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The most successful team in MLS history, with a record six MLS Cups.
The LA Galaxy are an American professional soccer club based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. The Galaxy began play in 1996 as one of the league's ten charter members. The franchise is the league's most successful team.
Quick Facts
- Frampionships won during tenure
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- Key eras
- Founding Era
Lore & Background
The Galaxy were founded in 1994 and are owned by Anschutz Entertainment Group. In their early years, the club played home games at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Since 2003, they have played at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The team holds a rivalry with the San Jose Earthquakes in the California Clásico and used to play the SuperClasico against city rivals Chivas USA before 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 in 2018; the new LA rivalry was dubbed 'El Tráfico'.
Reader's Guide
The Galaxy have won a record six MLS Cups in ten Finals appearances, the Western Conference regular-season title eight times, four Supporters' Shields, two U.S. Open Cups, and one CONCACAF Champions' Cup title. In 2024, the Galaxy won a record-extending sixth MLS Cup, and broke the record for most goals during a playoff campaign with 18 goals. In 2007, the club made international headlines with the signing of English player David Beckham from Real Madrid. The club has fielded other high-profile international players including Robbie Keane, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Marco Reus, Steven Gerrard, Luis Hernández, Javier Hernández, Sergi Roberto, and American Landon Donovan, who is the all-time leading scorer for the club.
Did You Know?
- The Galaxy won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 2000, one of three American clubs to have won the tournament.
- The name 'Galaxy' was derived from Los Angeles being home to the 'stars' of Hollywood.
- In 2019, Forbes estimated the club is the second most valuable in the league, worth about $480 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the LA Galaxy's original home stadium located?
The Rose Bowl is situated in Pasadena, California, serving as the club's primary venue from MLS inception until 2017. This National Historic Landmark provided a majestic backdrop for the franchise during its early years of growth.
How long did LA Galaxy play at The Rose Bowl?
The team called this iconic concrete bowl home from 1996 through the end of the 2017 season. It was central to the club's rise into global prominence during those two decades.
Did LA Galaxy win championships while playing at The Rose Bowl?
Yes, the stadium hosted the club during four championship-winning seasons throughout its tenure. These victories cemented the venue as a launchpad for international stars joining MLS.
When did The Rose Bowl stop being the Galaxy's home ground?
The franchise concluded its residency at this historic venue after the 2017 season ended. This marked the close of a significant chapter that spanned from the league's founding in 1996.
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