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Feb. 21, 2002
DH-02-TK-010
Contact: Thomas Knox
(310) 243-3367

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHOTO NEWS ALERT

Groundbreaking Day For Southern California Athletes & Sports

Facilities will include New Home For Los Angeles Galaxy and Pete Sampras Tennis Academy

WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremonies for the "National Training Center" sports complex to be built on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, CaliforniaThe 85-acre, $120-million development will renovate many of CSUDH's existing recreational and athletic facilities and will include:

• Creation of a 27,000-seat soccer stadium which will be the new home of the MLS Los Angeles Galaxy and outdoor events
• Creation of a 13,000-seat tennis stadium
• Construction of offices and facilities to serve as the new permanent training home of the United States Soccer Federation
• Establishment of the Pete Sampras Tennis Academy
• Construction and/or refurbishment of 36 tennis courts
• Relocation and upgrade of existing velodrome, inline roller hockey rink, baseball and softball fields
• Rebuild track & field facilities to meet NCAA standards

WHO: AEG and STAPLES Center President Timothy J. Leiweke, Pete Sampras, Alexi Lalas of the Los Angeles Galaxy, California State University, Dominguez Hills President James E. Lyons, Sr., Carson Mayor Daryl W. Sweeney, California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed, United States Soccer Federation President Robert Contiguglia, MLS Commissioner Don Garber and members of the Carson community.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 / 9:45 AM

WHERE: California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson California. Avalon Blvd. & Victoria St. (enter Parking Lot 7 from Victoria Street)

CONTACT: Thomas Knox - (310) 243-3367

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