalsChivas USAbefore that team folded in 2014. Following the league's dissolution of Chivas USA, a new expansion team,Los Angeles FC(LAFC), was formed in 2014 and began play in2018;the new L.A. rivalry was dubbed "El Tráfico".

The franchise isMajor League Soccer's most successful team,with a record sixMLS Cupsand four additional appearances in the final, and won the Western Conference regular-season title eight times, join-record fourSupporters' Shields,twoU.S. Open Cups,and oneCONCACAF Champions' Cuptitle. In 2017, the club added the dubiousMLS Wooden Spoonto its trophy case for finishing at the bottom of the MLS table.

In 2007, the club made international headlines with the signing of English playerDavid BeckhamfromReal Madrid,the most high-profile transaction with Major League Soccer to that point. The club has fielded other high-profile international players includingZlatan Ibrahimović,Steven Gerrard,Nigel de Jong,Robbie Keane,Ashley Cole,Marco Reus,Luis Hernández,Giovani dos Santos,Mauricio Cienfuegos,Carlos Ruiz,Jonathan dos Santos,Jorge Campos,Javier Hernández,and AmericanLandon Donovan,who is the all-time leading scorer for the club.[3]In 2019,Forbesestimated the club is the second most valuable in the league, worth about $480 million.[4]

In2024,the LA Galaxy won a record-extending sixth MLS Cup, and broke the record for most goals during a playoff campaign with 18 goals.

History

edit
Further information:Soccer in Los Angeles

Early years (1996–2000)

edit
Cobi Jones,who played for the club from their inaugural season until his retirement in 2007

LA Galaxy is one of the 10 founding clubs in Major League Soccer. The name "Galaxy" was derived from Los Angeles being home to the "stars" ofHollywood.[5]The team began competing in thefirst seasonof the then-new league, which took place in 1996.

In the inaugural season, the Galaxy finished first in the Western Conference and contested the firstMLS Cupfinal, finishing as runners-up toD.C. United.In 1997, they started 1–7, but went 15–9 for the rest of the season to qualify for the playoffs. The Galaxy ended up second in their conference, losing to theDallas Burn.In 1998, the Galaxy left off on a streak, eventually finishing 24–8. The Galaxy defeated the Dallas Burn, 9–3 on aggregate. They lost in the semi-final to theChicago Fire,5–1 on aggregate.

The Galaxy again finished first in the Western Conference in 1999, with a final record of 20–12, with a win in theCONCACAF Champions' Cup,but lost to D.C. United again 2–0. The 2000 season had the Galaxy in second in the Western Division, at 14–10–8. Despite this, they lost to theKansas City Wizardsafter a tied aggregate and a sudden-death game. Los Angeles won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup that same year, one of three American clubs to win the tournament.

2001 was another successful year for Los Angeles, winning the Open Cup and scoring 1,000 all-time points, and withCobi Jonesscoring the 300th goal, but again they fell short by being defeated byLandon Donovanand theSan Jose Earthquakes.Again the club clinched first in the Western Conference with a 16–9–3 record, their fifth time being first. Los Angeles were to take part in FIFA's Club World Cup as Concacaf champions from the previous year, but the tournament was canceled that year.

First MLS Cup (2002)

edit

In 2002, the Galaxy won their first MLS Cup in the club's fourth appearance by defeating theNew England Revolution1–0.[6]In 2003, the Galaxy finished fourth playing more away games due to stadium construction, with the possible existing obstacles, the team finished 9–12–9. The Galaxy bounced back by gaining second with an 11–9–10 record. They lost to the Wizards in the final, 0–2.

In 2005, the Galaxy acquired Landon Donovan from San Jose. The franchise won the Open Cup again ending with a record of 13–13–6. Having qualified for the playoffs for the 2005 season, the Galaxy has been the only team to appear in the playoffs in all of the league's first ten seasons.[7]They won the2005 MLS Cup,defeating the New England Revolution in extra time, 1–0.[8]

The 2006 season began on March 16 with the sudden death ofDoug Hamilton,the team's 43-year-old general manager, who suffered aheart attackon board a plane carrying the team back fromCosta Ricawhere they had playedSaprissain theCONCACAF Champions' Cup.[9]The team finished fifth in the Western Conference, eliminating them from playoff contention for the first time since the league's inception. Midway through the season,Steve Sampsonwas sacked as head coach,[10]replaced byFrank Yallop.[10]The team managed to make a deep run to the U.S. Open Cup final, but lost 3–1 against the Chicago Fire.

Beckham era (2007–2012)

edit
David Beckhamplaying for Galaxy in 2007

In March 2007,Herbalifesigned a five-year deal with the Galaxy, worth between $4–5 million a year, to be the club's primary shirt sponsor.[11]Four months later, the club signedDavid BeckhamfromReal Madrid.His debut was made atHome Depot Centerbefore a record crowd of nearly 35,000,[12]including many celebrities,[12]coming on in the 78th minute in a 1–0 loss toChelseain a match during theWorld Series of Footballtournament. The match brought unprecedented TV coverage fromESPN,who used 19 cameras to cover it, including one trained only on Beckham, even when he was on the bench.[13]In that season'sSuperLiga,LA reached the final but lost to Mexican sidePachucaonpenaltiesafterextra time.LA nearly made the end-of-season play-offs, but were eliminated following a 1–0 loss to the Chicago Fire. In the off-season, Cobi Jones retired and, amidst rumors that he was going to be sacked, Yallop resigned as head coach following a friendly match at Home Depot Center. The San Jose Earthquakes bought out his contract and offered a third round draft pick to the Galaxy as compensation to hire Yallop as their new head coach.[14]Yallop was replaced at LA byRuud Gullit,who signed a three-year contract with the club, making him the highest paid coach in MLS history.[15]Cobi Jones returned as assistant coach. LA went on a promotional tour of Australia and New Zealand, setting attendance records in both countries. 80,295 people showed up atStadium Australiafor the match betweenSydney FCand LA Galaxy, which the home side won 5–3.[16]They also played a tour of Asia, and competed in the inauguralPan-Pacific ChampionshipinHonolulu,[17]finishing third after beating Sydney 2–1 in the third-place match.[18]

In the2008 MLS season,LA went on a seven-game winless streak that saw them drop from first place in the Western Conference to outside playoff contention, prompting the resignation of manager Ruud Gullit and firing of general managerAlexi Lalas.[19]Gullit was replaced byBruce Arena,who was unable to lead LA into a play-off spot, for the third-straight season.[20]

Landon Donovanplaying for Galaxy in 2010

In the following off-season, both club captain David Beckham and vice-captain Landon Donovan were involved in loan deals with European clubs until the beginning of the new MLS season; Beckham toMilanin Italy and Donovan to German clubBayern Munich.Donovan was seeking a permanent transfer to Munich, while Beckham was expected to return to LA in March, prior to the 2009 season.[21]Beckham went on to seek a permanent transfer to Milan in a bid to sustain hisEnglandcareer through the2010 World Cup,[22]and Milan made a bid for the player that was rejected by LA.[23]One day before his loan deal was to expire, Milan and LA reached an agreement to allow Beckham to stay in Italy until the conclusion of theRossoneri'sseason in June, before returning to LA in July.[23]Donovan was not offered a contract by Bayern, and returned to the U.S. in time for the beginning of the2009 MLS season.[24]In the bookThe Beckham ExperimentbyGrant Wahl,Donovan openly criticized Beckham for his handling of the loan deals. Beckham and Donovan would later reconcile upon Beckham's return to LA in July.[25]

LA finished the 2009 season top of the Western Conference and runners-up in theMLS Supporters' Shield,qualifying for the2009 MLS Cup.[26]They reached the final by beatingChivas USA3–2 on aggregate in the quarter-final, andHouston Dynamo2–0, after extra time, in the semi-final. In the final they drew 1–1 withReal Salt LakeatQwest FieldinSeattle,but lost 5–4 on penalties. By reaching the final, they qualified for the2010–11 CONCACAF Champions LeaguePreliminary Round.

After the 2009 success, both Donovan and Beckham again went out on second loan spells. Donovan went toEvertonwhile Beckham returned to Milan, where he ruptured his Achilles tendon and therefore missed his chance at playing in the World Cup for England and subsequently missing most of the Galaxy's 2010 season.

In 2010, the Galaxy stayed at the top of the table and won the Supporters' Shield, the first time MLS played a balanced schedule. They then lost to FC Dallas in the Western Conference Final, one game away from making another appearance at MLS Cup.

Los Angeles Galaxy starting line-up in 2011

In 2011, a year in which they added theRepublic of Ireland'sall-time leading goalscorerRobbie Keane,they won their fourth Supporters' Shield with two games remaining, becoming the third-straight team to win consecutive Shields while amassing the second-best points total in MLS history.[citation needed]They followed this up with their third MLS Cup, defeating the Houston Dynamo 1–0 in thefinal.[27]The 2011 MLS Cup was the Galaxy's first MLS Cup Victory in regulation. The 2002 and the 2005 MLS Cup wins were won in overtime.

In January 2012, after much speculation, Beckham signed a new two-year deal with LA to secure his short-term future at the club.[28]Despite the new contract, Beckham confirmed in November 2012 that he would be leaving the Galaxy at the end of the 2012 MLS season.[29]On December 1, 2012, the Galaxy won their second-straight MLS Cup victory over the Houston Dynamo, 3–1. Galaxy defenderOmar Gonzalezwon the MLS MVP trophy, heading in the 1–1 equalizer in the 60th minute. That goal was quickly followed by a Donovan penalty kick, and Keane sealed the game with another penalty kick in stoppage time.[30]In post-match interviews both Donovan and Beckham remained coy about their future MLS plans.[31][32]

First to five league championships (2013–2016)

edit
Galaxy captain,Robbie Keanewas the2014 MLS Cup MVP.

The Galaxy finished the 2013 season third in the Western Conference. They reached the conference semi-finals, where they lost 2–1 to Real Salt Lake. They also reached the semi-finals of the2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League,but lost 3–1 on aggregate to Mexican teamMonterrey.

Following the defeat toSeattle Sounders FCin the final game of the season with the Supporters' Shield on the line, the team entered the 2014 MLS playoffs defeating Real Salt Lake, advancing to face Seattle once again in the Western Conference Finals, advancing to the MLS Cup by away goals. They played the New England Revolution in the 2014 MLS Cup and won 2–1 in overtime, thereby becoming five-time champions, a league record.[33]At the end of the season, longtime LA Galaxy andUnited States national teamplayer Landon Donovan retired.[34]

On January 7, 2015, the LA Galaxy announced the signing of long time Liverpool playerSteven Gerrardto an 18-monthDesignated Playercontract, reportedly worth $9 million. He joined the team in July 2015 following the end of the2014–15 Premier Leagueseason,[35]and made his debut in anInternational Champions CupagainstClub Américaon July 11.[36]

The club again made headlines by acquiring Mexican star andBarcelonaacademyproductGiovani dos Santosin July as a designated player. Not since the days ofJorge Campos,Carlos HermosilloandLuis Hernándezin the late 1990s and early 2000s had the Galaxy had a notable Mexican player, let alone one in the prime of his career.[citation needed]Dos Santos made an impactful impression on the Galaxy early on, scoring on his club debut againstCentral FCin theCONCACAF Champions Leagueand then in his league debut against the Sounders. In his first five club matches, he had a goal, an assist or both to total with four goals and five assists in that span.

Wooden Spoon and rebuilding (2016–2023)

edit

Before the start of the2016 season,it was announced that long-time servicing center-backOmar Gonzalezwould leave the Galaxy after nine years toC.F. Pachuca.[37]

On November 22, 2016, long-time general manager and head coach Bruce Arena left the club to begin his second stint as head coach of theUnited States national team,bringing most of the Galaxy's coaching staff with him, including associate head coach Dave Sarachan.[38][39]Arena was replaced as general manager by former Galaxy playerPeter Vagenas,and as head coach by hisLA Galaxy IIcounterpart,Curt Onalfo.

The front office constructed the team to rely on players from the academy and Galaxy II system.[citation needed]Multiple injuries exposed the naive roster construction, which included erratic performances by Jermaine Jones, and sparse production from Giovanni Dos Santos.[citation needed]With a 6–10–4 record, the Galaxy fired Curt Onalfo and replaced him with former head coach Sigi Schmid on July 27, 2017.[40]Under Schmid, the club went 2–8–4 and finished the season in last place overall with a mark of 8–18–8. It was only the fourth time that the club failed to make the postseason, and the club's firstwooden spoon.[citation needed]

Ibrahimović playing with the LA Galaxy in 2019.

In March 2018, the team signedZlatan Ibrahimovićon a two-year, $3 million contract with targeted allocation money.[41]The Swede made his debut in the inauguralEl Tráficomatch against LAFC, scoring two goals to end the game with the Galaxy coming from 0–3 down to win 4–3. One of the goals Ibrahimović scored in that game later received theMLS Goal of the Yearaward. Los Angeles throughout the season dealt with defensive struggles, and in their last match of the regular season, againstHouston Dynamo,the Galaxy were defeated and once again missed the postseason.[42]

After the 2018 season, the Galaxy ended Ibrahimović's original deal and signed him to a new and higher salarieddesignated playercontract.[43]On March 1, 2019, the team announced they had exercised its one offseason Buyout of a Guaranteed Contract on Giovani dos Santos, thus releasing him from the team.[44]

In the2019 season,the Galaxy welcomedGuillermo Barros Schelottoto the club as head coach. The Galaxy also added a number of players, notably UruguayanDiego Polenta,Argentine World Cup veteranCristian Pavón,fellow ArgentineFavio Álvarezand MexicanUriel Antuna.With this, and the emergence of academy productEfraín Álvarez,the Galaxy placed fifth in the West and made the playoffs. The season was best remembered for Ibrahimović's performances against LAFC, including a hat-trick at home in July and a brace inBanc of California Stadiumthat August. Ibrahimović finished the season with 30 goals, the second-highest mark in the season and third-highest total in league history (with the record being broken by LAFC'sCarlos Velathat year). In theplayoffs,the Galaxy defeatedMinnesota United FC2–1 before falling to LAFC, 5–3. Ibrahimović left the club in November, and of the 2019 signings—most of them on loan—only Pavón returned for 2020.

Three years later, in December 2022, MLS sanctioned the Galaxy for the 2019 Pavón signing, stripping the club of $1 million inallocation moneyand suspending club presidentChris Klein.Moreover, the club was not allowed to sign international players in the 2023 summer transfer window.[45]

The club arranged for a transfer fromLa LigaclubSevilla,signing a three-year contract withJavier "Chicharito" Hernandezon January 21, 2020, and making him the highest-paid player in the league.[46][47][48]At the end of the season, after failing to making the postseason, head coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto was fired, and replaced withDominic Kinnearas interim manager. On January 5, the Galaxy announcedGreg Vanneyas the new manager.[49]

Under Vanney, the Galaxy narrowly missed the MLS playoffs in 2021, finishing eighth in the Western Conference (15th overall). In 2022, the club showed marked improvement, punctuated by the continued improvement of Hernández (who scored 18 goals) and the signings of formerBarcelonayouth productRiqui Puigand European veteranGastón Brugman.The Galaxy finished fourth in the West (eighth overall), their highest mark since 2016, and beatNashville SCat home in the first round of theMLS Cup playoffsbefore falling again to their crosstown rivals LAFC in the conference semifinals, 3−2, at the last minute. Hernández was named the team's player of the year that season.

In the offseason leading up to 2023, team president Chris Klein was suspended through the primary transfer window after undisclosed payments involving the team's 2019 signing of Cristian Pavon, in which MLS reported that Pavon should have been classified as a designated player.[50]The league's sanctions on the Galaxy meant that the team could not make any international signings during the 2023 summer transfer window. Despite these punishments, Klein signed a multi-year extension with the team. In response, Galaxy supporter group leaders announced a unified boycott, refusing to attend any home games until Klein was removed from his position.[51]

The Galaxy began 2023 with their worst start to a season in club history, winless in their first seven games while twice ending up at the bottom of the league's overall standings. After a loss toCharlotte FCin May, Galaxy supporters were seen involved in a shouting match with manager Greg Vanney,[52]who had assumed control of the team's soccer operations in the wake of Klein's suspension. In the aftermath, ESPN ranked the Galaxy 29 of 29 in their MLS power rankings, saying they were "not a serious club".[53]

On May 30, 2023, the Galaxy officially announced they had parted ways with Klein.[54]

MLS Cup championship return (2024–present)

edit

In2024,the Galaxy would introduce top signings in attackersJoseph PaintsilandGabriel Pec,while lettingDouglas Costaand Chicharito leave the club. This marked a shift in philosophy from a club focused on signing world-famous players and toward one with lesser-known yet well-regarded players who could thrive in MLS. The Galaxy would narrowly miss out on finishing in first place to rivals LAFC, finishing on the same points total (64) than their local foes but losing on tiebreakers. During the regular season, the four-man attack of Riqui Puig, Serbian strikerDejan Joveljić,Paintsil and Pec provided 54 of the team's 69 MLS goals, equaling their highest output since 1998 (matched in the MLS Cup-winning2014campaign).[55]The Galaxy would defeatColorado Rapidsin a two-game first round series (scoring nine goals in the round), then beatMinnesota Unitedby a 6−2 margin and theSeattle Soundersin a tightly contested 1–0 Western Conference final to advance to their first MLS Cup since 2014. Puig assisted Joveljić on the winning goal in the 85th minute; the next day, it was revealed that Puig hadtorn his ACLearlier in the game, thus ending his season.[56]On December 7, the Galaxy defeated theNew York Red Bulls2–1 to win their sixth MLS Cup in club history, their first in exactly ten years.[57]The Galaxy also recorded the most goals in playoffs history with 18 across the campaign.[58]

Colors and badge

edit
Los Angeles Galaxy first logo (1996–2007)
Carlos Ruizwearing the Galaxy's old gold-and-green uniform in 2004

The LA Galaxy's current team colors are navy blue, gold, and white. The team's primary uniform is white and the secondary uniform is blue.[59]The colors were adopted to coincide withDavid Beckham's arrival with the team in 2007 as part of an overall re-branding exercise spearheaded by then GM Alexi Lalas. Before 2007, the Galaxy played in various color combinations, usually comprising gold, teal green and white with black accents, and often highlighting an iconic sash design from the left shoulder and across the chest.[60]Their original jersey, used in the inaugural 1996 MLS season, reflected the colors of the city of Los Angeles and featured black-and-teal halves, black sleeves with gold and red accents, black shorts and black socks.[61]

The Galaxy have had two logos to date. The original brand was gold, teal and black, and featured the Galaxy wordmark superimposed over a golden swirl, with a stylized black outline. The logo was changed in 2007, again to coincide with David Beckham's arrival,[62]and now features a blue shield with a gold border, the LA Galaxy team name, and a quasar at the top of the crest.[63]

The quasar, featured prominently on the LA Galaxy's shield, was originally featured on the 1957 Seal of Los Angeles County, as well as the modifiedSeal of Los Angeles County, California.

The name "Galaxy" was created byNikeat the conception of the league; the apparel company was also the original uniform supplier for the team.[64]

Club operations

edit

The Galaxy first turned a profit in 2003, becoming the first MLS team to do so.[65]After the team moved into the new Home Depot Center, the team saw increased attendance, a doubling of revenue from sponsors, and revenues from parking and concessions.[65]

AForbes2015 report ranked the LA Galaxy second in MLS in terms of annual revenue ($44 million) and in franchise value ($240 million).[66]The Galaxy earn more in annual club sponsorship income ($14 million) and annual local TV rights ($5 million) than any other MLS team.[67]The Galaxy have the highest annual revenue of any MLS team, the third highest revenue of anyCONCACAFteam, and the seventh highest revenue of any team in the Americas.[68]

Kit sponsors

edit
Wikimedia Commons has media related toLos Angeles Galaxy kits.
Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor Sleeve sponsors
1996–2002 Nike — —
2003–2005 Budweiser
2006–2007 Adidas
2007–2020 Herbalife
2021 Honey[69]
Herbalife[70]
2022–present Honey

Stadium

edit
Dignity Health Sports Park, the Galaxy's home stadium since 2003

From 1996 to 2002, and for anEl Tráficoexhibition game in 2023, the Galaxy played their home games at the 107,000-person capacityRose BowlinPasadena,but often heldU.S. Open Cupgames atTitan Stadiumon the campus ofCalifornia State University, Fullerton.The Galaxy played 10 games in total at Titan Stadium; the U.S. Open Cup Final was held there in 2001 when the Galaxy won the tournament.

Period Venue Location
1996–2002, 2023-2024 Rose Bowl Pasadena, California
1999–2011 (U.S. Open Cup) Titan Stadium Fullerton, California
2003–present Dignity Health Sports Park Carson, California

In 2003, the Galaxy moved to Dignity Health Sports Park (then known as the Home Depot Center, later known as StubHub Center), on the campus ofCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsinCarson,approximately ten miles south of downtown Los Angeles. The stadium is a 27,000-seatsoccer-specific stadium,the second of its kind in MLS,[71]but has hosted other sports such as rugby and American football. From 2005 to 2014, the Galaxy shared the stadium with their now-defunct league rivalsChivas USA,with whom they competed in theSuperClasico.

Club culture

edit

Cozmo

edit
LA Galaxy mascot Cozmo at Dignity Health Sports Park, 2015.

Cozmo is the Galaxy's mascot.[72]He has dark blue skin with yellow eyebrows and white eyes matching the Galaxy's home uniform colors. He replaced the Galaxy's original mascot, "Twizzle", who also looked like it was from outer space but was more humanoid in form, wearing a space-man's helmet and cape.[73]

Galaxy Star squad

edit

The Galaxy Star Squad is the official cheerleaders of the club. They often attend events hosted by the Galaxy, such as autograph sessions, and can be often seen around the stadium during game time giving away scarves and supporting the team.[74]

Supporters

edit

The Angel City Brigade was created in 2007 to help establish a festive and vibrant atmosphere in Dignity Health Sports Park for the Galaxy. They were originally located in section 121 in the General Admission area of the stadium.[75]

The LA Riot Squad formed after a loss in the 2001 MLS Cup, when then-Galaxy keeperKevin Hartmanchallenged a group of Galaxy fans to form a supporter group of 100 people by opening day of 2002. The reward if they were able to do this was a keg of beer.[76]They are located in sections 137 and 138 in the General Admission area of the stadium.

Galaxians are the first and original supporter group of the LA Galaxy, having been established in 1996 during the Galaxy's first season in MLS. They were originally located in section 124.[75][non-primary source needed]

Galaxy Outlawz is the latest group started in 2019. They now join the Galaxians and the Angel City Brigade in the new safe standing section in the north end.[75][non-primary source needed]

Victoria Block is the newest safe standing only section built in 2020 replacing all of the bleachers from sections 120 to 123 in the north end of the stadium. It is the new supporters only section and new home for the Galaxians, Angel City Brigade, and Galaxy Outlawz.[75][non-primary source needed]

Ring of Honor

edit
Tenure Name
2002–2006 Doug Hamilton
1996–2003 Mauricio Cienfuegos
2007–2012 David Beckham
2005–2014
2016
 Landon Donovan

[77][78][79]

Rivalries

edit

San Jose Earthquakes

edit
Main article:California Clásico

The Galaxy's longest-running rivalry match is theCalifornia Clásico,played against theSan Jose Earthquakes.It is considered among the fiercest and longest-running rivalries in American soccer.[80]The intrastate rivalry dates to the founding of MLS, and their encounters in the MLS Cup playoffs and final. Some also cite that the rivalry developed in reflection of traditional Northern California—Southern California sports rivalries.[81]

Los Angeles FC

edit
Main article:El Tráfico

WhenLos Angeles FC(LAFC) joined the league in 2018 as an expansion team, a newcrosstown rivalrywas born. The Galaxy's current record vs LAFC, through 2022, is 7-5-5 (including 0-2 in the playoffs). Dubbed "El Tráfico",[82]the rivalry has become one of the most passionate in the league.[83]

Chivas USA

edit
Main article:SuperClasico

From 2005 to 2014, the Galaxy were rivals withChivas USA(now defunct), with whom they shared the same stadium, in the SuperClasico.[84][85]This contest, with Chivas USA, was dominated by the Galaxy, who won 22 of the 34 encounters. The rivalry was the only intra-stadium rivalry in MLS until Chivas ceased operations at the end of the 2014 season.

Broadcasting

edit

From 2023, every Galaxy match is available viaMLS Season Passon theApple TV app.Prior to this international all-streaming deal, the Galaxy appeared on a number of TV stations in the Southern California area throughout its first 27 years of existence.

At the end of the 2011 season, the Galaxy announced a ten-year, $55 million deal withTime Warner Cable(now Charter Spectrum), the most lucrative local media contract in MLS history, to begin at the end of the2012 MLS season.[86]Previously, Galaxy matches were televised regionally in English onFox Sports Westor Prime Ticket.[87]While awaiting the launch of those networks, all 2012 English-language matches were broadcast on local outletKDOC,with one match showcased on Time Warner Cable SportsNet near the end of the season. In Spanish, 2012 matches were shown on independent outletKWHYwithAdrian Garcia Marquezand Francisco Pinto commentating.[88]Television commentary is now handled by Joe Tutino and former Galaxy playerCobi Jones,and the radio stream is broadcast on the club's website.

Until they stopped broadcasting MLS in 2023,ESPNcarried most games on itsESPN+platform for out-of-market viewers, as well as showing nationally televised broadcasts onESPN,ESPN2,orABC.FOX Sportshandles nationally televised broadcasts onFox Sports 1,or theFOX.WhenUnivisiónbroadcast a nationally televised game on its main network,UniMás,orTUDN,the match stream was also available onTwitter.[89]

Players and staff

edit
For details on former players, seeAll-time Los Angeles Galaxy roster.

Roster

edit
As of January 28, 2025[90]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK SRB Novak Mićović
2 DF JPN Miki Yamane
3 DF ARG Julián Aude
4 DF JPN Maya Yoshida
5 DF DEN Mathias Jørgensen
6 MF USA Edwin Cerrillo
7 FW URU Diego Fagúndez
10 MF ESP Riqui Puig
11 FW BRA Gabriel Pec
12 GK USA JT Marcinkowski
14 DF USA John Nelson
15 DF SLV Eriq Zavaleta
16 MF USA Isaiah Parente
18 MF GER Marco Reus
No. Pos. Nation Player
19 DF USA Mauricio Cuevas
21 MF USA Tucker Lepley
22 MF USA Elijah Wynder
24 MF USA Sean Davis
25 DF COL Carlos Emiro Garcés
27 FW ESP Miguel Berry
28 FW GHA Joseph Paintsil
29 FW CMR Aaron Bibout
31 GK USA Brady Scott
51 MF CMR Ascel Essengue
75 DF USA Harbor Miller
77 GK USA John McCarthy
84 MF USA Ruben Ramos Jr

Out on loan

edit

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
30 MF CRC Gino Vivi(on loan toDeportivo Saprissa)
— MF MEX Jonathan Pérez(on loan toNashville SC)

Coaching staff

edit
As of February 27, 2023[91]
Role Name Nation
Technical director vacant
Head coach Greg Vanney United States
Assistant coach Dan Calichman United States
Assistant coach Nick Theslof United States
Assistant coach Jason Bent Canada
Goalkeeper coach Kevin Hartman United States

General managers

edit
Tenure Name
1994–1998 Danny Villanueva[92]
1999–2000 Sergio del Prado[93]
2000–2001 Tim Luce[94]
2002–2006 Doug Hamilton[95]
2006–2008 Alexi Lalas[96]
2008–2016 Bruce Arena[97]
2016–2017 Peter Vagenas[98]
2017–2018 Sigi Schmid[99]
2018–2021 Dennis te Kloese[100]
2024- Will Kuntz

Head coaches

edit
Sigi Schmid(pictured here with theColumbus Crew) led the Galaxy to their first MLS Cup title in 2002
As of January 2022[101]
Tenure Name Nation
1996 – June 10, 1997 Lothar Osiander United States
June 10, 1997 – April 23, 1999 Octavio Zambrano Ecuador
April 22, 1999 – August 16, 2004 Sigi Schmid Germany
August 18, 2004 – June 6, 2006 Steve Sampson United States
June 7, 2006 – November 5, 2007 Frank Yallop Canada
November 9, 2007 – August 11, 2008 Ruud Gullit Netherlands
August 11, 2008 – August 18, 2008 Cobi Jones(interim) United States
August 18, 2008 – November 22, 2016 Bruce Arena United States
December 13, 2016 – July 27, 2017 Curt Onalfo United States
July 27, 2017 – September 10, 2018 Sigi Schmid Germany
September 10, 2018 – December 28, 2018 Dominic Kinnear(interim) United States
January 2, 2019 – October 29, 2020 Guillermo Barros Schelotto Argentina
October 29, 2020 – November 8, 2020 Dominic Kinnear(interim) United States
January 5, 2021 – present Greg Vanney United States

Youth development

edit

Ventura County FC

edit
See also:Ventura County FC

The Galaxy created the LA Galaxy IIreserve teamin January 2014 to compete in theUSL.[102]In theirinaugural season,Los Dosfinished third with a record of 15–6–7, and reached the semi-final where they lost toSacramento Republic FC. For the2015 USL season,the Galaxy were placed in the Western Conference. On March 15, 2024 at 04:42 PM the team announced a partial relocation toThousand Oaks, Californiaand rebranded to Ventura County FC.[103]

Academy

edit

As part of its development program, the Galaxy operates an academy system with U-18 and U-16 teams competing in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, and U-14 and U-12 teams competing in Southern California Developmental Soccer Leagues (SCDSL).[104]Recent academy graduates include:Jack McBean,Oscar Sorto,Jose Villarreal,Gyasi Zardes,Raul Mendiola,Bradford Jamieson IV,andEfraín Álvarez.

Alliance clubs

edit

The LA Galaxy extended its youth development program and structure through the integration of existing youth clubs that have partnered under the LA Galaxy name.[105][non-primary source needed]Known as the LA Galaxy Academy Alliance Clubs, they are located throughout Southern California, retain some autonomy and have access to LA Galaxy resources and outreach programs. One alliance club, LA Galaxy Orange County, has a men's category competing in theUnited Premier Soccer League.[106][non-primary source needed]

Honors

edit
U.S. PresidentBarack Obamapresented with a team jersey during an event to welcome 2014 MLS Cup champions the LA Galaxy in the East Room of the White House on February 2, 2015
National
Competitions Titles Seasons
MLS Cup 6 2002,2005,2011,2012,2014,2024
Supporters' Shield 4 1998, 2002, 2010, 2011
U.S. Open Cup 2 2001,2005
Western Conference (Playoff) 10 1996, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2024
Western Conference (Regular Season) 8 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010, 2011
Continental
Competitions Titles Seasons
CONCACAF Champions Cup 1 2000

Minor trophies

edit

Retired numbers

edit

The LA Galaxy have not officially retired any jersey number. Former LA Galaxy player,Cobi Jones,was incorrectly believed to have had his jersey No. 13 retired until it was again issued in 2017 toJermaine Jones.[109]

Team results

edit
Main article:List of LA Galaxy seasons

This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Galaxy. For the full season-by-season history, seeList of LA Galaxy seasons.

Season League Position Playoffs USOC Continental/ Other Average
attendance 		Top goalscorer(s)
Div League Pld W L D GF GA GD Pts PPG Conf. Overall Name(s) Goals
2020 1 MLS 22 6 12 4 27 46 –19 22 1.00 10th 20th DNQ NH Leagues Cup
MLS is Back Tournament 		NH
GS 		2,199 Cristian Pavón 10
2021 34 13 12 9 50 54 –4 48 1.41 8th 15th DNQ NH Leagues Cup DNQ 14,849 Javier Hernández 17
2022 34 14 12 8 58 51 +7 50 1.47 4th 8th QF QF Leagues Cup DNQ 22,841 Javier Hernández 18
2023 34 8 14 23 51 67 –16 36 1.06 13th 26th DNQ QF Leagues Cup GS 24,106 Tyler Boyd
Riqui Puig 		7
2024 34 19 8 7 69 50 +19 64 1.88 2nd 4th W DNE Leagues Cup Ro32 26,136 Dejan Joveljić 19

^1.Avg. attendanceinclude statistics from league matches only.
^2.Top goalscorer(s)includes all goals scored in League,MLS Cup Playoffs,U.S. Open Cup,MLS is Back Tournament,CONCACAF Champions League,FIFA Club World Cup,and other competitive continental matches.

International tournaments

edit
Further information:LA Galaxy in international soccer competitions

Player awards

edit

Statistical records

edit

MLS regular season only, as of October 7, 2019[110]

Top goalscorers

edit
No. Nation Name Career MLS Play­offs Open Cup Cont­inental Total(Apps) Average
1 United States Landon Donovan 2005–2014, 2016 113 15 6 7 141(317) 0.44
2 Republic of Ireland Robbie Keane 2011–2016 83 9 3 9 104(165) 0.63
3 United States Cobi Jones 1996–2007 70 6 4 2 82(392) 0.21
4 Guatemala Carlos Ruiz 2002–2004, 2008 51 11 6 1 69(104) 0.66
5 Sweden Zlatan Ibrahimović 2018–2019 52 1 0 0 53(58) 0.91
6 United States Edson Buddle 2007–2010,2012, 2015 45 2 0 0 47(144) 0.33
7 El Salvador Mauricio Cienfuegos 1996–2003 35 7 2 1 45(269) 0.17
8 Serbia Dejan Joveljić 2021–present 34 7 3 0 44(122) 0.36
9 United States Alan Gordon 2005–2010, 2014–2016 29 1 4 8 42(203) 0.21
10 United States Gyasi Zardes 2013–2017 34 2 3 1 40(154) 0.26

Player of the Year

edit
Landon Donovanis Galaxy's all-time top scorer and assist leader, and four-time MVP
Year Nation Player
1996 Ecuador Eduardo Hurtado
1997 El Salvador Mauricio Cienfuegos
1998 United States Cobi Jones
1999 United States Kevin Hartman
2000 New Zealand Simon Elliott
2001 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ezra Hendrickson
2002 Guatemala Carlos Ruiz
2003 United States Kevin Hartman
2004 United States Kevin Hartman
2005 United States Herculez Gomez
2006 United States Landon Donovan
2007 United States Chris Klein
2008 United States Landon Donovan
2009 United States Landon Donovan
2010 United States Edson Buddle
2011 United States Landon Donovan
2012 Republic of Ireland Robbie Keane
2013 Republic of Ireland Robbie Keane
2014 Republic of Ireland Robbie Keane
2015 Republic of Ireland Robbie Keane
2016 Mexico Giovani dos Santos
2017 France Romain Alessandrini
2018 Sweden Zlatan Ibrahimović
2019 Sweden Zlatan Ibrahimović
2020 Argentina Cristian Pavón
2021 Mexico Javier Hernández
2022 Mexico Javier Hernández
2023 Spain Riqui Puig
2024 Spain Riqui Puig

Golden Boot

edit

The Golden Boot winner is the leading goal scorer at the end of the season (only goals in MLS count). This award did not exist from 1996 to 2004. TheMLS Scoring Champion Awardincluded both goal and assist totals those years.

Year Nation Player Goals
2002 Guatemala Carlos Ruiz 24
2005 United States Landon Donovan 12
2006 United States Landon Donovan 12
2007 United States Landon Donovan 8
2008 United States Landon Donovan 20
2009 United States Landon Donovan 12
2010 United States Edson Buddle 17
2011 United States Landon Donovan 12
2012 Republic of Ireland Robbie Keane 16
2013 Republic of Ireland Robbie Keane 16
2014 Republic of Ireland Robbie Keane 19
2015 Republic of Ireland Robbie Keane 20
2016 Mexico Giovani dos Santos 14
2017 France Romain Alessandrini 13
2018 Sweden Zlatan Ibrahimović 22
2019 Sweden Zlatan Ibrahimović 30
2020 Argentina Cristian Pavón 10
2021 Mexico Javier Hernández 17
2022 Mexico Javier Hernández 18
2023 United States
Spain		 Tyler Boyd
Riqui Puig		 7
2024 Brazil Gabriel Pec 16

Defender of the Year

edit
Year Nation Player
1996 Mexico Jorge Campos
1997 United States Robin Fraser
1998 United States Robin Fraser
1999 United States Robin Fraser
2000 United States Danny Califf
2001 United States Greg Vanney
2002 United States Alexi Lalas
2003 United States Danny Califf
2004 Jamaica Tyrone Marshall
2005 Jamaica Tyrone Marshall
2006 United States Chris Albright
2007 United States Ty Harden
2008 United States Sean Franklin
2009 Jamaica Donovan Ricketts
2010 United States Omar Gonzalez
2011 United States Omar Gonzalez
2012 Guam A. J. DeLaGarza
2013 United States Omar Gonzalez
2014 Guam A. J. DeLaGarza
2015 Brazil Leonardo
2016 Belgium Jelle Van Damme
2017 England Ashley Cole
2018 England Ashley Cole
2019 Uruguay Diego Polenta
2020 Mexico Julián Araujo
2021 Mexico Julián Araujo
2022 England Jonathan Bond
2023 Brazil Lucas Calegari
2024 Japan Maya Yoshida

References

edit
  1. ^"General Overview".Major League Soccer.2009. Archived fromthe originalon June 25, 2008.RetrievedJune 26,2009.
  2. ^"Main Stadium".DignityHealthSportsPark.com.RetrievedApril 1,2020.
  3. ^"No. 135 (and 136) at last: Landon Donovan becomes MLS all-time goal king – Planet Futbol".SI.com.Sports Illustrated. May 25, 2014. Archived fromthe originalon May 29, 2014.RetrievedJune 5,2014.
  4. ^Smith, Chris (November 4, 2019)."Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Teams 2019: Atlanta Stays On Top As Expansion Fees, Sale Prices Surge".Forbes.RetrievedNovember 15,2019.
  5. ^"Los Angeles Galaxy (1996–present)".Sports E-cyclopedia.RetrievedApril 6,2007.
  6. ^"Wire: Galaxy Claims 2002 MLS Cup with 1–0 Double OT Win Over Revs, Will Go for Rare" Double "vs. Crew in U.S. Open Cup Final on Thursday".U.S. Soccer. Archived fromthe originalon April 25, 2012.RetrievedOctober 30,2011.
  7. ^"Lagalaxy.com".LA Galaxy.RetrievedSeptember 20,2014.
  8. ^"HIGHLIGHTS: LA Galaxy vs. NE Revolution | MLS Cup 2005".November 13, 2005. Archived fromthe originalon February 22, 2014.RetrievedJuly 12,2018.
  9. ^"Galaxy GM, president Doug Hamilton dies on flight home".soccertimes.com. March 9, 2006. Archived fromthe originalon September 8, 2008.RetrievedMay 11,2008.
  10. ^ab"Galaxy fires Sampson as coach".USA Today (AP).June 6, 2006.RetrievedMay 11,2008.
  11. ^"L.A. 'Galaxy' Gets Herbalife Lift".Media Buyer Planner. January 10, 2008.RetrievedJanuary 10,2008.
  12. ^ab"Celebrities at the LA Galaxy vs. Chelsea F.C."Zimbio. January 21, 2007.RetrievedJuly 21,2007.
  13. ^"Beckham debut a surreal night for MLS".ESPN FC. 2007. Archived fromthe originalon November 4, 2007.RetrievedJuly 22,2007.
  14. ^"Yallop leaves Los Angeles to coach Quakes".mlsnet.com. 2007. Archived fromthe originalon January 6, 2008.RetrievedFebruary 5,2008.
  15. ^"Los Angeles Galaxy appoint Gullit as coach".ESPN FC. 2007. Archived fromthe originalon November 9, 2007.RetrievedFebruary 5,2008.
  16. ^McMorran, Steve (December 2, 2007)."Beckham superb in L.A. Galaxy's tour final".USA Today.RetrievedDecember 2,2007.
  17. ^"Galaxy can't top Gamba Osaka at PPC".la.galaxy.mlsnet.com. 2008. Archived fromthe originalon February 25, 2008.RetrievedFebruary 5,2008.
  18. ^"Beckham, Los Angeles beat Sydney in third-place match".ESPN FC. 2008. Archived fromthe originalon October 23, 2012.RetrievedFebruary 5,2008.
  19. ^"Report: Los Angeles coach Gullit resigns; president/GM Lalas out".ESPN FC.Archived fromthe originalon June 28, 2022.RetrievedAugust 11,2008.
  20. ^"2008 MLS Cup Playoffs Schedule Announced".Our Sports Central. 2008.RetrievedSeptember 27,2008.
  21. ^"Los Angeles reject A.C. Milan's opening gambit for Becks".ESPN FC. 2009. Archived fromthe originalon May 10, 2011.RetrievedFebruary 7,2009.
  22. ^"Beckham admits he wants to swap LA for Milan".ESPN FC. February 4, 2009. Archived fromthe originalon February 8, 2009.RetrievedAugust 23,2010.
  23. ^ab"Beckham Agrees to Return to Los Angeles in Mid-july".Los Angeles Times.2009. Archived fromthe originalon December 10, 2008.RetrievedMarch 8,2009.
  24. ^"LA.galaxy.mlsnet.com".LA.galaxy.mlsnet.com.RetrievedOctober 30,2011.[dead link‍]
  25. ^Fifield, Dominic (July 16, 2009)."David Beckham warns LA Galaxy he will go on loan again".The Guardian.London.
  26. ^Jones, Grahame L. (November 23, 2009)."Real Salt Lake defeats Galaxy for the MLS championship".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedMay 28,2024.
  27. ^Wahl, Grant (November 28, 2011)."Hollywood Ending: If this was indeed David Beckham's final game in MLS, he went out in style, carrying the Galaxy to a championship and affirming the value of star power in America".Sports Illustrated.Archived fromthe originalon December 13, 2013.RetrievedNovember 25,2011.
  28. ^Markazi, Arash (January 19, 2012)."David Beckham to stay with Galaxy".ESPN.Archivedfrom the original on January 23, 2012.RetrievedDecember 3,2011.
  29. ^Wahl, Grant (November 20, 2012)."Beckham to leave Galaxy".FIFA. Archived fromthe originalon November 28, 2012.RetrievedDecember 3,2012.
  30. ^"Recap: Gonzalez, Donovan lift Galaxy to fourth MLS Cup".MLS Network. December 1, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon December 5, 2012.RetrievedDecember 3,2011.
  31. ^Daviz\s, Steve (December 1, 2012)."Yet Another Retirement Hint from Landon Donovan".NBC Sports.RetrievedDecember 3,2011.
  32. ^Daviz\s, Steve (December 2, 2012)."Beckham coy after MLS farewell".NBC Sports. Archived fromthe originalon December 14, 2012.RetrievedDecember 3,2011.
  33. ^Dawkes, Phil (December 7, 2014)."LA Galaxy 2–1 New England Revolution".BBC Sport.RetrievedJanuary 12,2015.
  34. ^"Landon Donovan: Forward retires as champion after MLS win".BBC Sport.December 9, 2014.RetrievedJanuary 12,2015.
  35. ^Baxter, Kevin (January 7, 2015)."Galaxy announces Steven Gerrard's 18-month deal on Wednesday".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedJanuary 7,2015.
  36. ^"Gerrard makes quiet debut for Los Angeles Galaxy".Yahoo.July 12, 2015. Archived fromthe originalon December 23, 2015.RetrievedJuly 12,2015.
  37. ^"LA Galaxy transfer defender Omar Gonzalez to C.F. Pachuca".MLSsoccer.com. December 22, 2015.RetrievedDecember 22,2015.
  38. ^Carlisle, Jeff (November 22, 2016)."Bruce Arena rehired as United States coach, replacing Jurgen Klinsmann".ESPN FC.
  39. ^Goff, Steven (November 22, 2016)."Bruce Arena is named coach of U.S. national soccer team".The Washington Post.
  40. ^"LA Galaxy name Sigi Schmid Head Coach; Curt Onalfo relieved of duties effective immediately".LAGalaxy.com.July 27, 2017.RetrievedJuly 27,2017.
  41. ^"Could Zlatan Ibrahimović make his debut on March 31 against LAFC?".March 23, 2018.
  42. ^Boehm, Charles."LA Galaxy 2, Houston Dynamo 3 | 2018 MLS Match Recap".mlssoccer.com.
  43. ^"Zlatan Ibrahimovic signs Designated Player deal with LA Galaxy".ESPN. December 18, 2018.RetrievedFebruary 6,2019.
  44. ^Rodriguez, Alicia (March 1, 2019)."LA Galaxy buy out Giovani dos Santos to remove him from roster".mlssoccer.com.
  45. ^"LA Galaxy fined, president suspended for violating salary budget".ESPN.Associated Press. December 2, 2022.RetrievedDecember 30,2022.
  46. ^"LA Galaxy sign forward Javier" Chicharito "Hernández".LA Galaxy.January 21, 2020.RetrievedJanuary 23,2020.
  47. ^Hernández, Dylan (January 21, 2020)."Column: Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández says he's in 'right place at right time' as Galaxy's brightest star".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedJanuary 23,2020.
  48. ^DiGiovanna, Mike (January 17, 2020)."'Chicharito' Hernandez to join Galaxy, become highest paid player in MLS ".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedJanuary 23,2020.
  49. ^Bogert, Tom (January 5, 2021)."LA Galaxy name Greg Vanney head coach".mlssoccer.com.
  50. ^"Galaxy fined, president suspended for hidden pay".ESPN.com.December 2, 2022.RetrievedJune 3,2023.
  51. ^"LARiotSquad".Twitter.January 14, 2013.Archivedfrom the original on August 31, 2024.RetrievedJune 3,2023.
  52. ^Mbu, Joshua (May 29, 2023)."LA Galaxy boss confronts angry fans after ex-Man Utd star Hernandez sent off".mirror.RetrievedJune 3,2023.
  53. ^"MLS Power Rankings: Inter Miami and LA Galaxy race to the bottom".ESPN.com.May 29, 2023.RetrievedJune 3,2023.
  54. ^"LAGalaxy".Twitter.May 30, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on May 31, 2023.RetrievedJune 3,2023.
  55. ^"LA Galaxy".www.mlssoccer.com.RetrievedJanuary 20,2025.
  56. ^Bogert, Tom (December 2, 2024)."LA Galaxy star Riqui Puig suffers torn ACL before MLS Cup".GiveMeSport.RetrievedJanuary 20,2025.
  57. ^Labidou, Alex (December 7, 2024)."Sixth Sense: Glory days back after 10 years of waiting, as Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic lead LA Galaxy past New York Red Bulls".Goal.RetrievedDecember 7,2024.
  58. ^Sigal, Jonathan (December 7, 2024)."CHAMPIONS! LA Galaxy lift MLS Cup 2024 over New York Red Bulls".Major League Soccer.RetrievedDecember 7,2024.
  59. ^"The Ferris Wheel at Pacific Park to light up with LA Galaxy colors ahead of match Friday".LAGalaxy.com.MLS Digital. July 18, 2019.RetrievedMarch 31,2020.
  60. ^"Oldfootballshirts.com".Oldfootballshirts.com.RetrievedOctober 30,2011.
  61. ^"Justsoccerjerseys.com".Justsoccerjerseys.com. March 13, 2009. Archived fromthe originalon July 13, 2011.RetrievedOctober 30,2011.
  62. ^Beckham colonizes the Galaxyon BrandNew website, July 18, 2007
  63. ^On the LA Galaxy 2007 re-brand: A chat with Alexi Lalasby Josie Becker on LA Galaxy Confidential website, January 8, 2014
  64. ^"MLS and the LA Galaxy: A History".January 5, 2012.
  65. ^abPublished."Leiweke Says Galaxy Are First MLS Team Ever To Make A Profit".SportsBusiness Daily.RetrievedApril 22,2014.
  66. ^"Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Teams".Forbes.August 19, 2015.RetrievedAugust 22,2015.
  67. ^Wahl, Grant (March 14, 2014)."2014 MLS Ambition Rankings: Toronto FC rises to No. 1 | Planet Futbol".Sports Illustrated.Archived fromthe originalon March 21, 2014.RetrievedApril 22,2014.
  68. ^Published (February 26, 2014)."Liga MX Chivas Leads North, South American Clubs In '13 Revenue With $625M – SportsBusiness Daily | SportsBusiness Daily Global".SportsBusiness Daily.RetrievedApril 22,2014.
  69. ^"LA Galaxy announces jersey partnership with Honey | LA Galaxy".
  70. ^"LA Galaxy to feature Herbalife Nutrition on jersey sleeve during 2021 MLS season | LA Galaxy".
  71. ^"Homedepotcenter.com".Homedepotcenter.com. Archived fromthe originalon October 8, 2011.RetrievedOctober 30,2011.
  72. ^"Cozmo".LA Galaxy.February 25, 2013.RetrievedSeptember 20,2014.
  73. ^"Servinghistory.com".Servinghistory.com.RetrievedOctober 30,2011.
  74. ^"Galaxy Star Squad".LA Galaxy.February 23, 2012.RetrievedSeptember 20,2014.
  75. ^abcd"Supporters Clubs".LA Galaxy.February 23, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon April 22, 2015.RetrievedSeptember 20,2014.
  76. ^Fernandez, Ivan."Don't Call Them Hooligans"ArchivedJanuary 15, 2013, at theWayback Machine,"LA Weekly"May 15, 2012
  77. ^"LA Galaxy honor club legends Cobi Jones, Mauricio Cienfuegos and Doug Hamilton as the inaugural Ring of Honor class | LA Galaxy".lagalaxy.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  78. ^"LA Galaxy to unveil David Beckham statue at Dignity Health Sports Park | LA Galaxy".lagalaxy.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  79. ^"LA Galaxy to unveil Landon Donovan statue at Dignity Health Sports Park | LA Galaxy".RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  80. ^Calhoun, Damian (August 26, 2017)."Landon Donovan has seen both sides of Galaxy-San Jose rivalry".Daily Bulletin.RetrievedOctober 31,2022.
  81. ^Jeff Carlisle (April 2, 2008)."Galaxy and Quakes resume their rivalry".Archived fromthe originalon April 7, 2008.RetrievedApril 4,2008.
  82. ^"Wiebe: First-ever" El Trafico "will lay stakes for LA Galaxy-LAFC rivalry".MLSsoccer.com.March 30, 2018.
  83. ^Ruthven, Graham (October 20, 2022)."Manufactured rivalries don't work: LA's El Tráfico is an exception".The Guardian.RetrievedOctober 31,2022.
  84. ^"Galaxy rout Chivas in LA derby".FIFA. October 7, 2013. Archived fromthe originalon May 3, 2015.
  85. ^"Galaxy thrash Chivas in LA derby clash".SBS News.
  86. ^"LA Galaxy and Time Warner Cable Sports reach 10-year agreement to televise Galaxy games".November 18, 2011. Archived fromthe originalon November 22, 2011.RetrievedNovember 22,2011.
  87. ^"Foxsportwest.com".Foxsportswest.com.RetrievedOctober 30,2011.
  88. ^LA Galaxy Communications (March 8, 2012)."Source".Lagalaxy.com.RetrievedMarch 9,2012.
  89. ^"LA Galaxy".lagalaxy.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  90. ^"Players".LA Galaxy.RetrievedAugust 6,2021.
  91. ^"LA Galaxy Technical Staff".LA Galaxy.RetrievedJanuary 30,2022.
  92. ^"Danny Villanueva Sr., Former President of the LA Galaxy, Has Passed Away".OurSports Central.June 20, 2015.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  93. ^"MLS: Galaxy names Sergio del Prado GM".www.socceramerica.com.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  94. ^"Galaxy Likes Its Surroundings".Los Angeles Times.December 28, 2000.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  95. ^"L.A. Galaxy president Doug Hamilton dies during flight".www.socceramerica.com.Archived fromthe originalon May 28, 2018.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  96. ^"Lalas named Galaxy President and General Manager".OurSports Central.April 17, 2006.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  97. ^Becker, Josie (November 14, 2011)."LA Galaxy Manager Bruce Arena Wins Coach Of The Year".SB Nation Los Angeles.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  98. ^"Peter Vagenas named LA Galaxy General Manager | LA Galaxy".lagalaxy.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  99. ^McCauley, Kim (October 24, 2017)."LA Galaxy give Sigi Schmid full control of player personnel in front office shuffle".SBNation.com.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  100. ^"LA Galaxy name Dennis te Kloese General Manager | LA Galaxy".lagalaxy.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  101. ^"Los Angeles Galaxy - Manager history".worldfootball.net.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
  102. ^"LA Galaxy Place Team in USL PRO".USL Pro. Archived fromthe originalon February 3, 2014.RetrievedJanuary 29,2014.
  103. ^"LA Galaxy Partner with Oak Sports Holding to bring MLS NEXT Pro Affiliate to Ventura County".www.mlsnextpro.com.RetrievedJanuary 20,2025.
  104. ^"LA Galaxy Academy".February 23, 2012.
  105. ^"LA Galaxy Academy".January 9, 2013.
  106. ^"LAGOC ANNOUNCE UPSL MEN'S TEAM".lagalaxyoc.com.
  107. ^"Honors & Awards | LA Galaxy".Archived fromthe originalon November 16, 2020.RetrievedJune 22,2021.
  108. ^"USA – LA Galaxy – Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news".Soccerway.RetrievedMarch 24,2018.
  109. ^Serrano, Adam (February 7, 2017)."Cobi Jones confirms that Jermaine Jones will wear the LA Galaxy No. 13 kit".LA Galaxy.RetrievedJanuary 23,2020.The number was not officially retired by the Galaxy but has not been worn since he hung up his boots 10 years ago.
  110. ^"All-Time".MLS.RetrievedSeptember 20,2014.
  111. ^"Forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic Breaks LA Galaxy Single-Season Scoring Record".LA Galaxy. September 15, 2019.
edit
Wikimedia Commons has media related toLos Angeles Galaxy.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=LA_Galaxy&oldid=1273474934"