Beckham inspires new look for Galaxy
by Special to FoxSoccer.com
The collegiate navy home and white away replica jerseys are already on sale in Los Angeles stores, and Beckham will wear number 23, the same number he adopted when he arrived at Real Madrid in 2003.
"We wanted a classic and clean look that would stand the test of time, something that generations of players and fans would wear with pride on and off the field," said Los Angeles Galaxy President and General Manager Alexi Lalas. "We strived to create a jersey with an eye to the future and a nod to the past."
The new logo is features a "Quasar", and it will appear on new the playing jersey with two embroidered stars representing the Galaxy's two MLS Cup championships.
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"A Quasar is the heart of a galaxy and generates incredible light and energy," added Lalas. "Our crest shows a Quasar shining brightly in a deep blue California sky. It illuminates the initials "LA", used globally to refer to our City of Angels. The color gold honors the Galaxy's proud history and tradition in the Golden State."
The team will debut it new look when they take on Chelsea FC in the World Series of Football tournament, July 21st at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.
AEG President and CEO Timothy J. Leiweke, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Los Angeles Galaxy Head Coach Frank Yallop and Lalas will present David Beckham with his personalized Los Angeles Galaxy uniform at 10 a.m. PT on Friday, July 13th during the official presentation at The Home Depot Center.
"We're thrilled to be partners with Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS and David Beckham at such an exciting time in U.S. soccer," said Antonio Zea, Head of Soccer for adidas America. "The worldwide demand for the new Galaxy jersey is a strong indicator of the relevance that MLS, it's teams and athletes are building on a global scale."
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Some reporting for this story courtesy of Major League Soccer and the Los Angeles Galaxy.
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