soccerbyives.net - 5/1/2008
—
It had the makings of a tightly-contested rivalry match. The LA Galaxy and Chivas USA were tied 2-2 late in the second half in a match that looked destined to be a tie.
At least before the Chivas USA imploded, Brad Guzan reverted to his awful rookie form and Alan Gordon did his best Bizarro Alan Gordon impression.
Three unanswered goals helped the Galaxy post a 5-2 victory and ...
Comments
Blog Reactions
Opposing fans' views from the SuperClasico
San Diego MLS Project —
... for answers as to why this year's version of the Goats is so much worse than the 2007 edition. The Galaxy's masterful performance was marred by some ugly scenes in the Home Depot Center stands, where some Chivas USA fans (if you want to call them fans) did their best wannabe hooligan impressions. SBI Correspondents Nathan Henderson-James and John Sandate were at Home Depot Center and took in the action.
Here are their accounts of the match,
http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2008/04/post-36.html
The Thing About Xavier…
LA Galaxy —
... and they say things like, “Xavier is one of the biggest differences I have seen the past two games on defense. He consistently gets to the headers that our shorter defenders have no chance at, and his organization of the back line helps to overcome the lack of experience in Cronin (as it’s usually the keeper that provides that structure).” And I think, “Yes!! They’re right too!!” How can they both be right? And yet they are. Another thought, from NathanHJ in his weekly Soccer by Ives column : On defense, I love Abel Xavier in the air, but he’s also good for about three ...
SuperClasico - SBI's 'A Supporter's View... Both Sides !
MLS Expansion And Development —
... SBI Correspondents Nathan Henderson-James and John Sandate were at Home Depot Center and took in the action. Here are their accounts of the match: http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2008/04/post-36.html ...
NY Times interview with Landon Donovan — and video links
The World's Beautiful Game —
... earned his first national team cap for a so-called friendly against Mexico on Oct. 25, scoring a goal in a 2-0 victory and being named the Man of the Match. He became the sixth American player since 1985 to score a goal in his first appearance for the national team.”
Related VIDEO - Interview clip: his Player of the Month honor for April
also, more QUOTES, fans write on match where he scored hat trick, in
GALAXY v CHIVAS USA: Superclasico - A Supporter’s view - both sides
Related Content
MLS Fantasy Tips: Week Six
web.mlsnet.com 4/30/2008 — April 29 --- Upstarts causing havoc in fantasy soccer world ---
by Dave and Jimmy Bowers for MLSnet.com: "If you're basing your fantasy picks off of last year's results, you might want to re-think that..."
ESPNsoccernet - MLS - Canales: Galaxy eye potential date against Iran
soccernet.espn.go.com 4/30/2008 — CARSON, Calif. -- Los Angeles Galaxy officials have confirmed that the club is in negotiations to play a friendly match with the Iranian national team sometime in May. Galaxy assistant general manager Tom Payne has been working on the arrangements. ...
REAL SALT LAKE rolls to victory in play-in game
web.mlsnet.com 5/1/2008 — April 30 --- MLSNet.com: RSL picked apart the defense of the San Jose Earthquakes early and often on its way to a convincing 4-0 victory in the club's first U.S. Open Cup play-in game on Wednesday evening. --- It marked the second consecutive blowout win for the RSL side at home and assured them of moving closer to earning a spot in the tournament...
RED BULLS: Angel's return a relief for Altidore
web.mlsnet.com 5/1/2008 — April 30 --- MLSNet.com: With Juan Pablo Angel limited because of a nerve-related back injury, Jozy Altidore has been the focal point of the Red Bulls attack in recent weeks. As a result, the 18-year-old scored two goals, set up another and has been bruised and battered by opposing defenders. Altidore should receive some relief with the anticipated return of Angel on Thursday at BMO Field
FORBES: Beckham and all the highest-paid players
mvn.com 5/1/2008 — David Beckham’s move to Los Angeles last summer was a big score for MLS and U.S. soccer. The Galaxy’s attendance for the league matches he played averaged 37,659, which is 57% more than the team’s previous record. --- Ratings for ESPN2, one of MLS’s national television partners, rose 25%... FORBES estimates Beckham made $49 million in 2007 to make him the highest-paid player in the world...
