In December 2007, Galaxy traveled to Wellington as part of a two-match tour of Australia and New Zealand that saw the Galaxy play in front of more than 110,000 fans.

After losing 5-3 to Sydney FC, Galaxy travelled to New Zealand where they held a training session in front of more than 15,000 school children.

One day later, a crowd of 31,853 was on hand to see the Galaxy defeat Wellington Phoenix 4-1 with goals from Clint Mathis, Landon Donovan, Carlos Pavon and David Beckham.

“We are very pleased to be bringing LA Galaxy to Auckland for this opportunity to compete against a quality international opponent made up of All Stars from Oceania,” says Galaxy Assistant General Manager Tom Payne.

“We truly enjoyed our experience in New Zealand last year and look forward to once again providing an exciting match for all of the fans.”

The Oceania All Stars invitational team to play against the LA Galaxy is being assembled from member associations across the Oceania football region.

“Our All Stars team will be captained by Christian Karembeu,” says Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) General Secretary Tai Nicholas.

“This is going to be a tremendous spectacle for soccer fans across the world and we are delighted that OFC is involved.

“I believe a match of this calibre will increase the profile of football in New Zealand and Oceania and provide role models for our youth to aspire too.

“I applaud ARC’s recognition of the power of football to bring people together in a worthy cause as this match will reach out and touch our Pacific Island community not only in Auckland but internationally,” he says.

OFC hopes to include a total of three international players (outside the Oceania region) with more names to be announced in coming weeks.

"Hosting David Beckham and the LA Galaxy for a match at the ARC’s Mt Smart Stadium will bring a global sporting superstar of a popular sport to the people of the Auckland region," said Auckland Regional Council Chairman Michael Lee

“Not only will the game be a unique and exciting family day out, but we are delighted that members of our regional community, especially children, will be able to get close to their remarkable sporting heroes.

“Soccer is one of New Zealand’s biggest participation sports and it is great to see it taking centre field at Mt Smart Stadium.”

The Auckland Regional Council, Mt Smart Stadium and LA Galaxy also thanked and acknowledged the role of FIFA Licensed Match Agent Lou Sticca and his Company, Tribal Sports Management played in presenting the opportunity to once again showcase international football in Auckland and New Zealand. Sticca was responsible for LA Galaxy’s tour of Sydney and Wellington in 2007.