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Los Angeles Galaxy
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Full nameLos Angeles Galaxy
Founded1995
GroundThe Home Depot Center (HDC)
Carson, CA
Capacity27,000
OwnerUnited States Philip Anschutz (AEG)
CoachNetherlands Ruud Gullit
LeagueMajor League Soccer
2007Western Conference: 5th
Overall: 11th
Playoffs: DNQ

Los Angeles Galaxy (or L.A. Galaxy) is a professional soccer club based in Los Angeles, California that is a member of the American first division, Major League Soccer (MLS). In 1995 the club became one of the original ten founding franchises of MLS. The name "Galaxy" refers to L.A. being the home of Hollywood "movie stars".[1]

The club has won the MLS Cup twice (2002, 2005), and the U.S. Open Cup twice (2001, 2005). L.A. plays their home matches at The Home Depot Center in suburban Carson, California, along with arch-rival, Chivas USA.

L.A. became the most famous MLS club in the world when in January 2007, it made international headlines by signing English superstar David Beckham, to a record deal. Beckham is currently the captain of the club.

History

Further information: Los Angeles Soccer History

1996-2005: Decade of Success

The Los Angeles Galaxy were an inaugural team of the MLS. They appeared in the first MLS Cup in 1996 losing to D.C. United. They appeared in it 2 more times in 1999 and 2001 before finally winning it in 2002. They were regular season champions of the Western Conference in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2002, winning the league's Supporters' Shield for best record in 1998 and 2002. They won the U.S. Open Cup in 2001 and 2005 and won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 2000. After losing to Landon Donovan and the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2001 and 2003 MLS Cup playoffs, AEG orchestrated the transfer of Donovan to the Galaxy in 2005, and the Galaxy won the MLS Cup a second time in 2005 to cap off their first decade. The Galaxy hold the singular distinction of having made the MLS playoffs in each of the club's first ten seasons.

2006-Present

2006: First Taste of Failure

The 2006 season began tragically on March 16 with the sudden death of Doug Hamilton, the team's 43-year-old general manager, who suffered a heart attack on board a plane carrying the team back from Costa Rica after where they were playing Saprissa in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup.[2] The season is considered the worst in the Galaxy's history, as 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 Sampson was sacked as head coach,[3] replaced by Frank Yallop.[4] The team managed to make a run to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup final, but lost 3-1 against the Chicago Fire.

2007: Arrival of Beckham and More Struggles

On 11 January, 2007, Reuters reported that former England captain David Beckham would leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and enter into a five-year deal with the Galaxy.

In March 2007 it was announced that Herbalife would be the primary shirt sponsor of the Galaxy in a five-year deal worth between $4-5 million a year until 2011.[5]

On 21 July, David Beckham made his long-awaited debut before a record crowd of nearly 30,000 at the Home Depot Center, coming on in the 78th minute in a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in a match during the World Series of Football tournament. The match brought unprecedented TV coverage from ESPN, who used 19 cameras to cover it, including one trained only on Beckham, even when he was on the bench. The match set an all-time record high for TV ratings for MLS on ESPN.

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Beckham (centre) scores his first goal for LA Galaxy

The Galaxy played to good results in the Superliga competition, which featured four MLS teams and four Mexican league teams. The Galaxy advanced to the Superliga finals, facing Pachuca, which the Galaxy had defeated in the first round. The Galaxy lost after extra-time on penalty kicks.

In the SuperLiga match versus F.C. Dallas on 31 July, a total of 11 goals were scored, with the final 6-5 in favor of Galaxy. This match tied the all-time record for number of goals scored in a match between two MLS sides, and the win guaranteed the Galaxy a spot in the tournament's semifinals.[6]

In August, following five successive league defeats, pressure mounted on the club, especially head coach, Frank Yallop, and there were widespread rumors that he would be sacked. However, their fortunes turned around and after five straight league victories, the Galaxy's post-season hopes were surprisingly still alive toward the end of the season.

The Galaxy were officially eliminated from the playoffs on October 21, in a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Fire. With a final season record of 9-14-7, both unpopular general manager Alexi Lalas and head coach Frank Yallop were rumored to be in danger of being sacked by owner Philip Anschutz, after a second consecutive season in which the club failed to reach the post-season.

Offseason: Departures and Arrivals

After the 2007 season Cobi Jones retired. In addition, several players were expected to leave the club in the offseason. Former Germany manager and Orange County, California resident, Jürgen Klinsmann, was rumored to be the favorite to replace Yallop as head coach.[7]

Amidst rumors that he was going to be sacked, Yallop resigned as head coach on November 4, 2007, following a friendly postseason match at the HDC. MLS expansion club, the San Jose Earthquakes, bought out his contract and offered a 3rd round draft pick to the Galaxy to make Yallop their new head coach.[8]

On November 7, rumors spread that former Chelsea F.C., Newcastle United F.C., and Feyenoord manager, Ruud Gullit, had accepted an offer to be the Galaxy's new head coach. [9] On November 9, Gullit was officially unveiled as the Galaxy's head coach, signing a three-year contract with the club which made him the highest paid coach in MLS history.[10] Newly-retired Galaxy and international star Cobi Jones was brought on as assistant coach.

On November 19, 2007, the Galaxy acquired U.S. international Clint Mathis from New York for a third round pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft.[11] He made his debut for the Galaxy in a friendly at Telstra Stadium against Sydney F.C. and scored the first goal in the Galaxy's match versus Wellington Phoenix. In a strange move which led to more criticism of under-fire club G.M. Alexi Lalas, less than two months after acquiring Mathis, he was sold to Greek club Ergotelis F.C.. It is believed that coach Ruud Gullit did not want Mathis on his squad. On November 21, in the 2007 MLS Expansion Draft, the Galaxy lost forward Gavin Glinton with the ninth pick to stock expansion club, the San Jose Earthquakes.

The Galaxy went on a promotional tour (primarily because of Beckham) of Australia and New Zealand and played two friendlies with teams of the new Australian A-League. In a match against Sydney F.C. on November 27, captain David Beckham scored via a trademark free kick, but the Galaxy lost, 5-3. The Galaxy recorded a 4-1 win over Wellington Phoenix on December 1. Beckham again scored, this time from the penalty spot, during the second half. The attendance of 31,853 was a record for a football match in New Zealand. L.A. plans a friendly against FC Barcelona for late June.

On January 10, 2008, goalkeeper Joe Cannon was sold to the San Jose Earthquakes, where he was reunited with Frank Yallop, for an undisclosed allocation fee. While Cannon was very popular with Galaxy supporters and his performances were one of the few positives last season, salary cap space was required for new striker Carlos Ruiz. Steve Cronin, who recently signed a multi-year contract extension with L.A., is expected to be the starting goalkeeper for the club next season.[12] The team also signed the 2007 USL1 Goalkeeper of the Year, Josh Wicks, as Cronin's backup.

On January 15, 2008, the Galaxy reacquired 28-year-old striker Carlos Ruiz from F.C. Dallas to replace the ineffective Carlos Pavon, who had been recently released by the club, for a second-round draft pick in 2009 and an undisclosed amount of allocation money. This is Ruiz' second stint with the Galaxy, where from 2002-04, he was the club's leading scorer in each season, garnering MLS MVP honors and scoring a league-best 24 goals enroute to leading the club to its first MLS Cup championship in 2002. In 2005, he was dealt to F.C. Dallas to make way for Landon Donovan. Ruiz is the leading scorer in MLS postseason history and is the 8th leading scorer in league history. In Ruiz, L.A. has secured a proven goal-scorer, something they seriously lacked last season, and supporters will eagerly await how he partners with captain David Beckham and strike partner, Landon Donovan.[13]

In January, rumors began to circulate that the Galaxy was interested in acquiring Inter Milan midfielder Luis Figo and that a deal may have already been signed. The purchase of Carlos Ruiz rather than an established striker from Europe (such as Andriy Shevchenko), who would take up the club's second designated player slot (which the Galaxy would need to acquire from another club), increased the speculation that Figo would be reunited with former Real Madrid teammate, David Beckham, in L.A.[14] On January 18, 2008, the speculation intensified when the Galaxy sold defender Chris Albright to the New England Revolution for an undisclosed allocation fee. Rumor sites had been claiming for weeks that if Albright was sold to clear up salary space, Figo would be on his way to L.A. after his contract expires with Inter Milan in June.[15]

On January 21, 2008, The Times reported that 29-year-old former Chelsea and Newcastle United defender, Celestine Babayaro, had signed a 3-year-deal with the Galaxy after being released by Newcastle. Babayaro was expected to partner fellow former Premier League defender Abel Xavier in the heart of the L.A. defense next season and also be reunited with his former manager at Chelsea, Ruud Gullit.[16] However, on March 3rd, Babayaro was released by the club after playing only 45 minutes for L.A. Speculation ensued that he was released because he either demanded too much money or was deemed not good enough by Ruud Gullit.[17]

On February 15, the Galaxy acquired 33-year-old defender Greg Vanney from D.C. United in exchange for midfielder Quavas Kirk, as a replacement for Ty Hardin, who strangely retired after only one season with the club. Vanney, who began his MLS career with the Galaxy in 1996, returns to Los Angeles after previous stops at FC Dallas, Colorado and D.C. United, as well as a three year stint with Bastia in France's Ligue 1.[18]

On February 21, the Galaxy fell 1-0 to Japanese club Gamba Osaka in the semi-finals of the inaugural Pan-Pacific Championship in Honolulu, Hawaii.[19] However, on February 23, LA defeated Sydney FC 2-1 in the tournament third-place match. David Beckham assisted on both goals, scored by rookie Ely Allen and Josh Tudela.[20]

In the opening match of the club's pre-season tour of Asia, the Galaxy fell 2-1 in penalties to FC Seoul after drawing 1-1 in regulation. In the 22nd minute, captain David Beckham assisted Alan Gordon off a free kick to take the lead. However, ten minutes later, Celestine Babayaro, in his debut (and only appearance for the club), was called for a penalty, from which FC Seoul eqaulized. Babayaro was surprisingly released by the club following the match. Following a dull, scoreless second half, the match went to penalties to decide the Motorola Cup champion. After Beckham made L.A.'s first penalty, Carlos Ruiz, Peter Vagenas, Chris Klein and Greg Vanney all missed, handing victory to the Koreans.[21]

The second leg of the Asian tour took place March 5 versus Shanghai-Hong Kong United (All-Star team). The Galaxy won 3-0 with a hat trick from Carlos Ruiz. The first was assisted by Beckham just before the half with the latter 2 provided by rookies Sean Franklin and Ely Allen.[22]

In the final pre-season match of the Asian Tour, the Galaxy fell 5-4 in penalties to Hong Kong Union (All-Star team) after drawing 2-2 in regulation. The regulation goals came from Alan Gordon and a penalty kick by Beckham. The lone miss in the penalty shootout came from Greg Vanney.

In the final friendly match of the pre-season, the Galaxy played in a scoreless draw versus FC Dallas in the FC Dallas Foundation Charity Game in Frisco, Texas.[23]

In the weeks prior to the start of the new season, rumors began circulating that the relationship between club G.M. Alexi Lalas and new head coach Ruud Gullit and AEG executives, were strained. The under-pressure Lalas was accused of "interfering" with Gullit's team selection and is believed to be on the verge of being sacked. How the club begins the 2008 season is expected to determine his future with the club.[24]

2008: Great Expectations

Amid high expectations, on March 29, 2008, Los Angeles kicked off the 2008 season against the Colorado Rapids in Denver. However, despite the team being at full-strength, including a fully-fit and healthy David Beckham, the match proved to be a disaster as L.A. limped to a 4-0 defeat. Despite an impressive display by Galaxy captain Beckham, who was integral by putting his teammates in position to tie the game three times, Carlos Ruiz and Landon Donovan failed to find the net. Especially disappointing was 35-year-old center back Abel Xavier, who was repeatedly beaten in a nightmare performance. In the 10th minute, he conceded the free kick from which the Rapids scored their first goal, along with committing a penalty from which Colorado scored their second goal in the 60th minute. To complete his miserable night, Xavier was sent off in the 89th minute for bumping the referee while protesting a decision. To make things worse, Ruiz sprained his MCL in his right knee and required surgery. He was ruled out 4-6 weeks.[25]

On April 3, L.A. took on expansion club, the San Jose Earthquakes (and former coach Frank Yallop and goalkeeper Joe Cannon) in a match broadcast nationally on ESPN's MLS Primetime Thursday. Beckham and Donovan played well in the Galaxy's home opener and assisted each other on their respective goals, in a dominant 2-0 win in the restarting of the "California Clasico." The strike was Beckham's first goal in MLS league play.[26]

The Galaxy played their next match against recent expansion side Toronto FC. Despite Landon Donovan scoring twice to pull the Galaxy from behind, they ultimately fell 3-2 to a late Jeff Cunningham goal.

Following the Toronto match, the Galaxy faced defending MLS Cup champions Houston Dynamo. Another two goal game from Landon Donovan (both assisted by David Beckham) proved enough to earn a point as the two sides drew 2-2.

The first installment of the Honda SuperClasico occurred 4-26-08 as the league's only cross-town rivals, Chivas USA and the Galaxy played. The Galaxy won the game 5-2 with Landon Donovan scoring a hat trick getting his league-leading 6th, 7th and 8th goals of the season.

The next match saw them head out on the road to face Real Salt Lake. After falling behind by two goals, David Beckham scored back-to-back goals, and after a scoreless second half, the 2-2 score-line held out. Both of David Beckham's goals were nominated for the Sierra Mist MLS Goal of the Week.

After a 2-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls, coach Gullit bemoaned a 'lack of leadership'.[27] On May 24, 2008, L.A. defeated the Kansas City Wizards 3-1, giving the Galaxy their first winning record in two years and moving the club into first place in the Western Division. Landon Donovan scored his league-leading 9th goal of the season and David Beckham scored a spectacular goal from 70 yards out.[28]

The original Galaxy logo reflected a gold galaxy and the words "GALAXY" written horizontally. After rebranding themselves in 2007, the logo changed to a crest with a star and the words "LA GALAXY". Additionally, after each MLS Cup the club added a star for each championship.

Rivalries

The Galaxy's traditional rival was the San Jose Earthquakes, with whom they battled in the California Clasico (also known as the Interstate 5 Rivalry) until the Earthquakes players and head coach Dominic Kinnear were relocated to Houston, Texas following the 2005 season, becoming the Houston Dynamo. The Galaxy, the Earthquakes and the Dynamo combined to win six of the last seven MLS Cup titles (2001-2007), although just two of those titles were won by the Galaxy. San Jose's victory over the Galaxy for the title in 2001 was carried out under the leadership of Frank Yallop, with Joe Cannon in goal and Landon Donovan scoring for the Quakes in a 2-1 victory. The two clubs also had epic playoff battles in 2003 and 2005. Following the former Earthquakes players' and head coach's departure to Houston, the Galaxy failed to make the playoffs for the first time in club history in 2006 and repeated the feat in 2007. Fortunately, the San Jose Earthquakes has been revived under new ownership as an MLS team for the 2008 season. The revived Earthquakes will return to the Galaxy's list of closest rivals, resuming the California Clasico.[29]

The Galaxy's biggest rival in the 1990s was D.C. United, when the two squads met in MLS Cup 1996 and MLS Cup 1999. The Galaxy lost 3-2, in overtime, and 2-0, respectively. This rivalry remains strong, as the two clubs are the two most successful clubs in MLS history, along with having the two largest fan bases in the league.

The Galaxy's chief rival for the past few years has been Chivas USA, with whom they share a home stadium. The Galaxy–Chivas USA game is the league's first and (thus far) only derby, known as the Honda SuperClasico. Although the Galaxy won all four games the first year of the rivalry, in 2006 a more competitive Chivas side increased the popularity of the SuperClassico, which features sell-out crowds and great atmosphere. The Galaxy won 3 of 4 Classico games in 2006. In the 2007 inaugural tournament Superliga, a new much-anticipated rivalry was formed. The Galaxy took on Chivas USA's parent team Club Deportivo Guadalajara at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and lost 2-1, however they still advanced to the next round leaving their rivals behind.

The rivalry between the Galaxy and Chivas USA heated up during a match on August 23, 2007 when Chivas USA player Jesse Marsch applied a high kick from behind to Galaxy captain David Beckham's upper right hip (some believe he was attempting to kick Beckham in the groin), at the end of the first half. This led to a tense confrontation between Beckham and Marsch, during which Beckham was restrained by teammate Edson Buddle. A shoving match occurred, and Galaxy's midfielder Kevin Harmse threw a punch towards Chivas USA player Alex Zotinca who retaliated by headbutting Harmse. Both players received red cards, and Chivas USA went on to win the match 3-0. Off the field the LA Galaxy's 5-2 win on April 26th 2008 was marred by crowd trouble, as a group of Chivas fans beat up a lone LA Galaxy fan at half time, breaking his nose and leaving him with a bloodied face, several arrests were made.

Mascot

Cozmo in action at The Home Depot Center.

The Los Angeles Galaxy's mascot is "Cozmo", a frog-like extraterrestrial. It is said that Cozmo was beamed down to The Home Depot Center from his intergalactic spaceship on June 7, 2003.

The team’s website claims that Cozmo is also “universally known as a goalkeeper who can stop shots traveling at the speed of light,” but also possesses the speed and skill to play forward for any team on the planet.

Popular with kids and adults alike, Cozmo is loved for his antics while entertaining fans during games. In addition, he makes special appearances throughout Southern California, representing the team and is known for teaching kids the basics of soccer.

Supporter Groups

The Galaxy has three main supporters clubs known as The Galaxians in section 118, Angel City Brigade in section 121 and The Los Angeles Riot Squad in sections 137 and more famously 138.

Television and radio

Galaxy matches are televised locally by FSN West. Jim Watson and Mark Rogondino are the English language announcers, while Elmer Polanco announces in Spanish.

Matches are broadcast on radio by "San Diego 1700 AM" in English and in Spanish on "AM 830." Joe Tutino does the English play-by-play while Pepe Mantilla and Francisco X. Rivera handle the Spanish broadcasts. Sometimes, the games are broadcast in English on 1700 AM's sister station "XX Sports Radio 1090 AM / 105.7 FM" when 1700 AM doesn't air a game.

On March 19, 2008, it was announced that for the 2008 season, KLAC and KTLK will broadcast Galaxy games for a total of 24 games altogether. [1]

Sister team

One of the two expansion teams in Australia's A-League has been named the Gold Coast Galaxy, and will be a formal sister-team to the LA Galaxy. They will join the A-League in the 2009-10 season.

Team honors

  • MLS Cup:
    • Winner (2): 2002, 2005
    • Runner-up (3): 1996, 1999, 2001
  • US Open Cup:
    • Winner (2): 2001, 2005
    • Runner-up (2): 2002, 2006

Players

Current squad

As of 27 April, 2008. The players in bold have senior international caps. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK United States USA Steve Cronin
2 DF United States USA Mike Randolph
3 DF United States USA Greg Vanney
4 DF Canada CAN Ante Jazic
7 DF United States USA Chris Klein
8 MF United States USA Peter Vagenas
10 FW United States USA Landon Donovan (vice-captain)
11 FW United States USA Israel Sesay
12 DF United States USA Troy Roberts
14 FW United States USA Edson Buddle
15 MF Brazil BRA Álvaro Pires
16 MF United States USA Joe Franchino
17 DF Portugal POR Abel Xavier
19 MF United States USA Josh Tudela
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 FW Guatemala GUA Carlos Ruiz
21 FW United States USA Alan Gordon
23 MF England ENG David Beckham (captain)
24 DF United States USA Julian Valentin
26 MF United States USA Ely Allen
27 FW United States USA Bryan Jordan
28 DF United States USA Sean Franklin
29 DF United States USA Michael Gavin
30 GK United States USA Vito Higgins
31 GK United States USA Josh Wicks
32 MF United States USA Brandon McDonald
35 GK United States USA Charles Alamo
— MF Armenia ARM Vardan Adzemian on loan to Portland Timbers
— DF United States USA Scott Bolkan on loan to Portland Timbers

Retired numbers

13 – United States Cobi Jones (1996–2007)

Notable players

Austria:Brazil:Ecuador:England:El Salvador:Guatemala:Mexico:Honduras:New Zealand:Nigeria:Portugal:Saint Vincent & the Grenadines:South Korea:Turks and Caicos Islands:United States:Venezuela:

Most Valuable Players

Year Name Country
2007 Chris Klein  United States
2006 Landon Donovan  United States
2005 Herculez Gomez  United States
2004 Kevin Hartman  United States
2003 Kevin Hartman  United States
2002 Carlos Ruiz  Guatemala
2001 Ezra Hendrickson  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
2000 Simon Elliott  New Zealand
1999 Kevin Hartman  United States
1998 Cobi Jones  United States
1997 Mauricio Cienfuegos  El Salvador
1996 Eduardo Hurtado  Ecuador

Golden Boot Winners

The Golden Boot Winner is the leading goal scorer at the end of the season (only goals in MLS count). Did not exist from 1996 to 2004. MLS Scoring Champion Award included both goal and assist totals those years.

Year Name Country Goals
2007 Landon Donovan  United States 8
2006 Landon Donovan  United States 12
2005 Landon Donovan  United States 12

Defensive Player of the Year

Year Name Country
2007 Ty Harden  United States
2006 Chris Albright  United States
2005 Tyrone Marshall  Jamaica
2004 Tyrone Marshall  Jamaica
2003 Danny Califf  United States
2002 Alexi Lalas  United States
2001 Greg Vanney  United States
2000 Danny Califf  United States
1999 Robin Fraser  United States
1998 Robin Fraser  United States
1997 Robin Fraser  United States
1996 Jorge Campos  Mexico

Head coaches

Team records

MLS regular season only, through 2006 season

Home stadiums

Year-by-year

Year Reg. Season Playoffs Open Cup CONCACAF
Champions' Cup 		SuperLiga
1996 1st, West Finals Did not enter Did not enter Started in 2007
1997 2nd, West Quarterfinals Did not enter Final
1998 1st, West* Semifinals Did not enter Qualifying playoff
1999 1st, West Finals Quarterfinal Did not qualify
2000 2nd, West Semifinals Semifinals Champions
2001 1st, West Finals Champions Not held
2002 1st, West* Champions Finals Did not qualify
2003 4th, West Quarterfinals Semifinals Quarterfinal
2004 2nd, West Semifinals Fourth Round Did not qualify
2005 4th, West Champions Champions Did not qualify
2006 5th, West Did not qualify Final Quarterfinal
2007 5th, West Did not qualify Third Round Did not qualify Final
2008† 1st, West† TBD† TBD† Did not qualify Did not qualify

* Won MLS Supporters' Shield
† In Progress

Year-by-year stats

Season League Record Top Scorer
P W L D F A Pts Name G
1996 32 19 13 0 59 49 49 Eduardo Hurtado 21
1997 32 16 16 0 55 44 44 Welton 11
1998 32 24 8 0 85 44 68 Cobi Jones 19
1999 32 20 12 0 49 29 54 Cobi Jones/Carlos Hermosillo 8
2000 32 14 10 8 47 37 50 Cobi Jones 7
2001 26 14 7 5 52 36 47 Luis Hernández 8
2002 28 16 9 3 44 33 51 Carlos Ruiz 24
2003 30 9 12 9 35 35 36 Carlos Ruiz 15
2004 30 11 9 10 42 40 43 Carlos Ruiz 11
2005 32 13 13 6 44 45 45 Landon Donovan 12
2006 32 11 15 6 37 37 39 Landon Donovan 12
2007 30 9 14 7 38 48 34 Landon Donovan 8
2008 9 4 3 2 22 17 14 Landon Donovan 9
Total 377 180 141 52 609 493 574 Cobi Jones 70

International competition

Los Angeles Soccer History

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Soccer_History

Average attendance

regular season/playoffs

  • 1996: 30,129/29,883
  • 1997: 23,626/26,703
  • 1998: 21,784/13,175
  • 1999: 17,632/21,039
  • 2000: 20,400/25,033
  • 2001: 17,387/28,462
  • 2002: 19,047/24,596
  • 2003: 21,983/20,201
  • 2004: 23,809/20,206
  • 2005: 24,204/17,466
  • 2006: 20,814/ Did Not Qualify
  • 2007: 24,252/ Did Not Qualify
  • 2008: 27,000/TBD
  • All-Time: 21,892/22,676

The LA Galaxy enjoys the MLS highest average attendance. [citation needed]


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