For the second consecutive season, the Galaxy failed to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs, finishing fifth in the Western Conference with a record of 9-14-7.
The year began with a bang for LA as the club announced the signing of David Beckham in early January, making him the club’s first-ever Designated Player. The England international agreed to join the club after the completion of his season with Real Madrid, meaning that he would miss the first half of his new club’s season.
The Galaxy’s schedule was weighed heavily toward the back end of the season, giving the club the opportunity to have Beckham in the lineup for more than half the season, but also creating a heavy schedule from mid-July on through the end of the campaign. The schedule had definite effects over the first three months of the season as LA, despite strong showings from Landon Donovan, who again led the team in scoring, Kyle Martino, Joe Cannon and rookie Ty Harden, stood at just 3-5-4 and had been knocked out of the U.S. Open Cup by the July All-Star break.
A July 21 friendly against Chelsea saw Beckham make his LA debut, but the team continued to struggle, despite drawing massive crowds in every market to which they traveled, and sat in last place in the Western Conference heading into mid-September when the tide began to turn.
Following a 2-2 draw at Real Salt Lake on Sept. 19, the Galaxy won five straight, with Gavin Glinton, Chris Klein, Edson Buddle, Carlos Pavon, Kyle Martino and Troy Roberts all scoring huge goals for the club to give the Galaxy a chance at postseason qualification. A draw with New York in the regular season home finale meant that Frank Yallop’s squad would need a win in Chicago on the season’s final day to reach the postseason. However, despite a spirited performance, the Fire grabbed a late goal to win 1-0 and end the Galaxy’s 2007 campaign.
The Galaxy also took fans on a wild and memorable ride in the inaugural SuperLiga tournament, which pitted four MLS teams against their Mexican counterparts. Wins over Pachuca and FC Dallas, in a thrilling 6-5 encounter, saw the Galaxy win their group and set up a semifinal matchup with D.C. United. David Beckham scored his first-ever goal for the Galaxy, beating Troy Perkins with a freekick from 25 yards out, and then set up Landon Donovan to seal the win and set up a SuperLiga Final meeting with Pachuca. A first half own goal and an injury to Beckham could have been enough to kill off LA, but the players kept fighting and grabbed an equalizer with the final kick of regulation, as Chris Klein scored with an acrobatic overhead kick, sending the match to extra time. The Galaxy had the better of the play in the extra session but could not conjure up a winner, sending the match to penalties where Pachuca eventually came out victorious, winning 4-3 to win SuperLiga.
The 2007 season will also be remembered as the final season in the long and illustrious playing career of Cobi Jones. A true Galaxy legend, Jones retired after the 2007 season as the club’s all-time leader in every statistical category for the club. The 37-year old reminded fans just how good he is with a series of sensational showings, perhaps none greater than his two-goal performance off the bench to earn LA a 2-2 draw with the Wizards after falling behind 2-0 early in the second half.
STADIUM:
Q: Where is The Home Depot Center?
A: The Home Depot Center is located off of the 405 and 91 Freeways on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills at 18400 Avalon Boulevard in Carson, California. To find driving directions from your destination, click here.
Q: Is there anything I am not allowed to bring to The Home Depot Center?
A: For a current list of prohibited items, please visit The Home Depot Center's official website. Please also note that in addition to the items prohibited by The Home Depot Center management, horns have been banned from Galaxy home games. This no-horn policy was implemented by Galaxy management for Galaxy home games in response to overwhelming fan feedback.
Q: How early do parking lots open before a Galaxy game?
A: Parking lots typically open two (2) hours before kickoff (e.g. 5:30 pm for a 7:30 pm game).
Q: What are the parking charges for Galaxy games at The Home Depot Center?
A: The standard parking charge is $15 per vehicle. A limited number of preferred parking spaces are available for $30 per car, and valet parking is available for $45 per car. Please be aware, though, that The Home Depot Center management reserves the right to change parking rates for certain events. Oversized vehicles must pay for additional spaces. Event day parking for guests with disabilities is available in Lots 10, 13, and 15 on a first-come, first-served basis. View a detailed parking map for more information. To obtain additional parking information before you arrive at an event, please call The Home Depot Center parking office at 310-630-2147 (English) or 310-630-2061 (Spanish).
Q: Where should guests with handicapped parking placards enter?
A: Guests with disabilities who have disabled parking placards and are seeking parking reserved for disabled guests may enter at any gate; if entering through Gate A, use the Pass Lane.
Q: Is tailgating permitted?
A: Tailgating is not permitted in The Home Depot Center parking lots.
Q: What time do the stadium gates open?
A: Stadium gates typically open to the public 90 minutes before kickoff (e.g. 6:00 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. game).
Q: How many people does the stadium seat?
A: The Home Depot Center's soccer stadium can seat 27,000 fans. For a seating chart, click here »
Q: What accommodations are available for disabled fans?
A: The Home Depot Center provides access for guests with disabilities. These areas include gates, restrooms, suites, ticket windows, drinking fountains, concession counters and seating areas. Please advise us of your needs at the time you purchase your tickets so that we are better prepared to make your Galaxy game day experience an enjoyable one. For more information, please visit The Home Depot Center's official website. You also may leave a message on The Home Depot Center's Guest Services Hotline (310-630-2055) concerning any needs you have for your visit.
Q: Are there specific Galaxy supporters sections at Galaxy games?
A: Sections 137 and 138 in the Southeast corner are designated for the LA Riot Squad. The Angel City Brigade sits in General Admission (north endline) in and around Section 121, and the Galaxians sit in General Admission (north endline) in Section 122.
Q: Are there designated seating sections for visiting fans?
A: For certain matches, opposing teams may organize a specific seating section for their traveling fans; call 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299) or 310-630-2200 to inquire about any visiting fans' sections.
Visiting fans are not prohibited from sitting in any particular section but are advised to avoid sitting in or near Sections 121, 122, 137 and 138, the designated Galaxy supporters' sections.
Q: How can I sit on the lawn below the DiamondVision (big screen)?
A: The inclined lawn (also called the berm) above the north goal is opened up as a seating section for fans when seating in the stands is sold out. For more information, contact a Galaxy representative at 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299) or 310-630-2200 .
Q: Are seats numbered, or is seating General Admission?
A: The Galaxy offer General Admission seating in six (6) sections behind the North Endline (Sections 119-124). Tickets for these General Admission Seats are numbered for tracking purposes, but General Admission ticketholders may sit anywhere in the General Admission sections. All other sections in the stands have designated, numbered seats.
Q: Which sections have actual seats and which have bench seating?
A: The sections along the east and west sidelines (Sections 107-115 and 128-136) have individual seats; other sections of the stadium offer bench seating.
Q: How can I reserve a suite for a Galaxy game?
A: The suites located along the west sideline and south endline are typically reserved by companies and other groups on a full season basis. To inquire about availability of individual suites on a game-by-game basis, please contact a Galaxy representative at 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299) or 310-630-2200 .
Q: How do I get in to the Stadium Club restaurant?
A: During Galaxy games, access to the American Express Stadium Club restaurant is exclusive to club seat ticketholders and suite ticketholders. Outside of match days, the American Express Stadium Club restaurant may be reserved for private functions and special events. For more information on the American Express Stadium Club, click here.
The year began with a bang for LA as the club announced the signing of David Beckham in early January, making him the club’s first-ever Designated Player. The England international agreed to join the club after the completion of his season with Real Madrid, meaning that he would miss the first half of his new club’s season.
The Galaxy’s schedule was weighed heavily toward the back end of the season, giving the club the opportunity to have Beckham in the lineup for more than half the season, but also creating a heavy schedule from mid-July on through the end of the campaign. The schedule had definite effects over the first three months of the season as LA, despite strong showings from Landon Donovan, who again led the team in scoring, Kyle Martino, Joe Cannon and rookie Ty Harden, stood at just 3-5-4 and had been knocked out of the U.S. Open Cup by the July All-Star break.
A July 21 friendly against Chelsea saw Beckham make his LA debut, but the team continued to struggle, despite drawing massive crowds in every market to which they traveled, and sat in last place in the Western Conference heading into mid-September when the tide began to turn.
Following a 2-2 draw at Real Salt Lake on Sept. 19, the Galaxy won five straight, with Gavin Glinton, Chris Klein, Edson Buddle, Carlos Pavon, Kyle Martino and Troy Roberts all scoring huge goals for the club to give the Galaxy a chance at postseason qualification. A draw with New York in the regular season home finale meant that Frank Yallop’s squad would need a win in Chicago on the season’s final day to reach the postseason. However, despite a spirited performance, the Fire grabbed a late goal to win 1-0 and end the Galaxy’s 2007 campaign.
The Galaxy also took fans on a wild and memorable ride in the inaugural SuperLiga tournament, which pitted four MLS teams against their Mexican counterparts. Wins over Pachuca and FC Dallas, in a thrilling 6-5 encounter, saw the Galaxy win their group and set up a semifinal matchup with D.C. United. David Beckham scored his first-ever goal for the Galaxy, beating Troy Perkins with a freekick from 25 yards out, and then set up Landon Donovan to seal the win and set up a SuperLiga Final meeting with Pachuca. A first half own goal and an injury to Beckham could have been enough to kill off LA, but the players kept fighting and grabbed an equalizer with the final kick of regulation, as Chris Klein scored with an acrobatic overhead kick, sending the match to extra time. The Galaxy had the better of the play in the extra session but could not conjure up a winner, sending the match to penalties where Pachuca eventually came out victorious, winning 4-3 to win SuperLiga.
The 2007 season will also be remembered as the final season in the long and illustrious playing career of Cobi Jones. A true Galaxy legend, Jones retired after the 2007 season as the club’s all-time leader in every statistical category for the club. The 37-year old reminded fans just how good he is with a series of sensational showings, perhaps none greater than his two-goal performance off the bench to earn LA a 2-2 draw with the Wizards after falling behind 2-0 early in the second half.
STADIUM:
Q: Where is The Home Depot Center?
A: The Home Depot Center is located off of the 405 and 91 Freeways on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills at 18400 Avalon Boulevard in Carson, California. To find driving directions from your destination, click here.
Q: Is there anything I am not allowed to bring to The Home Depot Center?
A: For a current list of prohibited items, please visit The Home Depot Center's official website. Please also note that in addition to the items prohibited by The Home Depot Center management, horns have been banned from Galaxy home games. This no-horn policy was implemented by Galaxy management for Galaxy home games in response to overwhelming fan feedback.
Q: How early do parking lots open before a Galaxy game?
A: Parking lots typically open two (2) hours before kickoff (e.g. 5:30 pm for a 7:30 pm game).
Q: What are the parking charges for Galaxy games at The Home Depot Center?
A: The standard parking charge is $15 per vehicle. A limited number of preferred parking spaces are available for $30 per car, and valet parking is available for $45 per car. Please be aware, though, that The Home Depot Center management reserves the right to change parking rates for certain events. Oversized vehicles must pay for additional spaces. Event day parking for guests with disabilities is available in Lots 10, 13, and 15 on a first-come, first-served basis. View a detailed parking map for more information. To obtain additional parking information before you arrive at an event, please call The Home Depot Center parking office at 310-630-2147 (English) or 310-630-2061 (Spanish).
Q: Where should guests with handicapped parking placards enter?
A: Guests with disabilities who have disabled parking placards and are seeking parking reserved for disabled guests may enter at any gate; if entering through Gate A, use the Pass Lane.
Q: Is tailgating permitted?
A: Tailgating is not permitted in The Home Depot Center parking lots.
Q: What time do the stadium gates open?
A: Stadium gates typically open to the public 90 minutes before kickoff (e.g. 6:00 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. game).
Q: How many people does the stadium seat?
A: The Home Depot Center's soccer stadium can seat 27,000 fans. For a seating chart, click here »
Q: What accommodations are available for disabled fans?
A: The Home Depot Center provides access for guests with disabilities. These areas include gates, restrooms, suites, ticket windows, drinking fountains, concession counters and seating areas. Please advise us of your needs at the time you purchase your tickets so that we are better prepared to make your Galaxy game day experience an enjoyable one. For more information, please visit The Home Depot Center's official website. You also may leave a message on The Home Depot Center's Guest Services Hotline (310-630-2055) concerning any needs you have for your visit.
Q: Are there specific Galaxy supporters sections at Galaxy games?
A: Sections 137 and 138 in the Southeast corner are designated for the LA Riot Squad. The Angel City Brigade sits in General Admission (north endline) in and around Section 121, and the Galaxians sit in General Admission (north endline) in Section 122.
Q: Are there designated seating sections for visiting fans?
A: For certain matches, opposing teams may organize a specific seating section for their traveling fans; call 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299) or 310-630-2200 to inquire about any visiting fans' sections.
Visiting fans are not prohibited from sitting in any particular section but are advised to avoid sitting in or near Sections 121, 122, 137 and 138, the designated Galaxy supporters' sections.
Q: How can I sit on the lawn below the DiamondVision (big screen)?
A: The inclined lawn (also called the berm) above the north goal is opened up as a seating section for fans when seating in the stands is sold out. For more information, contact a Galaxy representative at 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299) or 310-630-2200 .
Q: Are seats numbered, or is seating General Admission?
A: The Galaxy offer General Admission seating in six (6) sections behind the North Endline (Sections 119-124). Tickets for these General Admission Seats are numbered for tracking purposes, but General Admission ticketholders may sit anywhere in the General Admission sections. All other sections in the stands have designated, numbered seats.
Q: Which sections have actual seats and which have bench seating?
A: The sections along the east and west sidelines (Sections 107-115 and 128-136) have individual seats; other sections of the stadium offer bench seating.
Q: How can I reserve a suite for a Galaxy game?
A: The suites located along the west sideline and south endline are typically reserved by companies and other groups on a full season basis. To inquire about availability of individual suites on a game-by-game basis, please contact a Galaxy representative at 1-877-3GALAXY (1-877-342-5299) or 310-630-2200 .
Q: How do I get in to the Stadium Club restaurant?
A: During Galaxy games, access to the American Express Stadium Club restaurant is exclusive to club seat ticketholders and suite ticketholders. Outside of match days, the American Express Stadium Club restaurant may be reserved for private functions and special events. For more information on the American Express Stadium Club, click here.
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