Thursday Kicks: The "Adorable" Chris Klein & More
More on the Galaxy's Mr. Klein later in this post, but you should know:
*The Galaxy had their first general media availability Wednesday (although loyal 100 Percent Soccer readers got the inside scoop here a couple of days ago). And while the waived Tony Sanneh and Leonard Griffin weren't around to answer questions, plenty of other players were to reflect on the coming season.
*That Chivas USA will host a benefit event for Haiti tonight at Grunions in Manhattan Beach.
*What the English papers are saying about Landon Donovan's stellar performance Wednesday for Everton courtesy of the Soccer Insider blog.
*One game stands between the U.S. U-20 Women and a World Cup berth, an 11:30 a.m. clash against Costa Rica live on Fox Soccer Channel.
*About that promised Klein item. Here is an exchange between Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena and an apparently hard of hearing reporter at Wednesday's training session regarding veteran Klein via colleague Phil Collin:
Arena: It still demonstrates a guy who's been a good player, a durable player, a fit player and a good player.
Reporter: Adorable player? I've never heard that adjective used.
Arena: Durable.
Reporter: Oh, durable! I thought you said adorable, I apologize.
Arena: Adorable, wow. Well, he is that as well, I might add.
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