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Other media outlets are confirming this afternoon what Phil Collin wrote in his Galaxy-Chivas USA game story last night that many of you read here: “Sources said the Galaxy are expected to have a press conference next week to announce the hiring of Arena.”

I’m betting the press conference is Monday.

Confirming the story are blogs like Soccer Insider and Soccer By Ives.

The latter notes former Chicago Coach Dave Sarachan will be Arena’s assistant, leading one to wonder whether the Galaxy will retain Cobi Jones as well, if only for the sake of much-needed continuity.