A giant replica Galaxy jersey adorns the grass berm at one end of Home Depot Center, the latest hit by Scottish band The Fratellis lends a party atmosphere as it blasts from speakers and fans are chanting as if this is an English league game.

About 500 media and what appears to be more than 8,000 fans are assembled in a newly-rebranded HDC that now sports the Galaxy’s blue and gold color scheme awaiting the rebranded Galaxy’s new brand.

It’s hot and the smart press have retreated to the comparitive cool of the press box.

Hope Beckham doesn’t trip as he comes out on the stage.