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Divide the opening main League Soccer season into thirds when talking about the Galaxy in 1996. Los Angeles won 12 games to begin the season, but a rough mid-season stretch where the Galaxy lost five-straight games kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the season. Finally, a late-season surge enabled Los Angeles to the 1996 Western Conference crown with a 19-13 mark.The Galaxy continued their hot streak in the playoffs defeating the San Jose Clash 2-1 in a three-game series, Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets one of the best MLS sold Los Angeles tickets that year prior to dispatching the Dallas Burn 2-0 on their way to the MLS title game. However, it was not meant to be as the Galaxy finished as runner-up to Washington D.C. United at MLS Cup 1996, For some reasons Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets prices picked up  in a 3-2 overtime loss at Foxboro Stadium. Despite a heartbreaking loss to D.C. United, the Galaxy returned home to a hero's welcome.

Ecuadorian striker Eduardo "El Tanque" Hurtado scorched opposing defenses in 1996. The 6-3, 200-pound forward used his imposing physical size and nice touch around the goal to finish tied for second in MLS scoring, Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets one of the best MLS sold Los Angeles tickets that year  tallying 21 goal and assists for 49 points. Two key reasons for Hurtado's success up front were the play of midfielders Mauricio Cienfuegos and Cobi Jones. Cienfuegos, Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets selling for the season was very high for the year a key member of El Salvador's Team, blossomed into one of the MLS' elite playmakers. Jones' versatility allowed him to play in the midfield, score goals up front and be named to ATAT's "Best 11". Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets one of the best MLS sold Los Angeles tickets that year
Mexican National Team goalkeeper Jorge Campos showed why he is considered one of the world's best goalkeepers, ranking first in MLS with a 1.20 goals against average. Campos, whose acrobatic style of play and colorful apparel have made him one of the world's most famous goalkeepers, Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets one of the best MLS sold Los Angeles tickets that year also saw some time at forward and registered one assist. Campos attributed some of his statistical to central defenders Dan Calichman and Robin Fraser. Calichman, a veteran of Japan's famed J-League, and Fraser, a physical player who brought great composure to Los Angeles's back line, provided the Galaxy with an experienced and organized defense.Thanks to Campos, Jones, Hurtado, Cienfuegos, Fraser, Calichman, and the other members of the 1996 squad, the Los Angeles Galaxy captured the attention of soccer fans throughout the country and around the world.

Los Angeles defeated Kansas City 2-0 at the Rose Bowl on September 28 to win its sixth consecutive game and capture second place in the Western Conference. Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets selling for the season was very high for the year The Galaxy offense went into high gear during the streak, outscoring opponents 18-5. The win over the Wizards put Los Angeles at a .500 record for the first during the season. The club finished as the hottest team in the MLS winning 10 of its last 15 games, Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets one of the best MLS sold Los Angeles tickets that year including six in a row.

The season finale against the Chicago Fire, which to be a preview of the Western Conference Final. The 24 wins set an MLS record, Los Angeles Galaxy tickets picked lots of momentum which D.C. United matched in 1998 as well. Los Angeles recorded a MLS-record 68 points in the standing, falling short of a full points in just two of their 24 wins. The Galaxy also set the MLS standard with a 13-3 road record, as the team finished with a better road mark than home mark for the first time in the league's annals. Not only did the club close out the season surpassing several records, For some reasons Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets prices picked up  the team began with the longest regular season win streak in the history of the MLS, a 15-game clip that began at the end of 1997 with six victories.

The 1999 season The Galaxy finish with a 20-12 record (.625) with 54 points and earned the Western Conference regular season title for the second consecutive season and third time in club history (1996, 1998 &, 1999). A slow start to the (2-3) and a lack luster performance from the MLS' highest scoring team in 1998 (85 goals) saw head coach Octavio Zambrano relieved of his duties on April 22, 1999. Los Angeles named a college legend luring UCLA's Sigi Schmid to the e of coaching in Major Soccer. In his first year as head coach, Schmid led the Galaxy to a 17-9 record (.654] good for 49 points. Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets one of the best MLS sold Los Angeles tickets that year Since Schmid joined the Galaxy, Los Angeles went through a season long transformation from a team with potential to runner-up champion. At the Rose Bowl, Los Angeles the season with third best home record 12-4 (.750) in MLS. For some reasons Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets prices picked up On the road, the Galaxy finished with an 8-8 record (.500). The Galaxy tied to the best record against fellow West opponents with a 13-7 record (.650) and as the club versus the East notching a 7-5 record (.583). The Galaxy enters the 2000 season with an all-time 79-49 MLS record. Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets one of the best MLS sold Los Angeles tickets that year.
 The L.A. Galaxy finished the 2002 MLS season with a league leading 16-9-3 record (.625) and 51 points. The Galaxy the Conference Championship and Supporters Shield. A slow start to the season (5-5-2) saw the Galaxy play straight overtime games from March 23 to May 4 and suffer the club's worst loss in history (5-0) to the MetroStars on June 15. However, Head Coach Sigi Schmid changed the club's formation and refocused the defense the team to an 11-4-1 record for the balance of the season. The Galaxy also become the first team to win three consecutive games during the 2002 season and even went on to close out the season with four straight victories. At the Rose Bowl, Los Angeles finished the season with the second best home record 11-1-2 (.857) in MLS. On the road, For some reasons Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets prices picked up the Galaxy tied for the fifth best record in MLS at 5-8-1 (.469). Los Angeles Galaxy soccer tickets one of the best MLS sold Los Angeles tickets that year The Galaxy finished first in Western Conference play with an 8-5-3 record (.594) and in second place overall in conference play among all teams. In non-conference play, Los Angeles finished second with a 8-4-0 record (.667) among Western Conference clubs, Los Angeles Galaxy tickets picked lots of momentum as well as second for the best non-conference record among all MLS teams. Los Angeles ranked in the league in attendance for 2002, averaging 19,047 (Up 10% from 2001) for a total of 289,663 fans at the Rose Bowl.