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Keane, 36, signed with the Galaxy as a Designated Player on Aug. 15, 2011 and helped the team capture that year’s MLS Cup trophy in partnership with Landon Donovan and David Beckham.
LA Galaxy defeated New York City FC 5-1 in front of a sold-out crown at StubHub Center. The match marked the first-ever meeting between the LA Galaxy and New York City FC, who joined Major League Soccer in 2015.
Galaxy youngsters started for first team players out on international duty; Omar Gonzalez Sub in the game to score the incredible winning goal for LA.
The Galaxy spent most of their trip in Dublin, Keane’s hometown, where they toured the city and visited with Ireland president Michael D. Higgins. The primary benefit, Keane said, was gaining fitness.
Gonzalez joins teammate Landon Donovan for USMNT camp ahead of friendly against Ecuador Oct. 10; Keane called up to Ireland EURO 2016 qualifiers vs. Gibraltar Oct. 11 and Germany Oct. 14
Temperatures in the 90s accompanied by high humidity made for a sluggish clash with few chances, and Keane proclaimed following the 1-1 draw that the game never should have begun.
Galaxy Head Coach on the win: A good team effort tonight, overall the defensive group play was outstanding. The backline, Jaime [Penedo] has a good presence in the goal as well.
The Galaxy took three points off penalty shots to get a 2-1 win over the Crew.
A fiery start for Mike Magee, first career hat-trick. Captain Robbie Keane added one to give LA first win in the 2013 Major League Soccer (MLS) opening weekend.
The club will then open the 2013 MLS season on Sunday, March 3 when they host the Chicago Fire at The Home Depot Center
Donovan, Keane and the rest of the LA Galaxy will play for the fourth MLS Cup title in club history and their second straight championship on Saturday, December 1
Before a sell-out crowd at the HDC, Keane had one goal, with the ‘real’ striker, Espindola, scoring twice giving the visiting RSL three points as the Western Conference tightens.
Keane, Keat and Wilhelmsson to take part in World Cup Qualifiers
Currently in his second season with the Galaxy, Keane has a team-best 12 goals in all competitions, scoring 11 times in the regular season and once in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Goals from Beckham, Keane and Donovan boost LA’s confidence as they travel to British Columbia for their next match on Wednesday, July 18