CARSON, Calif. – Cobi Jones is an LA Galaxy legend and the former Galaxy star told an nostalgic story of his game with the club during the team’s Season Ticket Member Rally on Sunday.
Speaking in a town hall with former Galaxy stars Mike Magee and Clint Mathis, Jones told the assembled crowd about his emotions during the club’s first game and the perception of the team back in 1996.
“People have to remember that in Los Angeles, to be honest, not a lot of players wanted to play for this team. They didn’t think that soccer would be successful in Los Angeles.