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11/04/2004
The Daily Breeze talked to Steve Sampson about the pressure he is under to produce this season and his goals in charge at the HDC.
"My No. 1 goal short-term is to bring championships to the Galaxy," Sampson said. "My long-term goal is, before I leave this earth, to have a shot at being national coach again. I also understand that might never happen, and I'm at peace with that.Carlos Ruiz is the focus of a more general preview of tomorrow's playoff game in Kansas City in the Pasadena Star-News. Will Ruiz be back next season?
"But it doesn't mean I'll stop trying."
"I have a very good life here in Los Angeles,' said Ruiz. "It's very tranquil. After my contract ends, I'll decide whether to stay or go.'
Ruiz has yearned to play in Europe. He wanted to go after the 2002 season, but the offers weren't tempting enough.
But if the right team situation calls, don't expect him to hang around.
"I'm 25 years old and I don't disillusion myself,' said Ruiz. "I know in Europe they play the best football. However, if I go to Europe, it will have to offer me the same tranquility that I have in Los Angeles.'
10/23/2004
LA's inability to score on the road showed up again last night in Denver as the Galaxy fell to the Rapids 1-0. Colorado's Jean Philippe Peguero may have scored the games lone goal, but it's their keeper, Joe Cannon, who deserves credit for keeping the home side in the match. LA created a number of quality chances but the Colorado keeper was playing out of his skin and preserved the lead for his side.
The second leg is on Saturday at the HDC.
PZ's MotM - Jovan Kirovski
LA Times
Daily Breeze
The second leg is on Saturday at the HDC.
PZ's MotM - Jovan Kirovski
LA Times
Daily Breeze
10/22/2004
In the papers today, Doug Hamilton says he wants Steve Sampson to get the team playing like the Lakers. Let's hope they don't follow off their example off the field.
Hamilton does seem to imply that Colorado or Kansas City fans may be a bit too nice. The overall tone of the four articles below is pretty negitive. It's interesting when you consider that LA finished second in the conference and should seem much more confident playing Colorado tonight.
Don't expect much scoring, Colorado have allowed just goals in 15 home matches this season and LA have only scored 7 times in the 8 matches Sampson has been at the helm.
LA Times
Daily Breeze
SGV Tribune
OC Register
Hamilton does seem to imply that Colorado or Kansas City fans may be a bit too nice. The overall tone of the four articles below is pretty negitive. It's interesting when you consider that LA finished second in the conference and should seem much more confident playing Colorado tonight.
Don't expect much scoring, Colorado have allowed just goals in 15 home matches this season and LA have only scored 7 times in the 8 matches Sampson has been at the helm.
LA Times
Daily Breeze
SGV Tribune
OC Register
10/21/2004
In today's Pasadena Star-News, there is a preview of tomorrows playoff match in Denver. Lots of comments from Steve Sampson on the changes he is making.
Also, the Daily Breeze reported the Banning-Carson High School football game scheduled for Friday October 29 has been moved up a day in order for the HDC to be ready for Galaxy's home leg of the playoff matchup with Colorado.
Also, the Daily Breeze reported the Banning-Carson High School football game scheduled for Friday October 29 has been moved up a day in order for the HDC to be ready for Galaxy's home leg of the playoff matchup with Colorado.
10/18/2004
Carlos Ruiz and Cobi Jones are injury worries for Steve Sampson ahead of Friday's first playoff match in Denver.
The Galaxy will get to spend a week in Hawaii prior to the 2005 season. According to the Hawaii Advertiser, they and DC United will spend a week training on the islands before playing a friendly at Aloha Stadium on February 26.
For more information, check out the Aloha Soccer Cup website.
For more information, check out the Aloha Soccer Cup website.
10/07/2004
10/05/2004
Yellow cards picked up on Saturday mean that Ryan Suarez and Tyrone Marshall will miss their next match. For Suarez that means this Saturday's match against Dallas. However, as Marshall will be with the Jamaican National team this weekend he'll miss next weeks match at Kansas City.
This weekends World Cup Qualifiers won't hit the Galaxy as hard as they could have. Cobi Jones and Tyrone Marshall have both been called up and are currently with the National Team squads preparing for their matches. However, Carlos Ruiz is suspended for Saturday's Guatemala match against Costa Rica due to yellow card accumulation so he'll be available to Steve Sampson. Also, Alejandro Moreno was not called into the Venezuela's squad for their home match against Brazil.
Galaxy fans will only need to endure Nike replica jerseys for one more season. According to the Washington Post, Adidas will become the supplier of choice for the next 10 seasons. Nike has one more season on their deal to supply jerseys for LA Galaxy. MLS will also start using Adidas game balls next season.
