LA Galaxy
- Location: Carson, California
- Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
- Coach: Greg Vanney
- MLS Titles: 5
Current Squad / Roster
- J. Bond
- R. Sánchez
- J. Klinsmann
- J. Araujo
- M. Cáceres
- S. Coulibaly
- J. Villafaña
- D. Williams
- Nick Depuy
- Chase Gasper
- K. Leerdam
- E. Zavaleta
- N. Hamalainen
- Jalen Neal
- O. Lambe
- M. Delgado
- G. Brugman
- S. Klještan
- Víctor Vázquez
- Riqui Puig
- E. Alvarez
- D. Aguirre
- A. Saldana
- C. Harvey
- Chicharito
- S. Grandsir
- K. Cabral
- R. Edwards
- D. Joveljic
- D. Costa
- C. Dunbar
- P. Judd
- J. Pérez
Founded in 1994, the LA Galaxy has a long history as one of MLS’ charter teams. More importantly, the LA Galaxy are among the most successful franchises in MLS, with a history filled with international stars. The LA Galaxy stats are a testament to the Galaxy’s success as a franchise. However, in recent times the Galaxy has found itself as the underdog in MLS odds.
The LA Galaxy play in two derbies: the California Clássico (vs San Jose Earthquakes) and the El Tráfico with Los Angeles FC (formerly Chivas FC). Until 2014, the Galaxy played in the SuperClasico against inner-city rival Chivas FC. Lothar Osiander was the LA Galaxy’s first head coach.
Team History
The LA Galaxy was founded in 1994, playing their first game on the MLS schedule in 1996, losing the inaugural MLS Cup to D.C. United on a golden goal. The Galaxy won their first championship claiming the MLS Supporters Shield in 1998. The LA Galaxy were unsuccessful in their first three MLS Cup appearances, winning their first MLS Cup in 2002. Despite their early struggles in MLS Cup finals, the Galaxy was the first MLS team to Five MLS Cup Championships.
LA Galaxy Records
The Greatest American Male soccer player Landon Donovan (2005-2014, 2016) holds the LA Galaxy record for most goals, with 113 goals. Keane (2011-2016) is second with 83, while original Galaxy American star Cobi Jones (1996-2007) is third with 70.
As of publication, the 2022 LA Galaxy has a record of 9 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, with an even goal differential.
Championships Won
Historical Events
Many of the LA Galaxy’s historical events are related to international player acquisitions. Star of the 1994 World Cup (held in America) Mexican goalkeeper Jorge Campos was an early international superstar to join the Galaxy.
Ireland National Team Captain and leading scorer, Robbie Keane signed with the LA Galaxy in 2011, contributing to the squad’s most successful period. Keane was the 2014 MLS MVP and scored the MLS Cup-winning goal against the New England Revolution.
Zlatan Ibrahimovič left Manchester United and joined the LA Galaxy in 2018, taking out a full-page ad simply stating “ Dear Los Angeles, You’re Welcome” in the Los Angeles Times to announce his arrival.
The LA Galaxies biggest International player acquisition thrust a spotlight onto the league and increased sponsorship of the team. The squad signed English superstar David Beckham from Real Madrid in 2007 to a five-year contract. Beckham’s contract was worth $32.5 million and had the provision that he could purchase an MLS franchise for $25 million – Beckham cashed in on this provision and is the current president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF. To make Beckham’s contract work under the salary cap, the league introduced the now-common Designated Player Rule.
Championship Won by LA Galaxy
The LA Galaxy are among the MLS’ most successful franchises. Here is the list of LA Galaxy Championships.
- 5 MLS Cups (2002, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2014)
- 9 MLS Western Conference Championships
- 8 MLS Western Conference (Regular Season) Championships
- 4 MLS Supporters Shields (1998, 2002, 2010, 2011)
- 2 U.S. Open Cups (2001, 2005)
- 2000 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
- 2017 MLS Wooden Spoon (Awarded to the MLS team at the bottom of the League standings)
What are the LA Galaxy 2022-23 Transfers?
Markus Ferkanus (D) is out on loan to Phoenix Rising of the USL. Ryan Ravelson (M) is on loan to Auxerre of Ligue 1.
The trend of the LA Galaxy betting on international transfers continues to the present day. Riqui Puig (M) from Barcelona of La Liga, Gastón Brugman (M) from Parma of Serie A, and Douglas Costa (F) from Bayern München of Bundesliga.
The Galaxy are linked to rumored transfers of Sergi Roberto (M) in from Barcelona and Chicharito (f) out to Chivas Guadalajara.
Who are the LA Galaxy Best Coaches?
Greg Vanney is the current Head Coach of the LA Galaxy, taking control of the squad on January 5, 2021. In the franchise history, the LA Galaxy have had fourteen Head coaches (full or interim) but one coach stands above them all: Bruce Arena.
Arena is the longest serving Galaxy Head Coach, from 2008 – 2016. During this period, the Galaxy won three MLS Cups in four appearances, two supporters shields, and finishing atop the MLS Standings in the Western Conference three times.
