David Beckham‘s family priorities were a motivating factor in his decision to stay with the Los Angeles Galaxy rather than join Paris St. Germain. “They have the final answer — simple as that,” Beckham said half-jokingly in a Google+ Q&A streamed live on YouTube on Thursday. “Our priorities are all about our children.But the growth […]
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Only Beckham the player can help U.S. soccer
For unadulterated drivel you’ll have to look far and hard to find anything to beat the sheer hogwash surrounding David Beckham’s decision to re-sign with the Los Angeles Galaxy. We should, it seems, all bow down and count our blessings as the 36-year-old St. David graciously allows us the privilege of watching him pant and […]
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For Beckham, the game has changed
[MLS SPOTLIGHT] The suspense, such as it was, ended Wednesday when David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy announced he has signed a newcontract for two years at a salary not specified. His return to MLS — versus a move to Paris St. Germain — had been bandied about for months as the Galaxy rolled […]
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Keane heads to Aston Villa on loan
[ENGLAND] Robbie Keane became the latest MLS star to accept a short-team loan deal, joining Aston Villa on Thursday fromthe Los Angeles Galaxy. The two-month loan begins what will be a busy year for Keane. He’ll captain Ireland at Euro 2012. “I’m delighted to be back in the Premier League,”the 31-year-old Keane said. “This is […]
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Sounders pair replaces Gonzalez and John
[USA MEN] Omar Gonzalez (Los Angeles Galaxy) and George John (FC Dallas), two ofthe best young defenders in MLS, both were given approval to withdraw from the U.S. national team camp in Phoenix in order to deal with what were described as “club-related matters.” Seattle Soundersmidfielder Brad Evans and defender Jeff Parke have been added […]
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Beckham the chauffeur telegraphs move
[WORLD VIEW] A new start in Paris at Paris St. Germain or a return to the Los Angeles Galaxy? The Paris media were convinced that David Beckham was headed to PSG, drawn by the millions offered by its new Qatari owners. But Beckham, according to PSG President Nasseral-Khelaifi, has chosen to stay in Los Angeles […]
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Donovan loan doesn't trouble Arena
[MLS SPOTLIGHT] A year ago, it was the loss of a dependable striker, Edson Buddle, that greatly concerned Galaxy headcoach Bruce Arena as he planned for the upcoming season. There are more issues to be resolved as the MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield winnerprepares for 2012, with a mid-January starting date — the earliest in […]
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Omar Gonzalez gets his chance, finally
[USA CONFIDENTIAL] The U.S. back line is the area where the need of replacements is most dire, and in naming seven defenders to the roster for a two and ahalf-week training camp and friendlies against Venezuela and Panama head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has gone beyond the usual suspects. (Click here for the U.S. roster.) Also […]
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U.S. U-18 Villarreal signs with Galaxy
[MLS TRANSACTIONS] The Los Angeles Galaxy signed 18-year-old midfielder Jose Villarreal, one of the most promisingplayers in the Development Academy. He helped Pateadores win the U.S. Soccer Development Academy U-17/18 championship in July, scoring 20 goals in 31 games. “Jose is a player thatwe have known and watched for a long time and it’s been […]
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TFC goes indoors for Galaxy match
[CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] Citing weather concerns, and not the slim hope that David Beckham might still be a Galaxyplayer next March, Toronto FC has announced it will play the home game of its Concacaf Champions League quarterfinal against Los Angeles at Rogers Centre instead of BMO Field. TFC drewthe first game of the Concacaf two-leg […]