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2/28/2004
MISL side, San Diego Sockers drafted Joseph Ngwenya in the 5th round 2004 Amateur Draft. Ngwenya, who is with LA on their preseason tour in France at the moment, is unlikely to be joining the indoor league as it looks very likely that Sigi Schmid will be wanting to play at the HDC.
Also drafted by San Diego was Alan Gordon. Gordon was also drafted by Schmid in the recent MLS SuperDraft. However, he is no longer with the squad.
MISL Press Release
Also drafted by San Diego was Alan Gordon. Gordon was also drafted by Schmid in the recent MLS SuperDraft. However, he is no longer with the squad.
MISL Press Release
2/27/2004
In with other information on Galaxy Website about the trip to France, it seems Goalies Kevin Hartman and Dan Popik have had their heads shaved by Alejandro Moreno. View them in their new look here.
2/26/2004
Kevin Hartman, Danny Califf and Jovan Kirovski were named to Bruce Arena's squad for the match against Haiti on March 13.
Report on SoccerTimes.com
Report on SoccerTimes.com
2/25/2004
As mentioned earlier, LA lost 2-0 in a preseason match against French second division side, Istres. A match report has been posted on the Galaxy site.
Match Report
Match Report
Left off the squad list released by the Galaxy yesterday was Alejandro Moreno. This was due to an oversight and Moreno is with the squad in France preparing for the upcoming season.
LA lost their first match in their preseason tour to France 2-0. French second division leaders AS Istres scored both goals in the first half.
2/24/2004
In a Press Release just published on the Galaxy site, information about the teams trip to France was provided. The big news was that a pair of Brazilian players, defender Flavio Costa and Midfield Marcelo Saragosa, will be joining the team on trial from Sao Paulo during the tour. Both players would qualify as Transitional Internationals. Sigi Schmid plans on giving both Brazilians 45 minutes in the match against Istres tomorrow.
The full squad for the tour is:
L.A. Galaxy Preseason Roster - France (24)
GK (2) - Kevin Hartman, Dan Popik
D (9)- Chris Aloisi, Danny Califf, Ricky Lewis, Ryan Suarez, Tyrone Marshall, Paul Broome, Favio Costa*, Scot Thompson, Hong Myung Bo
M (8)- Josh Gardner, Guillermo Gonzalez, Ned Grabavoy, Andres Herzog, Cobi Jones, Marcelo Saragosa*, Peter Vagenas, Sasha Victorine
F (5) - Chris Albright, Jovan Kirovski, Joseph Ngwenya, Carlos Ruiz, Arturo Torres
* - non-roster invitee
The full squad for the tour is:
L.A. Galaxy Preseason Roster - France (24)
GK (2) - Kevin Hartman, Dan Popik
D (9)- Chris Aloisi, Danny Califf, Ricky Lewis, Ryan Suarez, Tyrone Marshall, Paul Broome, Favio Costa*, Scot Thompson, Hong Myung Bo
M (8)- Josh Gardner, Guillermo Gonzalez, Ned Grabavoy, Andres Herzog, Cobi Jones, Marcelo Saragosa*, Peter Vagenas, Sasha Victorine
F (5) - Chris Albright, Jovan Kirovski, Joseph Ngwenya, Carlos Ruiz, Arturo Torres
* - non-roster invitee
All road matches this season will be broadcast on local TV. In addition to the 6 regular season matches we reported earlier would be on ESPN2, 10 matches will be on KCAL 9 all with a half-hour "Galaxy Countdown" show prior to kickoff. Also, KWHY - Channel 22 will broadcast 5 games.
2004 Schedule (PDF File)
2004 Schedule (PDF File)
2/23/2004
Austrian legend and new Galaxy team member Andreas Herzog told the Associated Press that he's excited about joining the team and preparing for the new season. The fact that he won't have to practice in snow is a bonus. The comments were made on his way to the south of France where he'll join his new team mates in preparation for the new season.
2/22/2004
Defender, Ricky Lewis spoke to his hometown, Houston Chronicle, about life as a pro player, the upcoming season and his Olympic Qualifying experience and the coming season.
Also mentioned in the article is that, "the Galaxy are looking to add two Brazilian players as free agents. "
Also mentioned in the article is that, "the Galaxy are looking to add two Brazilian players as free agents. "
On Saturday Sigi Schmid started a line up against Loyola Marymount that would me much more recognizable to Galaxy fans than the one he started against UCLA on Thursday. As a result, the Galaxy earn a much better result. A hat trick from Sasha Victorine, two each from both Carlos Ruiz and Jovan Kirovski and a goal each from Alejandro Moreno and rookie Josh Gardner gave LA a 9-1 victory against LMU in a match played in soggy conditions.
THG Match Report
THG Match Report
2/20/2004
With the team leaving for France on Monday, the team have released who they will be facing as part of their preseason preparations.
Wednesday, February 25 Match vs. AS Istres
Monday, March 1 Match vs. TBA (thought to be either Caen or Toulon)
Wednesday, March 3 Match vs. OGC Nice
Press Release
Wednesday, February 25 Match vs. AS Istres
Monday, March 1 Match vs. TBA (thought to be either Caen or Toulon)
Wednesday, March 3 Match vs. OGC Nice
Press Release
As previously anticipated, the Galaxy have announced that Cobi Jones has signed a new multi-year contract. No details of the contract were released.
Press Release
Press Release
The Galaxy lost a scrimmage last night against UCLA who are now coached by former Galaxy player, Jorge Salcedo. The Hitchhiker's Guide spoke with both coaches after the game and got some interesting comments on how the roster may shape up this season from Sigi Schmid.
2/19/2004
The Galaxy will have 6 matches on ESPN2 this season. The remainder of the TV schedule is due to be announced next week.
Los Angeles Galaxy 2004 ESPN2 Broadcast Schedule (All Times Pacific)
Saturday May 8 @ Dallas Burn - 1 pm
Saturday May 29 vs. Dallas Burn - 7 pm (Tape Delay - 10:30 pm)
Saturday June 12 vs. Chicago - 1 pm
Saturday June 19 @ MetroStars - 1 pm
Saturday July 31 vs. Kansas City - 1 pm
Saturday August 21 vs. Chicago - 7 pm (TD - 9 pm)
More Info
Los Angeles Galaxy 2004 ESPN2 Broadcast Schedule (All Times Pacific)
Saturday May 8 @ Dallas Burn - 1 pm
Saturday May 29 vs. Dallas Burn - 7 pm (Tape Delay - 10:30 pm)
Saturday June 12 vs. Chicago - 1 pm
Saturday June 19 @ MetroStars - 1 pm
Saturday July 31 vs. Kansas City - 1 pm
Saturday August 21 vs. Chicago - 7 pm (TD - 9 pm)
More Info
Tyrone Marshall represented Jamaica in their 2-0 victory over Uruguay. According to the Jamaica Observer, Marshall was "arguably the man-of-the-match" and set up the island nations second goal.
Also in National Team action yesterday, Alejandro Moreno earned his first international cap when he came on at half-time for Venezuela for their match against Australia in Caracas. The match ended 1-1 with the South Americans earning the equalizer in second half injury time.
Also in National Team action yesterday, Alejandro Moreno earned his first international cap when he came on at half-time for Venezuela for their match against Australia in Caracas. The match ended 1-1 with the South Americans earning the equalizer in second half injury time.
Soccer America's "MLS Confidential" email yesterday quoted Cobi Jones' agent, Cory Clemetson saying that Jones would be signing a "Restructured" contract this week. Clemetson would provide any details of the deal but did say that Jones would no longer be the leagues highest paid player.
2/18/2004
With three second half goals, the Galaxy got past UC Santa Barbara 3-1 in a preseason scrimmage yesterday.
Goals came from recent signing, Jovan Kirovski, recent draft pick and former UCSB player "Memo" Arzate. The third was scored by Cape Verde national team member, Jair. The midfielder is named as a "a non-roster invitee on trail with the Galaxy" and has played for MLS sides NE, San Jose, Tampa Bay as well as A-League, Hampton Roads Mariners and Portugease side Olhanense. Should Sigi Schmid feel there's a spot on the roster for the Cape Verdean, he won't count as a Senior International because he has his green card.
Press Release
Goals came from recent signing, Jovan Kirovski, recent draft pick and former UCSB player "Memo" Arzate. The third was scored by Cape Verde national team member, Jair. The midfielder is named as a "a non-roster invitee on trail with the Galaxy" and has played for MLS sides NE, San Jose, Tampa Bay as well as A-League, Hampton Roads Mariners and Portugease side Olhanense. Should Sigi Schmid feel there's a spot on the roster for the Cape Verdean, he won't count as a Senior International because he has his green card.
Press Release
2/17/2004
Jurgen Klinsmann talked to USSoccerUK.com and explained his new role with the Galaxy and other input he's given the organization.
2/16/2004
Llew Llewellyn at CyberSoccerNews.com talks to Jovan Kirovski and Sigi Schmid about the recent changes and the upcoming season.
2/14/2004
Australian media outlet, The Age, is reporting that Galaxy striker, Alejandro Moreno, is one of the foreign based players named to the Venezuela squad for their match against Australia next week.
2/13/2004
CyberSoccerNews.com talks to Jürgen Klinsmann and gets his comments on his new position and the roles he's had in the past with the team.
2/12/2004
Swedish 2nd Division side, Bodens, have announced they signed Steve Shak. The former UCLA star and first overall pick in the 2000 MLS Superdraft had been in LA training with the Galaxy as recently as last week when we played in the second half of the scrimmage against the US U-17 team.
In a Press Release today, the Galaxy as expected announced that Jürgen Klinsmann has officially joined the Galaxy staff as Technical Advisor and outlined his new responsibilities.
Even though they spent a lot of time recently train with the US National team recently, Galaxy players, Danny Califf and Chris Albright were left off Bruce Arena's 22-man squad for the match next week against Holland in Amsterdam.
The Galaxy will be holding a Press Conference at 3pm this afternoon to announced German soccer legand, Jurgen Klinsmann, as the teams Technical Advisor.
2/10/2004
In an interview on the Offical Ajax site, US International Defender, John O'Brien, said he'd like to finish his playing career with the Galaxy.
According to the Jamaica Observer, Tyrone Marshall has been named to the Jamaican squad for their match against Uruguay next week.
In a Press Release the Galaxy have announced their preseason plans in addition to some other informtion.
COMPLETE LOS ANGELES GALAXY 2004 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
Training
Feb. 2 - Feb. 22: Training in Carson, CA
Feb. 24 - March 3: Training in France
March 8-9: Training in Carson, CA
March 11: Training in Carson, CA
March 13: Training in Carson, CA
March 15-19: Training in Carson, CA
March 22: Training in Carson, CA
March 24-26 Training in Raleigh, NC
Matches
Feb. 24 - March 3: in France (Three Games TBA)
March 12: vs. San Jose at UC - Santa Barbara (7 pm)
March 20: at Fresno Fuego (PDL) (7 pm)
March 27 vs. Kansas City at Raleigh, NC (7pm)
Also, US Soccer has announced that Chris Albright and Danny Califf are in Bradenton Florida with the National team in preporation for the match next week in Amsterdam against Holland.
COMPLETE LOS ANGELES GALAXY 2004 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
Training
Feb. 2 - Feb. 22: Training in Carson, CA
Feb. 24 - March 3: Training in France
March 8-9: Training in Carson, CA
March 11: Training in Carson, CA
March 13: Training in Carson, CA
March 15-19: Training in Carson, CA
March 22: Training in Carson, CA
March 24-26 Training in Raleigh, NC
Matches
Feb. 24 - March 3: in France (Three Games TBA)
March 12: vs. San Jose at UC - Santa Barbara (7 pm)
March 20: at Fresno Fuego (PDL) (7 pm)
March 27 vs. Kansas City at Raleigh, NC (7pm)
Also, US Soccer has announced that Chris Albright and Danny Califf are in Bradenton Florida with the National team in preporation for the match next week in Amsterdam against Holland.
2/09/2004
USSoccerUK has more information on Brian Dunseth's attempt to earn a spot with the Galaxy.
Also, we have learned that the Galaxy will announce on Wednesday that Jurgen Klinsmann will be announced as "Technical Director". What his actual duties will be aren't known yet.
Also, we have learned that the Galaxy will announce on Wednesday that Jurgen Klinsmann will be announced as "Technical Director". What his actual duties will be aren't known yet.
2/07/2004
The match report from Top Drawer Soccer on yesterday's scrimmage against the U-17 side gives us a a new name that Sigi Schmid has in camp this preseason. Brian Dunseth who was recently told he wouldn't be on the Dallas Burn squad for the upcoming season played the first half and started the second half for the Galaxy. According to the Forth Worth Star Telegram, the Burn retain Dunseth's MLS rights and LA would need to compensate the Texas team if Schmid decides there's a spot on the roster for him here.
Carlos Ruiz has two more seasons on his current contract. However, Soccer America is reporting that talks have started to extent his loan deal from Municipal until the end of the 2007 season. Municipal chief, German Villa was in LA yesterday to meet with league Deputy Commissioner Ivan Gazidas, LA GM Doug Hamilton and Ruiz' agent Richard Motzkin. LA are looking to lock Ruiz into as long a contract as possible. Municipal want to insure that if any team comes enquiring about his services that there is a procedure in place that would be most advantageous to them. And the star striker wants to earn the league maximum. According to information made public by the MLS Players Union recently, Ruiz currently makes $50,000 a year though Municipal do supplement that wage. The maximum he could receive is $280,000.
What is interesting are Ruiz' comments reported here earlier this week where he stated he wanted MLS to own him outright and sever any ties with Municipal.
What is interesting are Ruiz' comments reported here earlier this week where he stated he wanted MLS to own him outright and sever any ties with Municipal.
Birmingham City manager, Steve Bruce is sad to see Jovan Kirovski leave the Premiership team. According to footymad.net he told a London radio station that, "it's not quite happened for him," and I wish him the best of luck."
2/06/2004
A goal from Arturo Torres and two from recent first round draft pick, Joseph Ngwenya lead the Galaxy to a 3-1 victory over the US Under-17's in ta scrimmage this morning at the HDC.
Match information
Match information
Galaxy defender Hong Myung-bo told Korean paper, The Chosun Ilbo, that he plans to retire after his contract expires at the end of the upcoming 2004 season. However, he said is final decision on weather to retire or not will be made after the season. His retirement plans include enrolling in English language courses and mastering the language, moving to England to learn the administration of soccer more and he hopes one day to follow another former player, Franz Beckenbauer, lead in becoming involved in the running of the sport at the FIFA level.
It's not been the best kept secret, but the Galaxy will announce today that Jovan Kirovski has signed with MLS and will join the team for the upcoming season.
The Hitchhiker's Guide
The Hitchhiker's Guide
The Galaxy will take on San Jose in a preseason friendly at Place Harder Stadium on the campus of UCSB on March 12 at 7:00 PM. Tickets will be $12.
2/05/2004
As part of their preseason warmup, LA Galaxy will play a scrimmage match against UCLA at the HDC in the morning on Feb 17th at the HDC.
UCLA Bruin
UCLA Bruin
The KoreaTimes has reported that Korean defender, Hong Myung-bo, is one of 100 players from around the world to be invited to London in March for FIFA's 100th anniversary celebrations.
2/04/2004
The Associated Press is reporting that Carlos Ruiz is back in LA and was at practice today. GM Doug Hamilton still isn't happy with the reason Ruiz missed the first two day's of practice. "For us, it's not a big deal,'' Hamilton said. "He communicated beforehand. We knew about it. It doesn't mean there won't be a conversation between he and I. Just because I know about it, doesn't mean that I like it.''
Also, Ruiz isn't happy with his current contract status. Currently, he is on loan to MLS from Municipal in his native Guatamala. Ruiz said through an interpreter, "I'm ready to stay here in MLS. I just want MLS to have 100 percent of my contract." We have heard that part of the problem with Ruiz going to England on loan this winter was because Municipal were asking too much compesation. This report is unconfirmed but could be why he is looking to no longer be owned by Municipal.
Also, Ruiz isn't happy with his current contract status. Currently, he is on loan to MLS from Municipal in his native Guatamala. Ruiz said through an interpreter, "I'm ready to stay here in MLS. I just want MLS to have 100 percent of my contract." We have heard that part of the problem with Ruiz going to England on loan this winter was because Municipal were asking too much compesation. This report is unconfirmed but could be why he is looking to no longer be owned by Municipal.
The Daily Breeze has some quotes from Sigi Schmid about yesterday's signing of Andreas Herzog.
Also mentioned in the article list that former Metro, Steve Shak is in LA getting a chance to prove himself to Schmid. LA currently have about 30 players in camp.
Also mentioned in the article list that former Metro, Steve Shak is in LA getting a chance to prove himself to Schmid. LA currently have about 30 players in camp.
Defender, Ricky Lewis was a sub that never made it off the bench in the US U-23 match against Panama in Guadalajara, Mexico. The match was the first of the round robin phase of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Their next match will be Thursday against Canada.
Match Report
Match Report
2/03/2004
We've heard from a couple of different sources that Sigi is looking to sign one or two (depending on which report you hear) players on loan from Sao Paulo. These players will be under 24 so they will be considered Transition Internationals and won't count against the roster or salary cap.
The LA Times covered LA's first day of practice. As reported yesterday, Carlos Ruiz didn't show.
Also, Memo Gonzalaz has expressed his intent to stake his claim on the #10 shirt, "With the Austrian and Kirovski coming I do have to show Sigi that I want that number," Gonzalez said. "With time I can show him what I can do."
LA will do a preseason tour to Europe (possibly France, Spain or Portugal) and as previously reported here, will play a match against Sao Paolo from Brazil at the HDC on June 5.
Also, Memo Gonzalaz has expressed his intent to stake his claim on the #10 shirt, "With the Austrian and Kirovski coming I do have to show Sigi that I want that number," Gonzalez said. "With time I can show him what I can do."
LA will do a preseason tour to Europe (possibly France, Spain or Portugal) and as previously reported here, will play a match against Sao Paolo from Brazil at the HDC on June 5.
We all knew it was coming but it took a while. The Associated Press have reported that Diego Serna has been released from his contract.
The Birmingham (UK) Post talked to Jovan Kirovski about his move to LA.
The Birmingham (UK) Post talked to Jovan Kirovski about his move to LA.
2/02/2004
According to Associated Press, Carlos Ruiz failed to show up for the teams first day of practice on Monday. According to GM Doug Hamilton, "We expect to see him within a couple days. We've been in constant dialogue with him. None of this is a shock. His return is imminent.'' Hamilton is planning to meet with Ruiz when he does return to LA to discuss possible punishment for his absence.
Also missing was Cobi Jones who was excused due to illness.
Also missing was Cobi Jones who was excused due to illness.
Spanish media, Marca.com, now is reporting that Antonio Martinez is now with Spanish 2nd Division side Salamanca. Martinez was picked up by LA in the trade with Dallas which sent Ezra Hendrickson and Gavin Glinton to Dallas. LA already recieved an extra second round pick (#11 over all) in the SuperDraft because MLS was able to resign him to a new contract.
Further information on the deal to bring Jovan Kirovski to LA. Sky Sports is reporting that Birmingham City manager, Steve Bruce, has agreed to release Kirovski from his contract with the midlands club and that he is joining LA.
Birmingham City Press Release
Birmingham City Press Release
Recent draft pick, Joseph Ngweny, talks to The Herald in his native Zimbabwe about joining LA and his future goals with the Zimbabwean National Team.
German news outlet ABENDZEITUNG online this morning is reporting that 35 year old Austrian, Andreas Herzog has signed a 2-year deal with MLS and will join LA Galaxy.
