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LA Galaxy to host tryouts for 2019 Special Olympics Southern California Unified Team

The LA Galaxy have announced that tryouts for their 2019 Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) Unified Team will take place on Sunday, March 10 on Field #7 at Dignity Health Sports Park beginning at 1 p.m. PT. This is the sixth season the LA Galaxy will host a Special Olympics Unified Team.

In collaboration with the SOSC Unified Soccer Team Exchange program, the LA Galaxy are seeking individuals with and without intellectual disabilities, between the ages of 16-25, for the opportunity to participate in various trainings, competitions and social experiences.

This coed Special Olympics team will consist of players chosen based on three key factors: (1) players ability to work well with others and value teammates of all abilities, (2) a high level of commitment to the Play United experience and to their fellow teammates, and finally (3) their understanding of the game and rules of soccer.