www.chicagotribune.com — When asked about his experience with Fire midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco during July's All-Star Game, it was clear Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham respected Blanco but knew little about him on a personal level.
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Galaxy Losers Again
100 Percent Soccer —
Just not good enough is the verdict.
An unspectacular David Beckham. A sublime Blanco move. A goalkeeper and others - Sean Franklin is not the MLS MVP folks - that are just not good enough. Did I say that already?
At this stage of the season it's not worth doing tactical analysis. The season (again) has pretty much passed the Galaxy by.
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Box score basics.
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Rolfe lights the Fire, and what's up with UEFA expanding the Euro field?
Soccer y Fútbol —
... TV entertainment. Rolfe's two-goal performance in the 3-1 win is worthy of a Player of the Week nomination. Cuauhtemoc Blanco's game-winner was sweet, and not just because it was his first in 17 matches (and, yes, I think Rolfe deserved to be credited with the assist). Blanco's back-heel pass to Gonzalo Segares during the sequence that led to Chicago's third goal was even better. Best of all, Chicago was back playing defense, frustrating the likes of Edson Buddle and Landon Donovan. Read more on the match here . The victory is a huge boost for the Fire as it gives ...
Moore, Mary Tyler News
du Nord —
I am heading off to Milwaukee this weekend for a family outing. And I will be at the Highbury Pub on Saturday morning seeing some friends. So come on down and rock with us. MLS Scoreboard Week 27 Matches & Scores: -Thu Sep 25 Chicago 3-1 Los Angeles - CF goals by Chris Rolfe(2) & Cuauhtemoc Blanco. LAG goal by Eddie Lewis. Attendance: 20,156 Venue: Toyota Park, Bridgeview IL Match report by Luis Arroyave of the Chicago Tribune. Match report by Nick Fircau of the Chicago Sun ...
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Audio and Pics: GALAXY ready to fight the FIRE
thelagalaxy.blogspot.com 9/25/2008 — September 25 --- The Official LA Galaxy Blog: Audio interviews after the Bridgeview practice on Wednesday include Bruce Arena, several players. --- Also, 5 photos from same training session. --- Match is nationally televised bilingually (ESPN / ESPN Deportes) as a part of "MLS Primetime Thursday".
September 25 --- The Official LA Galaxy Blog: Audio interviews after the Bridgeview practice on Wednesday include Bruce Arena, several players. --- Also, 5 photos from same training session. --- Match is nationally televised bilingually (ESPN / ESPN Deportes) as a part of "MLS Primetime Thursday".
Galaxy Fall 3-1 in Chicago
thelagalaxy.blogspot.com 9/26/2008 — LA Galaxy 1, Chicago Fire 3 September 25, 2008 Toyota Park – Bridgeview, Ill. Scoring Summary: CHI – Chris Rolfe 5 (John Thorrington 2) 13’ LA – Eddie Lewis 1 (Chris Klein 6, Landon Donovan 9) 35’ CHI – Cuauhtemoc Blanco 5 (Unassisted) ...
LA Galaxy 1, Chicago Fire 3 September 25, 2008 Toyota Park – Bridgeview, Ill. Scoring Summary: CHI – Chris Rolfe 5 (John Thorrington 2) 13’ LA – Eddie Lewis 1 (Chris Klein 6, Landon Donovan 9) 35’ CHI – Cuauhtemoc Blanco 5 (Unassisted) ...
Match Recap: FIRE v GALAXY [UPDATED]
web.mlsnet.com 9/26/2008 — (from MLSNet.com) After last Sunday's 4-1 loss to FC Dallas, the Chicago Fire came out with a gameplan against LA. --- They looked to score early and defend, defend, defend. --- The plan worked... Also see full ESPN highlights, http://ballhype.com/video/video_fire_v_galaxy/
(from MLSNet.com) After last Sunday's 4-1 loss to FC Dallas, the Chicago Fire came out with a gameplan against LA. --- They looked to score early and defend, defend, defend. --- The plan worked... Also see full ESPN highlights, http://ballhype.com/video/video_fire_v_galaxy/
FIRE: All-around effort puts woes to bed
web.mlsnet.com 9/26/2008 — September 25 --- MLSNet.com: Chris Rolfe and Cuauhtemoc Blanco came up big for the Chicago Fire Thursday night at Toyota Park. ---- Rolfe tallied two goals, while Blanco had a goal and an assist. --- Defensively, the team got back into the swing of things...
September 25 --- MLSNet.com: Chris Rolfe and Cuauhtemoc Blanco came up big for the Chicago Fire Thursday night at Toyota Park. ---- Rolfe tallied two goals, while Blanco had a goal and an assist. --- Defensively, the team got back into the swing of things...
First XI: Thought provoking [UPDATED]
web.mlsnet.com 9/26/2008 — Eleven items of note in the midst of the tightest-ever playoff race --- by Jeff Bradley / MLSNet.com: There's a lot to think about as we head into the final month of the MLS regular season. --- Take a look at this week's First XI and see what's churning through the mind of an MLS super-fan...
Eleven items of note in the midst of the tightest-ever playoff race --- by Jeff Bradley / MLSNet.com: There's a lot to think about as we head into the final month of the MLS regular season. --- Take a look at this week's First XI and see what's churning through the mind of an MLS super-fan...