LA Galaxy react to David Beckham’s retirement

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Nick Green

Today’s not unexpected news that former Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will retire at the end of the European season, elicited these responses today from the Galaxy:

“The LA Galaxy would like to congratulate David Beckham on the completion of his 20-year career in the sport of soccer,” Galaxy President Chris Klein said. “His six seasons with the Galaxy saw the club reach unprecedented heights, highlighted by our back-to-back MLS Cup championships in 2011 and 2012. David was a tremendous ambassador for our club and our league and it was an incredible honor in having him wear the Galaxy colors. We join the world in celebrating all of his achievements in the sport and look forward to continuing his relationship with our club.”

“Today is a day to celebrate David Beckham and the completion of his fabulous career,” said coach Bruce Arena. “In addition to being such a great player, David is also a great personality, a great teammate, a great friend and family man. He is a person that you cannot replace, on the field or off and our club is in a better position for having him play for us in the six years that he did.”

Check out highlights of his Galaxy career on YouTube here.

Thursday Kicks: LA Galaxy’s Donovan stakes claim to USMNT roster spot in dominating performance against Philadelphia

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Nick Green

In a spectacular public illustration of his desire for a spot on the U.S. Men’s National Team roster and his value to coach Jurgen Klinsmann ahead of upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Germany, the Galaxy’s Landon Donovan put on a show in LA’s 4-1 win Wednesday over the Philadelphia Union.

The roster ~~will be~~ was released this afternoon (and Donovan was not on it).

A goal and two assists for #LAGalaxy ‘s Landon Donovan as LA score 4 in #Philadelphia. Yup, too bad he’s not ready for #USMNT yet (ahem).

— Nick Green (@LAsoccerblog) May 16, 2013

Here’s what Donovan had to say.

And there’s more reaction here.

What do you think?

LA Galaxy Gameday: Robbie Keane returns, while team reportedly seeks to add Robbie Rogers to roster

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Nick Green

With the Galaxy reportedly chasing the signature of Rolling Hills Estates’ Robbie Rogers Irishman Robbie Keane is set to return for LA against the Union today in Philadelphia (4:30 p.m. TWC).

It’s a game the Galaxy needs to arrest their recent decline in form, but the Union are wary.

MLS Weekend Rewind: Galaxy, Chivas USA both lose

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Nick Green

Too busy paying attention to mom rather than MLS action this weekend with both the Galaxy and Chivas USA on the road? We’ve got you covered:

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Wednesday Kicks: Lampard, Boxx & more

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Nick Green

*San Jose Earthquakes forward Steven Lenhart was suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount by MLS today for his conduct in the above incident that “endangered the safety” of opponent Mario de Luna in the 68th minute of the game against Chivas USA Saturday in Carson.

Lenhart won’t appeal the suspension. He wasn’t give a card of any color for the incident in the game, but coach Frank Yallop yanked the hot-headed Lenhart two minutes later to ensure he didn’t get sent off.

*Torrance’s Shannon Box is out for six weeks after undergoing surgery today.

*Those Frank Lampard to the Galaxy rumors? Not going to happen this summer, according to this report out of England.

*For the first time ever, adult players will participate in AYSO’s National Games next year when the event is held in Torrance and Riverside.

Chivas USA Sputters to Second Consecutive Loss in Utah

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Nick Green

Squandering a surprisingly strong start to the season, Chivas USA displayed its familiar defensive frailties Saturday in a second straight loss that sent its record to 3-3-1 in succumbing 1-0 to Real Salt Lake and plunging down the standings after starting the day sitting in second place in the Western Conference.

Midfielder Edgar Mejia had an eventful day he won’t soon forget, missing a penalty kick and then getting himself sent off as the game wound down, pointlessly and blantantly throwing an elbow in midfield that encapsulated Chivas USA’s frustrating day.

Chivas USA produced a comedy of errors in conceding the game’s lone goal, giving the ball away inside RSL’s half before back pedaling and ball watching their way to a one-goal deficit.

Watch:

Next for Chivas USA: San Jose Earthquakes Saturday at Home Depot Center

Video: Major League Soccer’s Matt Reis Provides Update on the Condition of His Torrance Father-in Law Injured in Boston Bombing

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Nick Green

Daily Breeze Staff Writer Donna Littlejohn has more on the story here.

We will have a further update later today.

U.S. Midfielder Robbie Rogers of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Gives First U.S. TV Interviews Since Coming Out as Gay

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Nick Green

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Before the explosions in Boston today, both ABC (on Nightline) and CNN were scheduled to air the first U.S. television interviews with Robbie Rogers of Rolling Hills Estates.

After today’s events I’m unsure whether the interviews will still air as scheduled, but above is an excerpt from the ABC interview with correspondent Amy Robach.

LA Galaxy, Chivas USA Both Lose

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Nick Green

In Dallas, the conclusion of the game flattered to deceive and a terse Galaxy coach Bruce Arena had little to say about it.

Watch:

The Chivas USA-Colorado Rapids contest, in contrast, got worse as it progressed.

“@grantwahl: Starting to wonder why I’m up at 12:20 am watching Chivas-Colorado.”Us too and it’s only 9:22 p.m. in the press box.

— Nick Green (@LAsoccerblog) April 14, 2013

Staff Writer Phil Collin had the game story.

Quotable: “It was a well-deserved loss,” said Chivas USA coach Chelis via an interpreter. “We did not put a fight. We did not have enough strength and believe me, I’m very happy with the loss because this is a sport, and in sports, the one who’s more decisive is the one who takes the win. Today, my team wasn’t decisive, we didn’t have ideas and we presented a poor performance.”

I’ll spare you the lowlights. Here is the game’s pivotal moment: