Conference	Western
Stadium	Rose Bowl
MLS Capacity	26,100
Investors-Operators	Philip F. Anschutz
Head Coach	Sigi Schmid (2nd season, 17-9)
1999 Record	20-12 (54 points), first in West
1999 Record	Lost to D.C. in MLS Cup
Key Departures	F Carlos Hermosillo
Key Acquisitions	D Danny Califf, M Sasha Victorine
Outlook	Similar to D.C. in its talent and depth of roster, this year's Galaxy will look much like the one that finished up last season as runner-ups to United. Second-year head coach Sigi Schmid has plenty of options to replace departed Mexican forward Carlos Hermosillo, including leading scorer Cobi Jones, Clint Mathis, and draft choice Sasha Victorine from Schmid's UCLA program. El Salvadoran playmaker Mauricio Cienfuegos will run the team alongside creative Roy Myers. In front of GK Kevin Hartman will be the normal stingy defense of Robin Fraser, Greg Vanney, Ezra Hendrickson, Joe Franchino, Steve Jolley and top draft pick Danny Califf. Danny Pena is a strong defensive midfielder. The Galaxy have the personnel to do great things this year -- as well as a new investor/operator in Philip Anschutz who has pledged a new soccer stadium for L.A. -- but still could use the one final piece of the puzzle. If they find it, this could be the year they get past mighty United.
Projected 2000 Record	First in West
Last Update: 03/16/00