Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Los Angeles Galaxy

Wednesday Wrap: Becks and a Bruin & the Hopeful and Homeless

2008-12-04T07:34:43+00:00

Quickly:
*David Beckham + long flight = nothing to say.

*Bruin Sydney Leroux and the U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team are 90 minutes away from the final of the Under-20 Women's World Cup when they play at 2 p.m. Friday on ESPNU against Germany. The former player for Canada has four goals, while the team as a whole has scored nine in three games and conceded none.

Video: David Beckham & the LA Galaxy Arrive in New Zealand

2008-12-03T14:55:52+00:00

David Beckham and his cohorts from MLS underachievers of the year - the LA Galaxy - arrived in New Zealand Wednesday for this weekend's friendly with the Oceania All Stars (who oddly includes Dutch legend Edgar Davids). They touched down in New Zealand at 5:30 a.m. local time. Beckham looked travel weary, standing quietly among [.

MLS First Kick 2009

2008-12-03T11:00:20+00:00

While the MLS Cup winners can still be heard celebrating, MLS has wasted no time in trying to keep fans hooked for the 2009 season. Today the fixtures for the first three weeks have been announced, and they're detailed below. The nickname "First Kick" I find to be rather dull and gimmicky. It's just the [.

Video: The Galaxy Speak on NZ Trip

2008-12-03T02:22:00+00:00

(Summary is not available.)

Galaxy Host D.C., Chivas USA Welcome Rapids on MLS Opening Weekend

2008-12-02T21:27:15+00:00

MLS released the opening weekend fixtures today for the 2009 season and Chivas USA plays the Colorado Rapids at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 on Fox Soccer Channel, while the Galaxy faces D.C. United at noon the following day on Telefutura.

Complete schedules for the 30-game, 15-team season will be announced in early February.

The Galaxy Bucks For Becks™ World Tour: The Return of Kiwi Beckham Mania

2008-12-02T20:53:00+00:00

They may not be as ravenous as they were this time last year, but New Zealand is still hungry for Brand Beckham. MLS Jesus and the rest of the Galaxy touched down in hobbit country this a.m. and the now-customary throng of fans, reporters and requisite Maori's greeted them at the airport.

MLS Never Sleeps: Some Off-Season Links

2008-12-02T19:20:06+00:00

Given that the MLS Cup was just a little over a week ago, you might think that everybody in the league would be taking a little breather. Not so much. Here are links to a few of the rumors and newsy bits that are floating around this week. (And be sure to [...]

Donovan's Situation At Bayern Looking Up?

2008-12-02T18:06:00+00:00

We've all had our questions about how Landon Donovan will fit into the scheme at Bayern Munich when his loan starts in January and the picture may be getting clearer. As it turns out, an unfortunate injury to Stuttgart striker Mario Gomez, who tore a muscle in 2-0 win over Schalke last weekend (in which he scored), may end up impacting Donovan's playing time at Bayern.

Global Recession + January Transfer Window = ???

2008-12-01T16:00:04+00:00

It's December 1st toaday, which means exactly one month until the January transfer window opens. And it's going to be a weird one. Not just because of Man City's recent ascent to wealthidom, but more because of the recent end of the world economic megameltdown. I believe that's the technical term. Last transfer window (summer '08) [.

Soccer Sunday Beckham in New Zealand Update

2008-11-29T17:59:51+00:00

Well, it's Sunday in New Zealand. And Beckham and the Galaxy aren't there yet (they leave Monday - and get there Wednesday).

With the Galaxy taking former UCLA player Leonard Griffin (among others) on the club's one-game trip to New Zealand Monday, game organizers down under have countered with former Dutch international Edgar Davids.

Rant: End of the All-Quote Team

2008-11-27T05:58:31+00:00

It's safe to say many Galaxy fans won't be sorry to see Pete Vagenas - often derided as "Pass-back Pete" - leave for Seattle.

But journalists will.

Why?

Because Vagenas was coherent, articulate and often funny. Not many athletes are. And that's journalistic gold when you're on a deadline.

Galaxy Waive Pires, Franchino and Barlow; Chivas USA Waives Zotinca

2008-11-26T21:00:50+00:00

Brazilian Alvaro Pires, veteran Joey Franchino and youngster Jeremy Barlow were waived by the Galaxy today.

Franchino started 10 games for the Galaxy this season, but did not appear to be part of Coach Bruce Arena's plans; Pires, another hold-over from the Lalas-Gullit era, had also fallen out of favor under Arena.

Galaxy Veteran Vagenas Taken by Seattle in Expansion Draft

2008-11-26T19:53:24+00:00

The longest-tenured member of the Galaxy, UCLA product Pete Vagenas, was picked today by Seattle in the Expansion Draft.

Vagenas, 30, joined the Galaxy in 2000 and played more than 180 games for the club. His best season came in 2005 when he captained the club to the MLS Cup-U.S. Open Cup double, appearing in 29 of the club's 32 games that season and scoring a career-high five goals.

Back in the Day MLS Commercial

2008-11-26T15:57:00+00:00

Rev. Run before he was a Reverend, up in the club with DMC, the late Jam Master Jay and a stack of cheese asking the important question: "What rhymes with Cienfuegos?". Possibly the best MLS advert ever.

Greg Lalas and I Are in a Love Triangle

2008-11-25T18:53:00+00:00

Greg Lalas cranked out his Ode to the Passion of MLS Fans today and I thank him for it. It's always nice to see some acknowledgment that it's often the devoted that keep many games from being about as exciting as warm milk.

So while praise is being showered like so much celebratory champagne, I'd like to give shouts to the ESC and the rest of the New York traveling contingent; we may not have come out on top but we brought the ruckus for 90+ minutes and no one went to jail (but almost).

Offseason doesn’t Mean Slow Season

2008-11-25T15:06:49+00:00

Well, the MLS season is now officially over. Once again, congratulations to the Columbus Crew on winning their first ever MLS Cup title. While things will slow down here on the pitch, MLS Offside isn't going anywhere. There will be plenty of action to report as players move, an expansion draft takes place, the Super [.

The List: The Galaxy’s Protected Players

2008-11-25T01:20:45+00:00

The Galaxy announced their list of protected players in advance of Wednesday's MLS expansion draft. So the Seattle Sounders will be able to choose from among the unprotected players, but they will only be able to choose one.

A few surprises in this one. But mostly what I would expect.

Protected players: David Beckham, Edson Buddle, Landon Donovan, Sean Franklin, Alan Gordon, Ante Jazic, Bryan Jordan, Eddie Lewis, Brandon McDonald, Alvaro Pires, Troy Roberts.

Galaxy & Chivas USA Announce Protected Player Lists Ahead of Wednesday's Expansion Draft; Kirovski Back in L.A.

2008-11-25T00:13:58+00:00

Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena made his first major (I use the word loosely) player deal today, reacquiring midfielder Jovan Kirovski from San Jose - and then promptly leaving him unprotected in the expansion draft.

Arena must figure Seattle won't be crazy enough to pick a player whose stock has dropped precipitously since his 2005 move to MLS with the Galaxy.

MLS Cup Final Result: Columbus Crew-New York Red Bulls

2008-11-23T22:53:45+00:00

Sigi Schmid 3 Galaxy 1

Columbus Crew 3 New York Red Bulls 1

Justice is served, MLS MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto is a worthy MLS Cup MVP with a record three assists in an MLS Cup game and Crew Coach Sigi Schmid has his second MLS title in the home of his former employer in the South Bay where he has lived so long.

Rogers, Donovan, Kljestan Named to MLS Best XI

2008-11-22T23:25:33+00:00

Rolling Hills Estates' Robbie Rogers capped off a breakout season today when he was deservedly named to the MLS Best XI.

Also named: the Galaxy's Landon Donovan and Chivas USA's Sacha Kljestan, both of whom enjoyed the best seasons of their respective careers so far.

Rogers scored six goals and added three assists for the Columbus Crew, was a constant threat on the flank and teamed incredibly well with MLS MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto.

Friday Football: MLS Cup Close to Sellout & More

2008-11-21T18:08:42+00:00

A few quick items before I head out to the HDC this morning:

*Tickets priced as low as $15 remain for MLS Cup Sunday, but officials have begun to sell $36 "seats" on the grass berm in an indication the game between the Columbus Crew and New York Sunday is heading for a capacity crowd.

*The Chicago Fire's Cuauhtémoc Blanco became the latest MLS player to go out on loan during the MLS offseason, joining Santos Laguna of the Mexican Primera Division for the playoffs of the Apertura.

Donovan gets shot at German redemption with Bayern deal

2008-11-21T10:00:51+00:00

Landon Donovan is headed back to Europe. Well, for a few months, at the least. Donovan has inked a loan deal that will see him join Bayern in January and remain there until before the start of the upcoming MLS season. Donovan's unsuccessful spell at Bayer Leverkusen, his perceived lack of desire [.

Donovan loaned to Bayern Munich

2008-11-21T05:59:22+00:00

Bayern Munich have secured the services of Landon Donovan...at least temporarily. Similar to teammate David Beckham's loan deal with A.C. Milan, Landon's spell with the club will begin January 1st and end in March in time for the new MLS season. But unlike the Beckham deal, it seems like there's a possibility that the loan will [.

Bayern Wants to Sign Donovan

2008-11-21T00:52:57+00:00

While Landon will be flying home on Friday, Bayern Munich have stated they would like to sign him to play during the MLS off season. It seems Donovan was given a verbal agreement that he could pursue playing in Europe during the off season, just as Beckham has done. Bayern wants him, but would ideally like him to stay for the remainder of their season.

ESPN Press Pass: The Donovan Debate

2008-11-20T23:08:00+00:00

The leperachan and co. debate Donovan's Muncich move.

Landycakes lands in Germany

2008-11-20T21:35:46+00:00

I'll leave the report to Carter and Brooks over at USA WC Blog. But I'd like the throw it up here to generate some reaction from any MLSers over here. A preview of the MLS Cup is on its way, and I'm going to do my best to Live blog the match. More tomorrow.

Transfer Rumors (20 Nov 08): Santa Cruz to Man City, Lazio target Mascherano, Campbell to Tottenham (permanently)

2008-11-20T19:21:37+00:00

Today's transfer roundup has a bit of a Belgian flair to it, so if you want, grab some Belgian waffles and your favorite Belgian beer as you go through today's top transfer stories. Santa Cruz Wants to Join Hughes at City When the going gets tough, the Santa Cruz wants to get going. Liverpool's [.

Landy Dandy Loaned To Bayern

2008-11-20T18:35:12+00:00

Well there you have it. Just as Donovan completed his 10 day training stint in Germany, Bayern has reported that he will join them on loan from January to March. Klinsmann had some positive things to say about Landon's impression, as posted on the Bayern website (forgive the translation): "Klinsmann has reported that Donovan in the [.

Bayern To Take Donovan On Loan

2008-11-20T17:06:00+00:00

Bayern Munich has announced they will take the LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan on loan until the middle of March. Bayern coach Juergen Klinsmann remarked that "Landon made a good impression in the last ten days and we've agreed a deal with MLS for a loan starting on January 1st...until the middle of March.

Donovan Set for Bayern loan

2008-11-20T16:16:27+00:00

Landon Donovan has been training with Bayern Munich the past week and a half and has impressed coach Jurgen Klinsmann enough to get him a loan. Klinsamann is going to bring Landon to Bayern on a loan contract that will run from the 1st of January through the middle of March. His goal will be to keep him longer - at least until the end of the German Bundesliga season, which runs through most of May.