Half Time: Red Bull New York-Galaxy
A goal by New York's Danleigh Borman in only his second MLS start separates the teams in Carson.
It was a closely contested affair in the opening half with both teams, perhaps aware of their defensive liabilities, determined not to give much away.
Clear cut attacks were a relative rarity for both teams, who are tied 3-3 in shots.
Alan Gordon actually had the ball in the net for the Galaxy in the third minute, but was clearly offside.
The goal came 21 minutes in, Hunter Freeman's long throw being met by Juan Pablo Angel who sent the ball into the path of Josy Altidore. His shot was blocked, but Borman was there to pick up the rebound.
New York arguably could have had a penalty as well after Troy Roberts appeared to pull down Altidore, but the referee rejected any claim.
About 100 Percent Soccer
Sportswriter Nick Green has written the 100 Percent Soccer column since 2005 for the Daily News, Daily Breeze and other Los Angeles area newspapers. The blog of the same name began in 2007. A native of England, he began writing about soccer in the mid-1980s and in 2000 permanently exchanged a seat in the stands for one in the press box. He lives six miles from Carson's Home Depot Center, home of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Chivas USA and the training headquarters for U.S. Soccer and is married to a long-suffering soccer widow. Join Nick on FaceBook and follow him on Twitter.
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