Archive Listing for 2010
England ‘motivator’ David Beckham set for September return
England World Cup ambassador David Beckham expects to make his return from an Achilles tendon injury in September – two months earlier than first predicted and soon enough to feature in the current MLS season.
Toronto FC 0-0 LA Galaxy
Toronto FC visited the best team in the league, the Los Angeles Galaxy, and came away with an undeserved point. Toronto didn’t deserve the points and neither did Los Angeles. But, that’s the way it goes with uninspiring, tense draws. Neither team was able to get into any rhythm. Neither side really threatened. I don’t[.....]
Soccernomics – A Review
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, but then I love books that combine a story with data. This is Moneyball for soccer. Just like its full title, Soccernomics: Why England Loses, Why Germany and Brazil Win, and Why the U.S., Japan, Australia, Turkey–and Even Iraq–Are Destined to Become the Kings of the World’s Most Popular[.....]
LA Galaxy 2-0 Chivas USA: Video Highlights
This Week Inside the Galaxy: 2010 – Episode 2
LA Galaxy 2-0 Chivas USA
Its getting to be old hat for the Galaxy to beat Chivas USA. Once again, the goats played well at certain parts of the game but it was the “real” L.A. team that found net with their opportunities. This would be the 11th time (out of 19) that the Galaxy would claim victory. The line-up[.....]
Los Angeles 1-0 New England
The New England Revolution gave little resistance to the L.A. Galaxy’s first victory of the season. It was both teams’ first league match and the Revs looked terrible without Shalrie Joseph. Steve Nichols must be asking himself how his side could could look so bad without that one player. Though the scoreline didn’t reflect it,[.....]
Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas to miss Hull City match
After our performance against Porto, it seems like having Fabregas out won’t be as big of a deal as previously thought. Everyone on the team is stepping it up.