tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62329472011-06-07T23:34:40.822-07:00LA Galaxy News BlogFind the latest news and rumors on the G's here.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2551100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1099601441932938282004-11-04T13:41:00.000-08:002005-06-23T16:44:33.186-07:00The 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."But it doesn't mean Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1098731284602107802004-10-23T13:03:00.000-07:002004-10-25T12:08:04.603-07:00LA'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 hisEric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1098468435271396752004-10-22T11:02:00.000-07:002004-10-22T11:07:15.270-07:00In 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 Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1098387951535879202004-10-21T13:41:00.000-07:002004-10-21T12:45:51.536-07:00In 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.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1098156248334241142004-10-18T20:21:00.001-07:002004-10-18T20:24:08.333-07:00Carlos Ruiz and Cobi Jones are injury worries for Steve Sampson ahead of Friday's first playoff match in Denver.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1098110824821559462004-10-18T07:43:00.000-07:002004-10-18T07:47:04.820-07:00The 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.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1097187208477484622004-10-07T15:11:00.000-07:002004-10-07T15:13:28.476-07:00Hong Myung-bo announced his retirement today.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1097009231619659162004-10-05T13:43:00.000-07:002004-10-05T13:47:11.620-07:00Yellow 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.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1097007777238658232004-10-05T13:16:00.000-07:002004-10-05T13:22:57.240-07:00This 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 Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1096991988308175432004-10-05T08:59:00.000-07:002004-10-05T08:59:48.306-07:00Galaxy 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.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1096991889454620972004-10-03T09:50:00.000-07:002004-10-05T08:58:09.456-07:00I'm willing to bet that six points from six games isn't the 'entertaining soccer' Doug Hamilton promised Galaxy fans when he replaced Sigi Schmid with Steve Sampson. While Sampson's five-man midfield is controlling the middle of the park, LA is just as anemic up front as they were with Schmid was at the helm.
Last night, leading goal scorer Carlos Ruiz looked his now usual unsettled self and Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1096725799557579802004-10-02T06:55:00.000-07:002004-10-02T07:03:19.556-07:00According to comments in today's Daily Breeze, Steve Sampson is looking for the boys to take chances and attack Kansas City tonight.
"We're going to be gunning for goals from the get-go," said midfielder Peter Vagenas. "We want first place -- we've got to knock off (the) first place (team). We obviously need to get three at home to set the table for the final match. We're in the right situation; Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1096668698245905412004-10-01T15:06:00.000-07:002004-10-01T15:11:38.246-07:00Midfielder Cobi Jones is the lone Galaxy player named to Bruce Arena's USA squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against El Salvador on October 9 in San Salvador and Panama four days later at RFK in Washington DC. Jones will miss the Galaxy's home match against Dallas on October 9 because of this.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1096661293416404462004-10-01T13:03:00.000-07:002004-10-01T13:08:13.416-07:00This week's A Pan-Galactic View seems kind of light. Llew Llewellyn does preview tomorrow's game against Kansas City and has comments from Steve Sampson. But beyond that he really only has a breakdown of the playoff situation and a brief mention of the police activity in the Galaxy fans section in San Jose.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1096563588176263232004-09-30T10:01:00.000-07:002004-09-30T09:59:48.190-07:00Soccer America tries to figure out which LA and SJ players Bruce Arena was observing Saturday night. Arena is expected to name his squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers any day now. As many as six Galaxy players could be involved in Arena's selection. However, it's unlikely Arena will select many players from one MLS team as it's on the same weekend as the next to last weekend of the Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1096562315370203092004-09-29T20:16:00.000-07:002004-09-30T09:45:51.803-07:00The Galaxy fan injured in Saturday's incident in San Jose gave her view of events Saturday night to The Hitchhikers Guide.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1096562109164647722004-09-26T09:30:00.000-07:002004-09-30T09:45:09.020-07:00US Coach Bruce Arena was in attendance last night and witnessed not only a decent performance by the Galaxy midfield but a little extracurricular activity in the Galaxy Fans section.
The match ended 0-0 but LA created the majority of opportunities for a change. Tyrone Marshall at the back shut down the Earthquakes and earned PZ's MOTM award.
LA Times
The other local papers carried wire reportsEric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1096129712985386982004-09-25T09:24:00.000-07:002004-09-25T09:28:32.986-07:00The San Jose Mercury News is reporting that as of yesterday there were only 2,000 tickets available for tonight's big San Jose-LA match in 26,000 capacity Spartan Stadium. A sell-out is expected.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1096037356405511002004-09-24T07:38:00.000-07:002004-09-24T07:49:16.406-07:00Llew Llewellyn talks to Steve Sampson in this weeks A Pan-Galactic View about what happened in Dallas and what to expect in San Jose this weekend.
Sampson also spoke about what the team is missing.
"That's an issue that was an enormous surprise to me," he said. "After
playing so well against San Jose, the lackluster performance was very bothersome
and is an issue we must deal with, and it's an Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1096033998274507952004-09-24T06:50:00.000-07:002004-09-24T06:53:18.273-07:00Reported last week in Austria, the US Press are now quoting Andy Herzog that he'll retire at the end of the current season.
"I think I've had a good year," said Herzog, whose 25 starts in 26
games are tops on the team among field players. "Maybe the last two, three weeks
I didn't play as good as the beginning. Maybe if I stay here one year longer, I
could have a nice year, too, but I'm don't knowEric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1095894822021092342004-09-22T16:07:00.000-07:002004-09-22T16:13:42.020-07:00Former head coach Sigi Schmid is now writing a column on the mindset of coaches for MLSnet.
His first column ended with an interesting comment.
Finally, I want to address the most interesting part of making a substitution. It happens all over the world and at every level of play. It applies equally in men's and women's soccer, youth and adult. Whenever that change is about to be made and the Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1095874279604717732004-09-22T10:28:00.000-07:002004-09-22T10:31:19.603-07:00Carlos Ruiz and Jovan Kirovski will be available for Saturdays match in San Jose. The only question Steve Sampson has is if they'll be fit enough to play the entire 90 minutes.
AP Report
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1095613588294009192004-09-19T09:53:00.000-07:002004-09-19T10:06:28.293-07:00How does a team that completely dominated the reigning champions one week end up sleepwalking through a match against arguably the worst them in the league the last two seasons the following week? Steve Sampson is looking for the answer today as the Galaxy dropped three more points on the road against a Western Conference rival.
Two goals from young Dallas forward, Eddie Johnson in the first Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1095523120910151722004-09-18T08:50:00.000-07:002004-09-18T08:58:40.910-07:00The Daily Breeze is the only local paper to really do a preview of todays match in Dallas. Both Carlos Ruiz and Jovan Kirovski are unavailable due to injuries. Expect to see Danny Califf to start in place of Tyrone Marshall.
More long-term, based on the comments below, it sounds to me as if Ruiz may not be a part of Steve Sampsons plans for how he wants the team structured.
"The players have Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1095441153280114392004-09-17T10:08:00.000-07:002004-09-17T10:12:33.280-07:00Llew Llewellyn has some great information in his weekly A Pan-Galactic View column.
In this weeks edition:
Previews tomorrows game in Dallas. (Carlos Ruiz may not travel due to his injury)Recaps the Ruiz saga we've been following this week.Has some comments from fans on the recent coaching change.Alan Gordons A-League honorsKevin Hartman now the all-time winning keeper in MLSMarcelo Saragosa may Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1095439742774442832004-09-17T09:47:00.000-07:002004-09-17T09:49:02.773-07:00Recent loan signing from Portland Timbers, Alan Gordon, has been named the A-League Rookie of the Year. Gordon scored a league leading 17 goals with Portland this season.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1095438382592827552004-09-17T09:22:00.000-07:002004-09-17T09:26:22.593-07:00Sports coverage in the LA Times will be cut by 33%. In a memo from sports editor Bill Dwyre, he said,
Eliminate daily soccer report (has been gone for awhile; this will make that
permanent. Soccer coverage will go in newswire or be a separate as warranted,
but no more rail treatment as it will not be a standard coveerage element).
In other words, don't expecct too much Galaxy coverage in the LAEric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1095268689052470382004-09-15T10:15:00.000-07:002004-09-15T10:18:09.053-07:00The Daily Breeze and LA Times have picked up on the Carlos Ruiz story. Even comments from Steve Sampson.
"He said he hadn't seen his daughter for quite some time, was injured, could
not play in the game Saturday night, and took the opportunity to see her,"
Sampson said. "Obviously it was the wrong decision, but he was honest and up
front about it."
Recent loan signing, Alan Gordon, has been Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1095179929262034422004-09-14T09:28:00.000-07:002004-09-14T09:42:47.920-07:00Carlos Ruiz is back in LA.
However, The Hitchhikers Guide translates some reports from Guatemala which indicate there's more to this story. Could "Fish" have just wanted to stay a little longer and party with friends?
Ruiz expect to be fit for Saturday's match in Dallas, but doesn't think he'll be able to play a full 90 minutes.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1095108540248466632004-09-13T13:46:00.000-07:002004-09-13T13:49:00.246-07:00Reports from Guatemala say the real reason Carlos Ruiz was a 'no-show' Saturday night was that he had stayed in Guatemala to spend time with his daughter from an extramarital affair.
The Galaxy had expected him to be available for Saturday's match against San Jose.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1094869721543414452004-09-10T19:25:00.000-07:002004-09-10T19:28:41.543-07:00Carlos Ruiz is injured and will miss tomorrow's Classico against San Jose and as expected, Alan Gordon signed his MLS contract this afternoon and will be available for tomorrow's big game according to MLSnet.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1094828402016527172004-09-10T07:55:00.000-07:002004-09-10T08:00:02.016-07:00Llew Llewellyn at American Soccer News has a great piece today. He spoke with Steve Sampson and got his views on the current situation, last weeks Columbus game, the upcoming San Jose Game and more.
Llewellyn also has a quote from Andy Herzog from an Austrian paper saying this will be his final season.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1094743311607984722004-09-09T08:19:00.000-07:002004-09-09T08:21:51.606-07:00World Cup Round up.
Cobi Jones made Bruce Arena look like a generous when he came on as a sub late in the match at Panama and scored the equalizer in the USA's 1-1 tie against Panama in Panama City.
Carlos Ruiz scored the opening goal in Guatemala's 2-2 at Honduras.
Jamaica turned things around with a stunning 3-0 victory in El Salvador. Tyrone Marshall played the full 90 minutes.
I have not Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1094619172623063142004-09-07T21:49:00.000-07:002004-09-08T16:06:44.990-07:00An AP Report says that defender Hong Myung-bo will miss Saturday's match against San Jose because of a calf injury. Hong was substituted just before half-time on Saturday in Columbus after he pulled his calf muscle challanging for the ball.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1094578634303977672004-09-07T09:52:00.000-07:002004-09-07T10:39:07.910-07:00A 2-0 lost too Seattle Sounders on Sunday brought the Portland Timbers season to an end. This means that Scot Thompson and Alan Gordon will be joining the Galaxy squad this week.
However, according to the Portland Tribune today, Thompson's future in LA may not be certain after this season.
The Timber roster will look different next season. One player who will be moving on is defender Scot Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1094578330912898612004-09-05T10:28:00.000-07:002004-09-07T10:32:10.913-07:00The season continued to spiral in the wrong direction for the Galaxy yesterday in Columbus. International call-ups and suspensions forced Steve Sampson to make several changes including a return of the 3-5-2 formation. The change was intended to give Andy Herzog more freedom to focus on creating opportunities rather than having to win the ball as well. It is too bad we did not get to see any Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1094321973168939322004-09-04T11:16:00.000-07:002004-09-04T11:19:33.170-07:00As it is a road game, most of the local media are not giving tonight's match in Columbus much attention. It is not as if it is Steve Sampson's first real game in charge with the team or anything. The Daily Breeze is the only local rag to bother with much of an article. Nick Green in the Breeze discusses the fact that LA will be missing four though World Cup Qualifiers, 2 through suspension, 1 Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1094231030811452092004-09-03T09:54:00.000-07:002004-09-03T10:08:01.260-07:00Rumors out of Portland say that on loan defender, Scot Thompson is in LA training with the Galaxy today before flying to Columbus with the team for tomorrow's match against the Crew. LA have 4 starters out due to International duty, two more suspended due to yellow card accumulation and another defender injured. Thompson would then flight straight to Seattle after the match in Columbus to be Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1094139553706208522004-09-02T08:36:00.000-07:002004-09-02T08:39:13.706-07:00According to an AP report, LA will be without Chris Aloisi in addition to the six players mentioned yesterday as not being available for Steve Sampson to use in his second match in charge. However, it is expected that Danny Califf will be available for action in Columbus on Saturday.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1094057075396162622004-09-01T09:14:00.000-07:002004-09-01T10:39:02.530-07:00In his second match in charge of the Galaxy this Saturday. Steve Sampson has to deal with MLS scheduling matches during FIFA International weekends. This weekend leagues all over the world will postpone their domestic competitions while the top players are with their respective international squads for World Cup Qualifiers. Cobi Jones, Tyrone Marshall, Alejandro Moreno and Carlos Ruiz will all Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1093710432282063322004-08-28T09:22:00.000-07:002004-08-28T09:28:23.816-07:00During the broadcast of last night A-League match between Portland and Minnesota--yes, I have no life--it was mentioned that Steve Sampson had flown up to watch the match. LA currently have Scot Thompson on loan to Portland. Also, Memo Arzate and Alan Gordon (#2 in A-League scoring this season) were drafted by Sigi Schmid prior to this season. I believe LA still hold their MLS rights.
Also, Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1093614866832427342004-08-27T06:52:00.000-07:002004-08-27T08:10:32.636-07:00Former coach, Sigi Schmid, will be a guest on MLS Wrap tomorrow on Fox Sports World at 9 PM.
Press Release
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1093618202181372722004-08-22T09:37:00.000-07:002004-08-27T08:05:49.233-07:00It turns out, there might be signs of life in the Galaxy after all. The first half against Chicago looked to be more of the same as new coach Steve Sampson named a line-up you would have expected from Sigi Schmid. The first half was pretty much what we'd come to expect from the Galaxy this season and Chicago controled much of the midfield. During half-time, Sampson must have done some Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1093105880999397172004-08-21T09:23:00.000-07:002004-08-21T09:31:21.000-07:00According to La Opinion today, Tyrone Marshall lost his passport while in Jamaica for the World Cup Qualifyer againts the US and is there until a new one can be sent to him. As of yesterday, it's unsure if he'll be available tonight.
Expect to see Ryan Suarez and Danny Califf as center backs with Paul Broome and Sasha Victorine in the outside roles. Expect to see a midfield with Ned Grabavoy,Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1093020984355156972004-08-20T09:28:00.000-07:002004-08-20T09:56:24.356-07:00The Press Enterprise did a nice article today on Sigi Schmid.
Yet that was not good enough for the Galaxy. Seemingly overnight, Galaxy management began talking of high expectations, of setting the standard by which other American clubs are measured by, of settling for nothing short of a championship. Oh, and the club is expected to play an attractive, entertaining style of soccer along the way.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1092934722685577802004-08-19T09:50:00.000-07:002004-08-19T10:39:31.360-07:00Plenty today on the hiring of Steve Sampson as the new Galaxy coach.
First a couple of interesting quotes in the LA Times.
Memo Gonzalez had mentioned to a Spanish Language reporter last week that he is frustrated by his lack of playing time with the Galaxy. He has played for Sampson before at the youth level.
"We're good friends but more than that he's my coach," he said. "Obviously, the Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1092846169295982082004-08-18T09:21:00.000-07:002004-08-18T09:39:22.850-07:00Galaxy Fans, meet Steve Sampson.
Sampson will be announced as the new Head Coach for the Galaxy in a Press Conference at 1:30 today.
The Press-Enterprise is also reporting this.
Some player comments in the Pasadena Star-News. Seems Danny Califf didn't see this move coming. Doug Hamilton sounds full of himself.
Finally, everyone should read this opinion from the Daily Breeze.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1092785774499453042004-08-17T16:25:00.000-07:002004-08-17T16:36:14.500-07:00There are various reports this morning on events that lead to Sigi Schmid's departure from the team. The Pasadena Star News, LA Times and Press Enterprise offer of what's going on. However, check out The Hitchers Guide version of events.
In particular, the removal of Jovan Kirovski on 76' for Alejandro Moreno was met with sharp criticism by a former US National Team player. (Jovan) Kirovski Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1092702201388049292004-08-16T17:14:00.000-07:002004-08-16T17:23:21.386-07:00Galaxy GM, Doug Hamilton fired coach Sigi Schmid today.
Press Release "After extensive review and analysis, I feel it is in this club's best interest to make a coaching change at this moment," said Hamilton. "It is a decision that I make with great pain because you are talking about a very good man, a very good coach, and someone who has given as much to Southern California soccer as anyone. We Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1092583722886923242004-08-15T08:02:00.001-07:002004-08-15T08:39:49.533-07:00In what must be the most lackluster and uninspired performance in the 9 year history of the LA Galaxy, fans booed the team off the pitch after their 0-0 tied with Columbus Crew.
The biggest talking point after the match was Jovan Kirovski's sprint to the locker room after he was substituted rather than joining the rest of the team on the bench. Coach Sigi Schmid could only offer a, "We'll talkEric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1092523682829554352004-08-14T15:38:00.000-07:002004-08-14T15:51:15.416-07:00This week the topics seem to be LA returning home for a match at the HDC for the first time in over a month and the suspensions of Chris Albright and Ryan Suarez.
LA Times
Pasadena Star News
IE Press Enterprise
Daily Breeze (Actually, I really enjoyed this preview from Nick Green. He does a great job of translating Sigi Schmid's "Galaxy Speak". Green has become my favorate local writer.)
On Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1092256205180210792004-08-11T13:20:00.000-07:002004-08-11T13:30:05.180-07:00As if having to regroup after losing 3-0 to New York last weekend and having to face Columbus without defenders Chris Albright and Ryan Suarez through suspension isn't bad enough, the Galaxy also have to deal with what could possibly be a difficult newly laid pitch on Saturday night.
This is from this mornings Pasadena Star News.
Galaxy officials are hopeful Home Depot Center will have a Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1094824209463671592004-08-10T06:42:00.000-07:002004-09-10T07:25:01.036-07:00John Thorrington's involvement in Galaxy practice has been explained. LA's Patrick Donnelly told Yanks Abroad website:
"He was only here training with us during his break to help keep up his fitness. Sigi {Schmid], who coached him at the U-20 level, knows him and agreed to let him train with us."
"Our interest at this time is just trying to regroup after this long road trip and getting ready Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1091992701721946652004-08-08T12:08:00.000-07:002004-08-08T12:18:21.720-07:00It's sad really when the best local prematch article cames in the Daily Breeze. The Press-Enterprise isn't bad either. However, the largest local papers pretty much ignore the big "First vs First" match-up this afternoon. Coach Sigi Schmid gave the players some time off to relax a bit prior to preporations for the match.
Also, buried at the end of an article about the bit Everton - Club Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1091888872043353572004-08-07T07:25:00.000-07:002004-08-07T07:27:52.043-07:00Carlos Ruiz played for Guatamela last night in their 2-0 win over El Salvador in a friendly at RFK stadium. Neither goal was from Ruiz.
Washington Post report
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1091744690171859682004-08-05T15:18:00.000-07:002004-08-05T15:24:50.170-07:00Carlos Ruiz will be busy the next month flying between Galaxy and Guatemalia matches. However, it could be a lot worse. Both his International appearances will be in North America. Ruiz will play a friendly for Guatemalia tomorrow against El Savador in Washington DC. He will then join the Galaxy in New York for Saturday's MLS match against MetroStars. Then, following next weeks MLS match Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1091664776070672052004-08-04T17:10:00.000-07:002004-08-04T17:12:56.070-07:00Galaxy forward Alejandro Moreno has been granted Green Card status and no longer counts as a Senior International on the Galaxy roster.
Press Release
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1086206317160171532004-06-02T12:57:00.000-07:002004-06-02T12:58:37.160-07:00LAG NEWS BLOG on MATCHNIGHT.COMLazerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06974584940260689832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1084122915794853322004-05-09T10:15:00.000-07:002004-05-09T10:47:17.293-07:00Despite the fact that LA managed to get their first road win in over a year and a half, the local media pretty much chose to ignore the result.
LA went down 1-0 early and trailed by that score at half-time. However, Jovan Kirovski finished 2 of his many opportunities and Carlos Ruiz iced the match late as LA won 3-1
IE Press-Enterprise (AP) Same report appeared in several other local papers.
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1084039897549485302004-05-08T11:11:00.000-07:002004-05-08T11:16:07.216-07:00Just a couple of brief match previews today and one article.
The Press-Enterprise has a nice piece on Arturo Torres' visit to the White House on Wednesday.
SGV Tribune Match Preview
LA Times Match Preview
Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1083983483083984872004-05-07T19:31:00.000-07:002004-05-08T11:20:34.233-07:00In this weeks A Pan-Galactic View, Llew Llewellyn talks to Chris Albright about his move to the back line and previews tomorrows match in Dallas.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1083862121099241452004-05-06T09:48:00.000-07:002004-05-06T09:53:07.466-07:00Carlos Ruiz scored the lone goal from the spot in Guatemala's 1-0 victory over Haiti in Guatemala City last night.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1083791686687318952004-05-05T14:14:00.000-07:002004-05-05T14:19:12.390-07:00ESPN is reporting that former Galaxy defender, Paul Caligiuri, was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame today. Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1083777893662485052004-05-05T10:24:00.000-07:002004-05-05T10:29:19.000-07:00After scoring five goals and an assist in four matches in April, Galaxy striker, Carlos Ruiz, was named MLS Player of the Month. This is the third time Ruiz has won this honor since joining LA prior to the 2002 season.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1082648912326052202004-04-22T08:48:00.000-07:002004-04-22T08:52:39.576-07:00Today's Washington Post is reporting that MLS is near to closing a deal with Real Madrid to tour the US this summer. The Spanish Giants are thought to be the MLS All-Stars oppenant for the Mid-Season Festival and the Galaxy are throught to be a possible opponent for Real at the Rose Bowl. The All-Star game is July 24th, so any match between Real and LA would be around that date. Sources say, Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1082604376050880522004-04-21T20:26:00.000-07:002004-04-21T20:30:22.700-07:00With a line-up that can only be described as Junior Varsity (no regular starter played more than 45 minutes), the Galaxy managed to produce a 1-1 tie tonight in Nashville against Mexican side, Tecos de UAG. Arturo Torres scored the lone Galaxy goal just before the break.
Match ReportEric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1082501983329815112004-04-20T15:58:00.000-07:002004-04-20T16:03:48.716-07:00The game between L. A. and Iran has been cancelled due to Iranian players not able to obtain visas. Iran Kicks MagazineLazerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06974584940260689832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1082137420218402582004-04-16T10:43:00.000-07:002004-04-16T10:47:39.216-07:00Llew Llewellyn, in this week's Pan-Galactic View, previews tomorrow's match in Denver as LA look for their first road league win since the 2002 season. He also rounds up the other latest news out of the HDC this week.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1081988709062820462004-04-14T17:25:00.000-07:002004-04-14T17:29:06.030-07:00The galaxy announced today that all games broadcast this season on KCAL 9 will have Spanish language commentary available in addition to the channel's regular English language commentary on the SAP function.
Press ReleaseEric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1081959970770183242004-04-14T09:26:00.000-07:002004-04-14T09:30:07.280-07:00With the friendly against Iran at the Rose Bowl only 2 weeks away, the Washington Post is reporting that the Iranian National team is having trouble getting entry visas to allow them to travel to the US.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1081959702474955212004-04-14T09:21:00.000-07:002004-04-14T09:26:16.186-07:00In today's SFV Tribune Fred Robledo goes into more detail on Cobi Jones' surgery yesterday and the Quadricep injury he's been battling all preseason. Robledo also talks to Sigi Schmid about "Memo" Gonzalez' lack of playing time.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1081919105402216342004-04-13T22:02:00.000-07:002004-04-13T22:13:24.326-07:00Chris Albright is featured in an L. A. Times article regarding his move from forward to right back. He says with regards to the move, "I've had to learn some positional-type things, when to step to the outside midfielder, when to sit at home off the centerback's shoulder. That's really the key to that position, determining when to sit and when to go." His move to right back was influenced by Lazerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06974584940260689832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1081893532071014502004-04-13T14:56:00.000-07:002004-04-13T16:28:28.093-07:00Cobi Jones succesfully underwent a tonsillectomy at Centinela Hospital this morning. He will miss 7-10 days.
"We felt it was best for Cobi to go ahead with the surgery now in order for him to perform to the best of his ability later this season," said Galaxy President and General Manager Doug Hamilton. "We expect a speedy recovery. Cobi and the club both have high expectations this season; Lazerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06974584940260689832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1081879116361061582004-04-13T10:58:00.000-07:002004-04-13T11:04:51.716-07:00Striker Alejandro Moreno is quoted in today's NY Times dispelling the myth that baseball is more popular in Venezuela. The article focus' Venezuela's recent impressive run in World Cup qualifying matches.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1081875464983175292004-04-13T09:57:00.000-07:002004-04-13T10:01:39.606-07:00A team made up of Galaxy reserves lost to UCLA yesterday 3-1. Alejandro Moreno scored the lone Galaxy goal. Cobi Jones played the first half while recovering from injury.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1081874064609832942004-04-13T09:34:00.000-07:002004-04-13T09:38:19.530-07:00More comments from Cobi Jones in today's Nashville Tennessean as they sell the match against Ticos being played next Wednesday.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1081782995842412422004-04-12T08:15:00.000-07:002004-04-12T08:32:23.310-07:00The Galaxy rallied late with a goal by Carlos Ruiz to tie D. C. United 1-1 at Home Depot Center on Friday Night.
L. A. Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide
United Mania
L. A. Times - Freddy COVERAGE
L. A. Times - GAME COVERAGE
Lazerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06974584940260689832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1081387207338708442004-04-07T18:19:00.000-07:002004-04-07T18:25:13.390-07:00See Danny Califf's Q&A with the Galaxy. LAGalaxy.comLazerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06974584940260689832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1081364542849465292004-04-07T12:01:00.000-07:002004-04-07T12:06:10.123-07:00GALAXY'S SPANISH LANGUAGE RADIO TALK SHOW HITS AIRWAVES WEDNESDAY: The Los Angeles Galaxy's weekly one-hour Spanish radio magazine show, Más Galaxy, will make its debut this tonight at 8 p.m. PT on the club's Spanish radio home, KMXE 830 AM. The KMXE broadcast team of Troy Santiago and Rigoberto Cervantez hosts the program. The inaugural show will feature interviews with Carlos Ruiz and Arturo Lazerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06974584940260689832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1081266313062241772004-04-06T08:44:00.000-07:002004-04-06T08:48:58.186-07:00PARADISE RESTAURANT IN GARDENA TO HOST POST-GAME PARTY AFTER D.C. UNITED MATCH: Paradise Restaurant in Gardena will be hosting a post-game party for fans with Galaxy after each home game during the 2004 season. Cobi Jones, Kevin Hartman, Andreas Herzog, Jovan Kirovski, Ricky Lewis, and Ned Grabavoy will be there after this Saturday's match. Fans will have the chance to get autographs, take Lazerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06974584940260689832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1081095816939944272004-04-04T09:23:00.000-07:002004-04-04T09:27:19.640-07:00LA beat New England last night 3-2 with goals from Carlos Ruiz, Andreas Herzog and Jovan Kirovski.
Match Reports:
LA Times
LA Daily News
La Opinion (Spanish)
Daily Breeze
The Hitchhikers Guide
LA Galaxy
Boston GlobeEric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080930825672483982004-04-02T10:33:00.000-08:002004-04-02T10:38:55.826-08:00As expected, there are several preseason/prematch articles today.
Llew Lewellyn on CyberSoccerNews talks to the teams offseason additions about their roles on the team and what to expect starting tomorrow. He also discusses the most recent addition of Marcelo Silveria Saragosa to the teams midfield and how the pitch, now 82 yeards wide help the team. There's even mention of yesterday's 'sit inEric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080849878802994102004-04-01T12:04:00.000-08:002004-04-01T12:08:17.826-08:00Fred Robledo discuss' the Galaxy's upcoming season in the SGV Tribune today.
Also, the Orange County Register has a preseason article today.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080846210862570082004-04-01T11:03:00.000-08:002004-04-01T11:07:09.840-08:00Chivas owner, Jorge Vergara, spoke to The Hitchhikers Guide last night about the possible expansion team. According to Vergara, LA and Houston are the final two possible locations for the team to play. Money is still the key negotiation point.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080844142016555522004-04-01T10:29:00.000-08:002004-04-01T10:32:40.716-08:00Jovan Kirovski spoke with Marc Connolly at ESPN Soccernet recently about his move to LA.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080834742259563332004-04-01T07:51:00.000-08:002004-04-01T09:19:03.530-08:00The rumored relationship between the Galaxy and São Paulo on this blog was finally made official yesterday by Doug Hamilton. As part of the deal, LA will play São Paulo June 5 at the HDC. In addition, the rumored addition of midfielder Marcelo Silveira Saragosa on loan to LA has also come to fruition. He will take the final roster spot on the squad. Saragosa played all three matches with LA Lazerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06974584940260689832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080772272496115332004-03-31T14:31:00.000-08:002004-03-31T14:34:49.920-08:00Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Cobi Jones will be a guest and panelist on comedian Dennis Miller's show tonight on CNBC. The show airs at 6 pm and 9 pm (PT) on the cable network; check local listings for the channel in your area.
Press ReleaseEric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080696880919671832004-03-30T17:33:00.000-08:002004-03-30T17:42:13.216-08:00Following up with a previous report regarding a Galaxy International Friendly versus Iran, official word has been given. The game will be played on Wednesday, April 28th at 7:30pm at the Rose Bowl, not Victoria Street as previously stated. THG ReportLazerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06974584940260689832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080584436540346472004-03-29T10:20:00.001-08:002004-03-29T10:24:11.200-08:00The Galaxy finished their preseason matches with a less than convincing 1-0 victory over KC. Carlos Ruiz scored from a spot kick in the 8th minute and was later substituted before half-time after taking a knock. Word is, he'll be fine for the season opener against NE on Saturday. Kevin Hartman saved a penalty halfway through the second half after Danny Califf was judged to have brought down Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080407333118731662004-03-27T09:08:00.000-08:002004-03-27T09:16:23.466-08:00Recent Colorado signing, Antonio de la Torre may have been close to being a Galaxy player last year. Talking to the San Antonio News-Express, the player said, "I wanted to play and had a chance to play with the Los Angeles Galaxy last year, and then some personal issues kept me from coming. But the desire to come over here stayed in me." Torre and his Rapids teammates play New York in a Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080314733575867032004-03-26T07:24:00.000-08:002004-03-26T07:29:03.920-08:00Los Angeles dropped a 2-1 decision to the Syracuse Salty Dogs last evening at SAS Park in Cary, NC. Carlos Ruiz scored the lone goal for the Galaxy. THG Match ReportLazerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06974584940260689832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080248753197299032004-03-25T13:05:00.000-08:002004-03-25T13:09:22.653-08:00As part of the build up for the Galaxy's match in Nashville on April 20, Cobi Jones talked to The Nashville City Paper about the sport of soccer in this country.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080150582056508432004-03-24T09:49:00.000-08:002004-03-24T09:53:09.360-08:00Following up on the report 3-10 in the Washington Post, it looks like the reported match between the Galaxy and Iran's National team will take place at the HDC on April 28 at 7:30. No offical announcement has been made yet.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080149441374872942004-03-24T09:30:00.001-08:002004-03-24T09:36:31.153-08:00According to USSoccerUK, former Galaxy defender, Greg Vanney has been added to Bruce Arena's squad to face Poland next week.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080149440747280782004-03-24T09:30:00.000-08:002004-03-24T09:34:08.293-08:00USSoccerUk is speculating that the injury Hong Myung-bo recieved in the match Saturday against Fresno could be putting a hold on Ryan Suarez' rumored move to Dallas.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1080148737402410802004-03-24T09:18:00.000-08:002004-03-24T09:22:25.090-08:00The San Diego Union-Tribune talks to Jovan Kirovski in today's paper about his return to Southern California after 12 years in Europe.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1079977912772200942004-03-22T09:51:00.000-08:002004-03-22T09:55:18.076-08:00Sigi Schmid talked recently to CyberSoccerNews about "that game" in San Jose last season.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1079888651797936602004-03-21T09:04:00.000-08:002004-03-21T09:07:35.560-08:00Carlos Ruiz scored from the penalty spot in the 54 minute as he lead the Galaxy to a 1-0 win at Fresno Fuego last night. The amatures from the Central Valley played a physical game and Cobi Jones, Hong Myung-Bo and Chris Albright all had to come off with injuries. They will be evaluated after the team returns to LA.
Fresno Bee Match Report
LAG Match ReportEric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1079723994156634342004-03-19T11:19:00.000-08:002004-03-19T11:23:15.153-08:00The Galaxy have announced that Radio Korea will broadcast 10 home matches to the LA Korean community in LA this season.
Press ReleaseEric PZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232947.post-1079718619816820342004-03-19T09:50:00.000-08:002004-03-19T09:53:41.030-08:00The Fresno Bee has a good preview of tomorrow's friendly against Fresno Fuego.Eric PZnoreply@blogger.com