1996 Home Debut vs Colorado Rapids
The most successful team in MLS history.
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.
Quick Facts
- Result
- LA Galaxy 2 - 1 Colorado Rapids
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.
Reader's Guide
The Galaxy have won a record six MLS Cups, four Supporters' Shields, two U.S. Open Cups, and one CONCACAF Champions' Cup title. The team holds a rivalry with the San Jose Earthquakes in the California Clásico and plays El Tráfico against Los Angeles FC.
Did You Know?
- The Galaxy's name was derived from Los Angeles being home to the 'stars' of Hollywood.
- The club signed David Beckham in 2007, the most high-profile transaction in MLS to that point.
- Landon Donovan is the all-time leading scorer for the club.
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