LA Galaxy Preseason Update:
The LA Galaxy have returned from their European tour and will train at StubHub Center this week starting Wednesday, February 25. Practice will begin at 10 am on University Field #1 each day.
LA fell to Hammarby 2-1 in a preseason match last Monday played at Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Captain Robbie Keane scored the lone goal for the Galaxy from the penalty spot after Gyasi Zardes was brought down in the box in the 7th minute. The captain did not take the loss well, but the team remained optimistic. And they had a bit of fun afterwards.
Last Saturday, the Galaxy gave Keane a homecoming as they defeated Shamrock Rovers 1-0 at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Trialist Mika Vayrynen scored the first half goal for the Galaxy.
The LA Galaxy will wrap up preseason competition with a friendly match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium this Saturday, February 28 with kickoff set for 2 pm PST. LA will kick off their 20th season in MLS when they face the Chicago Fire on Friday, March 6 at StubHub Center live on UniMás beginning at 7 pm PST.
20 For Twenty:
The LA Galaxy Foundation announced today the launch of 20 for Twenty, a year-long initiative that will see the implementation of 20 unique community service acts to celebrate the Galaxy’s 20th season. The 20 for Twenty program will kick off on Wednesday, February 25 in Lynwood, California with LA Galaxy Build Day with Habitat for Humanity.
“The LA Galaxy remains committed to serving the local community in which the Galaxy play and this program affords us multiple opportunities to give back to the various individuals and communities that have supported our club over the past 20 years,” said LA Galaxy President Chris Klein.
20 for Twenty will see LA Galaxy players, coaches, alumni, and front office members participate in 20 unique and separate full-day service projects to benefit communities surrounding the greater Los Angeles area. A full schedule of 20 for Twenty programming will be announced throughout the course of the 2015 season.
“The 20 for Twenty program celebrates 20 years of team history in Los Angeles through a variety of community projects that promote positive change,” Community Relations and LA Galaxy Foundation Manager Lauren Nowinski said. “We continually strive to be active participants in the community” and “interact with multiple philanthropic organizations through fun and engaging service opportunities” she added.
Last year, the LA Galaxy and LA Galaxy Foundation led numerous initiatives and spent countless hours serving the Los Angeles community. In Fall 2014, the Galaxy Foundation invested funds to create the LA Galaxy Field at Algin Sutton Recreation Center in South Los Angeles. In the fall and winter of 2014, the Galaxy Foundation formed a new partnership with A Place Called Home (APCH) in South Central Los Angeles, where the two organizations teamed up with Herbalife to serve over 2,000 families Thanksgiving meals and donated toys to over 3,000 youths in LA during the holiday season.
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