By Ridge Mahoney The closing of the domestic transfer market Aug. 15 triggered a flurry of moves, with the Galaxy’s grab of Irish striker Robbie Keaneat the hub of the action. NEW STAR IN THE GALAXY. Keane, assuming his frequently battered body holds up, should tear it up in MLS not because of what he’s […]
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Angel is a 'win-win' for Chivas USA
The deal to send Colombian star Juan Pablo Angel from the Los Angeles Galaxy to Chivas USA was finally made official on Wednesday. The Galaxy was forced topart with the veteran striker to make room for Robbie Keane as its third Designated Player, and its compensation was modest to say the least — a third-roundselection […]
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Galaxy strikes twice to down Motagua
[CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] “Holding serve” is a tennis term, but for teams playing international soccer competitions, it can also refer to taking care ofbusiness at home, i.e., winning. Adam Cristman and Landon Donovan scored goals on either side of halftime and goalie Josh Saunders repelledthe shots he had to stop as the Galaxy beat Motagua, 2-0, in […]
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Keane and Zura fulfill different needs
[MLS] The U.S. and Canadian summer transfer window closed Sunday night but not before the Los Angeles Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes signed Designated Players.The Galaxy hopes the signing of Irish international Robbie Keane will propel it an MLS title that has eluded it since 2005, while Ecuadoran Edmundo Zura provides a boost for the […]
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Galaxy claims second title
[GENERATION ADIDAS CUP] After winning the Development Academy’s Under-15/16 Championship at Finals Week, the Los Angeles won its second title in July when itbeat FC Dallas, 2-0, to win the Generation adidas Cup for MLS under-17 academy teams. Sebastian Velasquez and former U.S. under-17 internationalMario Rodriguez scored for the Galaxy, who won the tournament in […]
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MLS demeans itself with summer 'football' follies
By Paul Gardner Like it or not — and most of us would at least make a pretense of objecting — scorelines are the vital building blocks of all sports. The onlyindisputable things that allow us to make judgments and comparisons, the relentless realities that mean triumph or disaster, fame or infamy. And that wasn’t […]
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Galaxy captures U-15/16 championship
[DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY] For the second year in a row, an MLS academy team won the Development Academy under-15/16 title. After the Chicago Fire in 2010, theGalaxy scored three unanswered goals after PA Classics tied the game in the 49th minute and prevailed 4-1 in Saturday’s championship to conclude Finals Week in Milwaukee. July 16 in […]
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Galaxy advances to U-15/16 final against PA Classics
[DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY] Three second-half goals lifted the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 3-0 win over the Seattle Sounders that moved it into Saturday’s under-15/16championship game against PA Classics at the Development Academy’s Finals Week in Milwaukee. The Galaxy, coached by Kenny Arena, got goals fromSebastian Velasquez, Justin Dhillon and pro signing Jack McBean. Two goals […]
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Jaqua leads Sounders into semifinals
[U.S. OPEN CUP] Nate Jaqua had a goal and an assist to lead the Seattle Sounders to a 3-1 win over the Los AngelesWednesday night at the Starfire Sports Stadium. The win was the 10th in a row for the Sounders in the Open Cup. They are now two victories away from winning the trophy […]
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Galaxy and Red Bulls dominate all-stars
[MLS] Four players from the Los Angeles Galaxy and three from the host New York Red Bulls head the First XI picked for the MLS all-stars, who will playManchester United in the 2011 AT&T MLS All-Star Game at Red Bull Arena July 27 (TV: ESPN2, Galavision, TSN, live 8:30 p.m. ET). 2011 MLS All-Star FirstXI […]