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Round 1

  1. Before moving to Carson in 2003, LA Galaxy played their home MLS games at which stadium?
  2. Which club beat LA Galaxy in both the 1996 and 1999 MLS Cup finals?
  3. Who scored the golden goal that beat LA Galaxy in the 1996 MLS Cup final?
  4. LA Galaxy won their first MLS Cup in 2002. Which club did they beat in the final?
  5. Which striker was named MLS MVP in 2002 after leading the league with 24 goals, the year LA Galaxy won their first MLS Cup?
  6. Which club beat LA Galaxy in the 2001 MLS Cup final?
  7. LA Galaxy won the 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup by beating which Honduran club in the final?
  8. Who scored LA Galaxy's extra-time winner against New England in the 2005 MLS Cup final?
  9. Who was LA Galaxy's head coach when they won the 2002 MLS Cup?
  10. Which Mexican goalkeeper, known for his loud self-designed kits, played for LA Galaxy in the first MLS season in 1996?
Answers — round 1
  1. Rose Bowl — The Galaxy played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena from 1996, then moved to the purpose-built Home Depot Center in Carson in 2003.
  2. D.C. United — D.C. United came from 2-0 down to win the 1996 final 3-2, then won the 1999 final 2-0. Both finals were played at Foxboro Stadium.
  3. Eddie Pope — Defender Eddie Pope headed in the extra-time winner to finish a comeback from 2-0 down.
  4. New England Revolution — The Galaxy beat New England 1-0 with a golden goal in extra time at Gillette Stadium.
  5. Carlos Ruiz — Guatemalan striker Carlos Ruiz scored 24 league goals in 2002, then scored the golden goal in that year's MLS Cup final.
  6. San Jose Earthquakes — San Jose won 2-1 in Columbus, with Dwayne De Rosario scoring the golden goal.
  7. Olimpia — The Galaxy beat Olimpia 3-2 in the final for their first continental title.
  8. Guillermo Ramírez — Guatemalan midfielder Guillermo 'Pando' Ramírez scored the only goal of the final in extra time.
  9. Sigi Schmid — Sigi Schmid took over in 1999 and led the Galaxy to the 2002 MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield.
  10. Jorge Campos — Jorge Campos was one of the Galaxy's star signings for 1996 and was a big draw for the club's Mexican-American fans.

Round 2

  1. Which Salvadoran midfielder joined LA Galaxy for the first MLS season in 1996 and became a club icon?
  2. Cobi Jones played for LA Galaxy from the first MLS season in 1996. Which club had he played for earlier in the Premier League?
  3. Landon Donovan joined LA Galaxy in 2005 from which German club?
  4. Which club beat LA Galaxy on penalties in the 2009 MLS Cup final?
  5. Who was LA Galaxy's head coach in the first MLS season in 1996?
  6. Bruce Arena became LA Galaxy coach in 2008. Which MLS club had he coached just before that?
  7. Which Dutch great was LA Galaxy's head coach for part of 2008, David Beckham's second season at the club?
  8. Which former USA head coach, in charge at the 1998 World Cup, took over LA Galaxy in 2004?
  9. LA Galaxy won the 2024 MLS Cup final 2‑1 at home. Who were their opponents?
  10. Who scored LA Galaxy's extra-time winner in the 2014 MLS Cup final?
Answers — round 2
  1. Mauricio Cienfuegos — Mauricio Cienfuegos ran the Galaxy midfield from 1996 to 2003.
  2. Coventry City — After the 1994 World Cup, Jones spent the 1994-95 season at Coventry City, then went to Vasco da Gama before joining MLS.
  3. Bayer Leverkusen — Donovan left Leverkusen for the Galaxy early in 2005. His loan to Bayern Munich came later, in 2009.
  4. Real Salt Lake — The final in Seattle ended 1-1 and Real Salt Lake won the shootout 5-4.
  5. Lothar Osiander — Lothar Osiander coached the Galaxy to the 1996 MLS Cup final. Octavio Zambrano replaced him in 1997.
  6. New York Red Bulls — Arena coached his previous club in 2006 and 2007, after leaving the USA job.
  7. Ruud Gullit — Ruud Gullit was appointed in late 2007 and resigned in August 2008. Bruce Arena replaced him.
  8. Steve Sampson — Steve Sampson took over in 2004 and led the Galaxy to the 2005 MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup double.
  9. New York Red Bulls — The Galaxy won 2-1 at Dignity Health Sports Park in December 2024 for their sixth MLS Cup.
  10. Robbie Keane — Robbie Keane scored in the 111th minute. Zardes had opened the scoring, and Keane was named MLS MVP that season.

Round 3

  1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice off the bench on his LA Galaxy debut in March 2018 as they came back from 3‑0 down to win 4‑3. Who were the opponents?
  2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the 500th goal of his career, a taekwondo-style kick, for LA Galaxy in September 2018. Which club was it against?
  3. Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez joined LA Galaxy in January 2020. Which club did they sign him from?
  4. Greg Vanney became LA Galaxy head coach in 2021. Which MLS club had he just left as head coach?
  5. Riqui Puig joined LA Galaxy in 2022. Which club did he leave to make the move?
  6. LA Galaxy signed the Republic of Ireland captain in August 2011. Which club sold him?
  7. Ashley Cole joined LA Galaxy in January 2016. Which club did he arrive from?
  8. Guillermo Barros Schelotto became LA Galaxy coach for the 2019 season. Which club had he just left as manager?
  9. Winger Joseph Paintsil joined LA Galaxy in January 2024. Which Belgian club did he arrive from?
Answers — round 3
  1. Los Angeles FC — It was the first El Trafico against LAFC, and Zlatan's first goal was a long-range volley.
  2. Toronto FC — It came in September 2018, in a game the Galaxy lost.
  3. Sevilla — He came from Sevilla. West Ham, Leverkusen and Real Madrid were all earlier clubs.
  4. Toronto FC — Vanney won the 2017 MLS Cup with his previous club and the 2024 MLS Cup with the Galaxy.
  5. Barcelona — Puig came through La Masia and left Barcelona for the Galaxy in August 2022.
  6. Tottenham Hotspur — The Galaxy bought the Ireland striker from Tottenham. Liverpool, Leeds and Inter were earlier clubs in his career.
  7. Roma — Cole came from Roma. He went on to Derby County after his time in LA.
  8. Boca Juniors — He came straight from Boca Juniors, after losing the 2018 Copa Libertadores final to River Plate. Lanus was an earlier job.
  9. Genk — Paintsil came from KRC Genk and was a key part of the side that won the 2024 MLS Cup.

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