CRYSTAL PALACE FC VERSUS L.A. GALAXY MATCHUP IN RICHMOND
Kickers To Host International Friendly Wednesday, July 19th
RICHMOND, VA – (Friday, May 26, 2006) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to host an international exhibition featuring Crystal Palace FC of the English Coca-Cola 
Football League Championship (English First Division) versus the 2005 MLS Cup Champion L.A. Galaxy of Major League Soccer (MLS) as a stop on Crystal Palace’s United States pre-season tour. The match in Richmond, Virginia is scheduled for Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at the University of Richmond Stadium at 7:00p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. All tickets are $25 general admission and are on sale now via RichmondKickers.com. Click HERE to order tickets in advance.
“We are pleased to be able to host and offer an international match of this quality to our fans and the people of Virginia,” comments Richmond Kickers Vice President & General Manager Paul Sterbenz. “The ability to showcase international stars such as Landon Donovan of the Galaxy and the respective championship level teams is something that we strive to bring to Richmond each and every year.”
“This is just another example of how our club continues to bring high quality entertainment to the Richmond Metropolitan area and shows our continued commitment to this community,” adds Richmond Kickers President Tom Depcrynski.
Established in 1905, Crystal Palace FC, which played in the English Premiership during the 2004/2005 season, narrowly missed returning to the top flight after a semi-final loss to Watford in the Coca-Cola Championship playoffs. The Eagles had a strong season with highlights such as defeating European Champions Liverpool in the League Cup. The team, which featured English star forward Andy Johnson, lost in the semi-finals of the promotion playoffs to Watford this past season and fell just short of advancing back to the English Premiership. Palace top stars are scheduled to appear in Richmond including Republic of Ireland National Team striker Clinton Morrison, England U-21 National Team midfielder Ben Watson and Australian National Team defender Tony Popovic.
L.A. Galaxy of Major League Soccer secured their second MLS Cup title in four years in 2005 while also capturing the U.S. Open Cup title last season. Currently, the Galaxy of the Western Conference reside mid-table in the MLS standings with a 2006 record of 2-6-1, 7 points. The Galaxy will face an English team for the second time in club history for the first time since 1997 when Los Angeles tied Aston Villa 1-1. United States World Cup team players Landon Donovan and Chris Albright will lead the Galaxy against the club based in Southeast London.
Richmond Kickers Season Tickets/Sponsor Tickets/Pro Passes will not be accepted for this exhibition match; however, all season ticket holders will be offered a special discounted rate. Please call (804) 644-KICK for more information.
