Galaxy to host Rapids in MLS play-in game
Western rivals square off May 27 at Home Depot Center
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From LA Galaxy Communications
www.lagalaxy.com

CARSON, Calif. (Tuesday, April 1, 2008) – The LA Galaxy's quest for
a third Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title will begin on Tuesday, May 27
when they host the Colorado Rapids in an Open Cup Play-In Game at
The Home Depot Center. This game will kick-off at 7:30 p.m. and
tickets are on sale now. Galaxy season ticket holders can use
ticket "Bonus Game #2" for admission to this game. If they win this
game, the Galaxy will then need to win one more Play-In Game,
against a yet to be determined MLS opponent, in order to qualify for
the Third Round of the Open Cup.

This is the second straight year in which the Galaxy will play in an
Open Cup Play-In Game. In 2007, the Galaxy traveled to Columbus and
defeated the Crew 1-0 before beating the New York Red Bulls 3-1 in
extra time at The Home Depot Center to qualify for the Third Round
of the Open Cup, where they were defeated by the Richmond Kickers 1-
0.

Dating back to 1914, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is the oldest
soccer cup competition in the United States and among the oldest in
the world. The Galaxy won the Open Cup in 2001 and 2005 and have
reached the Final on two other occasions.

The Galaxy open the home portion of their schedule on Thursday,
April 3 when they host the San Jose Earthquakes and season seats for
the 2008 season are now on sale. Purchasing 2008 LA Galaxy full
season seats secures your place for each 2008 Galaxy regular season
game, plus great benefits including exclusive events with the team,
special season seat holder gifts, and much more! In addition to
season tickets, six and ten game plans are also available. Call 1-
877-3GALAXY or visit www.lagalaxy.com for more details or to
purchase your 2008 Galaxy tickets.