Los Angeles Soccer : LA Galaxy

The Los Angeles Galaxy (aka LA Galaxy) is an American soccer club based in Los Angeles, California. The club plays in Major League Soccer (MLS); America's highest division of soccer. In 1995, the club became one of the ten founding franchises of MLS. The name "Galaxy" refers to Los Angeles being the home of Hollywood "movie stars".

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

In January 2007, the club made international headlines by signing English superstar David Beckham, to a record deal potentially worth $250 million. Beckham is currently club captain.

The current roster includes Alan Gordon, Steve Cronin, Alvaro Pires, Abel Xavier, Chris Klein, Greg Vanney, Mike Randolph, Josh Tudela, David Beckham, Landon Donovan and Michael Gavin.

Past players include Chris Albright, Joe Cannon, Brian Ching, Alexi Lalas, Cobi Jones, Carlos Ruíz and Abel Xavier.

Los Angeles Galaxy Tickets

One of Major League Soccer (MLS) original clubs, the Los Angeles Galaxy were founded on June 15, 1994 and play all of the club's home games at The Home Depot Center on the campus of California State University at Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA.

The LA Galaxy are one of the premier teams in MLS featuring many top national and international stars and boasting five championships including the MLS Cup (2002, 2005), U.S. Open Cup (2001, 2005) and CONCACAF Champions' Cup (2000).

The 13 teams that comprise MLS are: the Chicago Fire, Club Deportivo Chivas USA, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, Kansas City Wizards, Galaxy, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls, Real Salt Lake and Toronto FC.

For more information or to order tickets, please call the Galaxy ticket office toll-free at 1-877-3GALAXY or visit the official website at www.lagalaxy.com.

David Beckham Facts

David Beckham's move to play in North America is expected to introduce millions of new fans to the game. His appeal in Europe ranges from die-hard club fans who respect his work ethic and his ability to win a game single-handedly, to casual and new fans of the sport who are drawn to him by his refusal to conform to the stereotypical expectations of what a soccer player should be.

Beckham has won six Premiership medals, two FA Cups, one Champions League and the Intercontinental Cup (now known as FIFA Club World Championship), the most important club prize in the world soccer calendar. Additionally, he has been made an Officer of the British Empire by the Queen, voted the BBC's "Sports Personality of the Year," and has played for England more than 90 times.

Beckham is an amazing addition to Los Angeles soccer.