GALAXY PREVIEW: GALAXY'S PLAYOFF PREVIEW COULD DRAW SOLD-OUT CROWD FOR TODAY'S GAME.Byline: Fred J. Robledo Staff Writer A sold-out crowd of 27,000 is expected tonight at Home Depot The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products and services. Headquartered in Vinings, just outside Atlanta in unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia, Home Depot employs more than 355,000 people and operates 2,164 big-box Center, even though the Galaxy has lost five of its past six games and is trying to avoid its first four-game losing streak since 1996. It's an unusually large expected crowd since the Galaxy's playoff play·off also play-off n. Sports 1. A final game or series of games played to break a tie. 2. A series of games played to determine a championship. Noun 1. scenario already is set. The Galaxy (8-12-8, 32 points) faces Western Conference-leading San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. (14-6-8, 50 points) tonight and next week to conclude the regular season. The same teams will meet in a home-and-home playoff series that begins Nov. 1. Despite having Major League Soccer's second-worst record, the Galaxy is averaging a league-best 21,625 a game in the first season at Home Depot Center. The team has averaged more than 23,000 in its past four home games, which leaves vice president and general manager Doug Hamilton Doug Hamilton (March 6, 1963 – March 9, 2006) was president and general manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team. He was previously the general manager of the Miami Fusion. pleased as the first regular season at the Carson complex comes to a close. ``The (attendance figures) are good for soccer,'' Hamilton said. ``It also shows that we're very fortunate to have fans sticking with a team during a rough spell.'' Another reason for the big crowd: The Galaxy will be honoring veteran Mauricio Cienfuegos Mauricio Cienfuegos (born February 12, 1968 in San Salvador, El Salvador) is a retired Salvadoran football (soccer) player. Cienfuegos turned professional in 1985, and played his first season for Racing Junior of his native El Salvador. in his final regular-season home game. The midfielder, with the team for all eight years of its existence, is retiring after this season. ``In the house he helped build, it's only fitting for Mauricio Cienfuegos to be honored by his team and fans for his countless contributions,'' Hamilton said. ``He's certainly had an impact on MLS See multilevel security. and on this team in winning our first (MLS) title last year.'' Fred Robledo, (626) 962-8811 fred.robledo(at)sgvn.com CAPTION(S): box Box: GALAXY vs. SAN JOSE - Fred J. Robledo |
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