LA GALAXY TO FACE REAL MADRID IN FRIENDLY MATCH ON AUG. 7 AT THE ROSE BOWL
Tickets are on sale now for the club's much anticipated international friendly against Spanish power Real Madrid at the Rose Bowl. The game, which is presented by Pechanga Resort & Casino, kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 7 in Pasadena, Calif.
Individual tickets will start at just $30, giving you the chance to see the Galaxy take on one of the world's most storied and recognized clubs. Led by two-time UEFA Champions League winning head coach Jose Mourinho, Madrid are expected to bring their full complement of international stars to the game, including 2007 FIFA Player of the Year Kaka, 2008 FIFA Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo, Dutch midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart, Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuain, Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas and many others.
A nine-time European champion, and 31-time champion of Spain's La Liga, Real Madrid finished second in Spain's La Liga this season just three points behind league champion, Barcelona, despite losing just four times all season long. In late May, the club named former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho as the club's new head coach. Ten of Real's current squad participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, including six players who helped their national team reach the semifinals, while another three have played in a previous World Cup.
The Galaxy, who first played Real Madrid on July 18, 2005 at The Home Depot Center, with Madrid claiming a 2-0 victory, will return to the Rose Bowl for the second time in as many years. The club's home stadium from 1996-2002, the Galaxy lost 2-1 to Barcelona in front of 93,137 in their return to the stadium last August.
Fans wishing to purchase individual tickets can do so now by calling 1-877-3GALAXY (342-5299) or visiting www.lagalaxy.com. Tickets are also available at ticketmaster.com and through all Ticketmaster outlets.
Parking & Shuttle
Parking for this event will be:
$20 dollars for vehicles
$40 dollars for RV's, Buses, Limos and oversized vehicles
A free shuttle is available from Parson's Engineer, 100 E. Walnut at Fair Oaks. Shuttle buses are wheelchair and handicapped accessible.
Parking Directions and Shuttle Information
About LA Galaxy
One of Major League Soccer's (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 - Dominguez Hills in Carson, Calif. 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 15 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, Real Salt Lake, Red Bull New York, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC 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.
About Real Madrid
A nine-time European champion, and 31-time champion of Spain's La Liga, Real Madrid finished second in Spain's La Liga this season just three points behind league champion, Barcelona, despite losing just four times all season long. In late May, the club named two-time Champions League winner Jose Mourinho as the club's new head coach. He is expected to lead his full roster of international stars, including 2007 FIFA Player of the Year Kaka, 2008 FIFA Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo, Dutch midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart, Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuain, Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas and many others to Southern California. Ten of Real's current squad are currently playing at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, while another three have played in a previous World Cup.
About Pechanga Resort & Casino:
As the biggest and best Southern California casino, Pechanga is an all-inclusive resort destination with a larger casino and more slots than anywhere in Vegas, Pechanga is located in the Inland Empire, in the Southern California Wine Country of Temecula Valley, and freeway close to the Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County and Ontario airports. The AAA Four Diamond property offers a luxury hotel with a full-service spa, featuring a couple's massage suite, and the finest restaurants with 24-hours of gambling action. Pechanga has superstar concerts; a comedy club; world title boxing events; three clubs and lounges, including Silk, the largest nightclub in Southern California; more than 100,000 square feet of convention/meeting space; and the new 18-hole Journey at Pechanga, which has been rated as one of the best new golf courses in the world. As the largest casino in the Western United States, Pechanga is perfect for a romantic weekend or just a daytrip with happening nightlife to make for an exciting getaway.
