Pechanga Resort announced as presenting sponsor
LA plays Chivas USA in Western Conference Semifinal series
"We are very pleased to be able to reach this agreement with Pechanga Resort to join us for our upcoming 2009 MLS Cup Playoff game," LA Galaxy President of Business Operations Tom Payne said. "Following three seasons of missing the playoffs, we are looking forward to an exciting and decisive playoff game for all of our fans, which could see the Galaxy advance to the Western Conference Championship."
As part of the presenting sponsorship, Pechanga Resort will receive an impressive package that includes LED Fieldboard signage, scoreboard exposure, in-game promotions and on-site activation opportunities along with hospitality.
"Pechanga partners with several preeminent sports teams in Southern California. What we always look for in our partners is excellence and a commitment to improving the broader community," said John J. Palinkas, President, Pechanga Development Corporation. "The Galaxy is without a doubt a winning organization with wonderful fans and a dedication to supporting the community."
One of most successful playoff teams in MLS history, the Galaxy have registered a record of 26-15-4 since the league began, qualifying for the postseason 11 times now and reaching the MLS Cup on five occasions. The Galaxy won the MLS Cup in each of their last two visits to the league's championship game, winning the League title in 2002 and 2005 with both coming in 1-0 extra time wins over the New England Revolution.
Tickets are now available for the Galaxy's home playoff game on November 8. The first 10,000 fans to purchase a playoff ticket will receive a complimentary Galaxy "Go for Gold" Playoff t-shirt, courtesy of Pechanga Resort. Playoff ticket prices are the same as regular season prices, meaning that tickets start at just $24 for the club's first playoff game since the 2005 MLS Cup.
Additionally, fans can purchase a special Playoff Family 4-Pack for as little as $66. This special package includes four tickets to the Galaxy's home playoff game, four hot dogs and four sodas, as well as the complimentary Galaxy "Go for Gold" Playoff t-shirt, if purchased as part of the first 10,000 tickets sold for the playoff game.
Fans wishing to purchase MLS Cup Playoff tickets can do so by visiting http://www.lagalaxy.com or by calling 1-877-3GALAXY (342-5299), as well as http://www.ticketmaster.com and through all Ticketmaster outlets.
MLS Cup Playoffs Format:
The Conference Semifinal series are conducted in a home-and-home, aggregate-goal format. The lower seeded team in the Conference Semifinal hosts the first game. The winners of those four series advance to single-game Conference Championships that will determine the MLS Cup Finalists.
The team that scores the most goals in the home-and-home series advances to the single elimination Conference Championship. If the teams are tied after 180 minutes in the Conference Semifinal series, a 30-minute extra time period (divided into two 15-minute periods) will be played followed by kicks from the penalty mark, if necessary. The team with the higher seed between the two Conference finalists will host the Conference Championship game.
In the case of ties after 90 minutes of regulation in the Eastern and Western Conference Championship games and MLS Cup, 30 minutes of extra time (divided into two 15-minute periods) would be played followed by kicks from the penalty mark, if necessary, to determine the winners.
About Pechanga Resort:
Pechanga Resort & Casino is located in the Inland Empire, in the Southern California Wine Country of Temecula Valley, just an hour from the Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County and Ontario airports. The AAA Four Diamond property offers a luxury hotel with a full-service spa, featuring a couple's massage suite, and the finest restaurants with 24-hours of gambling action. Pechanga has superstar concerts; a comedy club; world title boxing events; three clubs and lounges, including Silk, the 2nd largest nightclub in Southern California; more than 100,000 square feet of convention/meeting space; and the new 18-hole Journey at Pechanga, which has been rated as one of the best new golf courses of 2008. As the largest casino in the Western United States, Pechanga is perfect for a romantic weekend or just a daytrip with happening nightlife to make for an exciting getaway.
About LA Galaxy:
One of Major League Soccer's (MLS) original clubs, the Los Angeles Galaxy were founded on June 15, 1994 and play all of the club's home games at The Home Depot Center on the campus of California State University - Dominguez Hills in Carson, Calif. The LA Galaxy are one of the premier teams in MLS featuring many top national and international stars and boasting five championships including the MLS Cup (2002, 2005), U.S. Open Cup (2001, 2005) and CONCACAF Champions' Cup (2000). The 15 teams that comprise MLS are: the Chicago Fire, Club Deportivo Chivas USA, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, Kansas City Wizards, Galaxy, New England Revolution, Real Salt Lake, Red Bull New York, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC and Toronto FC. For more information or to order tickets, please call the Galaxy ticket office toll-free at 1-877-3GALAXY or visit the official website at http://www.lagalaxy.com.
