The California Clásico is the name given to the soccer rivalry between the LA Galaxy and the San Jose Earthquakes. This Major League Soccer rivalry reached its zenith from 2001 to 2005, during which time the Earthquakes and the Galaxy combined to win four MLS Cup titles. The term "Clasico" is commonly used to refer to other rivalries in Spanish-speaking countries, most prominently, the Spanish Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid, or the Argentine Superclásico between Boca Juniors and River Plate.
Donovan with the San Jose Earthquakes at the 2003 MLS Cup
The Earthquakes on the field at the O.co Coliseum in 2008 Clasico
Landon Donovan playing for Los Angeles
Frank Yallop is the second coach to have managed both teams
Los Angeles Galaxy, also known as the LA Galaxy, are an American professional men's soccer club based in Carson, California. The Galaxy competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), as a member of the Western Conference. The club began play in 1996 as one of the league's 10 charter members.
Cobi Jones, who played for the club from their inaugural season until his retirement in 2007
David Beckham playing for Galaxy in 2007
Landon Donovan playing for Galaxy in 2010
Los Angeles Galaxy starting line-up in 2011
