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Commentary: The future of MLS is pinned to nights like this
Commentary: The future of MLS is pinned to nights like this
(from The Los Angeles Times) The crowd of 93,137 was the most to attend a soccer match in the U.S. since the 1994 World Cup. --- They appreciated the jaw-dropping passing of Lionel Messi and Pedro Rodriguez, the speed and skill, fervor at a high level, and they showed it at every turn.
Match Preview: GALAXY v FC BARCELONA
Match Preview: GALAXY v FC BARCELONA
latimes.com — (from The Los Angeles Times) FC Barcelona will play the LA Galaxy Saturday at the Rose Bowl;... attendance could surpass the 81,224 that descended on the same stadium last week to see Chelsea defeat Inter Milan. (Shown here: Barca fans try to catch a glimpse from behind a closed gate during training.) (more) Match Preview: GALAXY v FC BARCELONA
GALAXY: What a Week - Part 1
GALAXY: What a Week - Part 1
thelagalaxy.blogspot.com — (from The Official LA Galaxy Blog) It was a truly unforgettable week that featured Landon and the... MLS All-Stars taking on Everton, the European and La Liga champions Barcelona arriving in Los Angeles and beginning their quest to win those titles again; it all culminated in Saturday night's game... (more) GALAXY: What a Week - Part 1
FC BARCELONA tries a new look  [UPDATED]
FC BARCELONA tries a new look [UPDATED]
latimes.com — (from The Los Angeles Times) Zlatan Ibrahimovic has replaced Samuel Eto'o as centerpiece star for the Spanish... powerhouse, which won three titles last season. --- FC Barceona faces the Galaxy on Saturday night at Rose Bowl, though 'Ibra' won't play... (more) FC BARCELONA tries a new look [UPDATED]
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Friendlies can only help the MLS
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — ... When a crowd of 93,137 filled the Rose Bowl yesterday to see the Los Angeles Galaxy take on FC Barcelona, it was obvious that this is what the MLS needs more of. ...

Some New for Mon Aug 3
du Nord — ... Helene Elliot of the LA Times writes about the importance of games like this on the American soccer landscape. Although in my opinion it's not fair to compare event games like this to week in and week out league games in any league. ...

ROSE BOWL friendly a phenomenal success
San Diego MLS Project — ... Read the complete article, "Beckham shines in clash with Barcelona" Match Report Photo Gallery Also, "Rose Bowl takes in GALAXY v BARELONA"  "Beckham hears cheers in LA loss" "The future of MLS is pinned to nights like this" ...

Reviewing Rose Bowl friendly (w/VIDEOS)
San Diego eXtreme Sports Coalition — ... Read the complete article, "Beckham shines in clash with Barcelona" Match Report Photo Gallery Also, "Rose Bowl takes in GALAXY v BARELONA"  "Beckham hears cheers in LA loss" "The future of MLS is pinned to nights like this" ...

Development News - GALAXY's rousing Rose Bowl success
MLS Expansion And Development — ... a little bit of Beckham magic. Read the complete article, "Beckham shines in clash with Barcelona" Match Report Photo Gallery Also, "Rose Bowl takes in GALAXY v BARELONA"  "Beckham hears cheers in LA loss" "The future of MLS is pinned to nights like this" "GALAXY ...

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