Sunday Galaxy game day: Galaxy back on the road in Seattle

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Damian Calhoun

The Galaxy, winners of four consecutive games, are back on the road today in Seattle (1 p.m.; ESPN).

It has been an emotional week for the Sounders with the front office relieving Sigi Schmid of his coaching duties and also the club signing Nicolas Lodeiro to a Designated Player contract.

Fun numbers to watch: with a victory, Galaxy coach Bruce Arena would become the second MLS coach to reach 200 regular season victories.

Also, in 10 games against Seattle, Robbie Keane has scored seven goals and three assists.

Game day advance: Galaxy to face a Schmid-less Seattle for first time

Weekend SoCal Soccer Preview: Galaxy, Sounders FC, Leicester City, Arsenal, PSG and Chivas

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Nick Green

First @MLS Soccer Power Index projections of 2016. Looks like a 3-team race for the Shield: https://t.co/6CWZkdM9JK pic.twitter.com/T90oeEJiSs

— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) July 29, 2016

Here's what you need to know before arriving to #StubHubCenter for @PSG_inside vs @LCFC: https://t.co/wIbE4qQuun pic.twitter.com/YBywIBgqnu

— StubHub Center (@StubHubCenter) July 29, 2016

CR: “We're working so hard here in Los Angeles. We are not used to seeing the sun! I don’t think it has rained here since January.” #ICC2016

— Leicester City (@LCFC) July 29, 2016

CR: “It’s too early for Jamie Vardy [against PSG]. I don’t want to risk him. Maybe the Community Shield or start of the season.” #ICC2016

— Leicester City (@LCFC) July 29, 2016

Only ✌️ more days 'til @Arsenal vs. @Chivas!

Don't miss any of the fun at #StubHubCenter: https://t.co/buSv2sHZT8 pic.twitter.com/vyCqq0L9xL

— StubHub Center (@StubHubCenter) July 29, 2016

100 Percent Soccer Column: Will former Galaxy coach Sigi Schmid return to his SoCal roots with LAFC?

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Nick Green

Galaxy coach Sigi Schmid during practice at Jackie Robinson Field in Brookside Park in Pasadena on Tuesday, October 15, 2002. (Pasadena Star-News/Staff photo by Bernardo Alps/Sports)

Will longtime South bay resident Sigi Schmid reappear in the MLS coaching ranks with LAFC? Read more in this week’s 100 Percent Soccer column.

LA Galaxy players Jelle Van Damme and Gio Dos Santos feature at MLS All-Star Game at 4:30 p.m. today on ESPN and UniMas

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Nick Green

So who's excited for the #MLSAllStar game? ✋ pic.twitter.com/MrOIGEwwaa

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 28, 2016

The MLS All-Star team is 5-2-1 against English opponents. Arsenal is the opponent tonight (7:30 ET, ESPN/WatchESPN) pic.twitter.com/es2vafWef3

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 28, 2016

T⚽️night: @jelle_van_damme & @OficialGio take on @Arsenal in the #MLSAllStar game: https://t.co/50vC8PGEzl pic.twitter.com/LJ8yXFz1Xs

— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) July 28, 2016

Liverpool faces Chelsea at the Rose Bowl at 8:30 tonight on ESPN2

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Nick Green

Soccer beat writer Damian Calhoun has the preview of the 8:30 p.m. game you can see on ESPN2.

Updated: read the game report here.

Galaxy’s Jelle Van Damme headed to All-Star Game

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Damian Calhoun

Galaxy defender Jelle Van Damme was added to the MLS All-Star Roster, Tuesday.

Van Damme has made 17 appearances for the Galaxy in his first year in MLS. The central defender has played a large role in the Galaxy’s strong defensive unit that has allowed 19 goals this season.

Van Damme joins Giovani dos Santos as the Galaxy’s representatives on the All-Star roster.

Van Damme and FC Dallas’ Kellyn Acosta were selected as replacements for Sporting Kansas City’s Matt Besler and Portland’s Liam Ridgewell.

The MLS All-Stars will face Arsenal FC, Thursday at Avaya Stadium in San Jose at 4:30 p.m., ESPN; UniMas

Reaction: Longtime Torrance resident and former LA Galaxy coach Sigi Schmid leaves Sounders FC

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Nick Green

Broken: Spiraling into the depths of MLS, the desperate Seattle Sounders have parted ways with coach Sigi Schmid (Associated Press).

With the drumbeat of questions over the performance of Seattle Sounders FC growing louder by the day, the club finally pulled the trigger and “mutually” got rid of Schmid today before they fired him.

Here’s the curated Twitter reaction:

Sigi Schmid mutually parts ways with @SoundersFC after eight years. Great coach & person. Things spiralled out of control quickly. #MLS

— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) July 26, 2016

Siggi Schmid has 8 consecutive winning seasons since 08, & was by far longest serving coach of any #MLS expansion team in lg history.

— Adrian Healey (@AdrianHealey) July 26, 2016

ECS would like to thank Sigi Schmid for leading the Sounders to 7 straight playoffs, 4 US Open Cups and the 2014 Supporters’ Shield. #EBFG

— EmeraldCitySupporter (@WeAreECS) July 26, 2016

I always love "mutually agreed" whenever a coach is fired. Sounds better than "security escorted him out"

— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) July 26, 2016

Garth Lagerway was named @SoundersFC GM in Jan. 2015. In essence, his job really starts today.

— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) July 26, 2016

End of an era. Sigi Schmid is out at Seattle. Big decision looms for next hire – Bruce Arena at end of the year?

— Stuart Holden (@stuholden) July 26, 2016

@Winner_MLS Sigi will get another job if he wants one. He's 63 — by comparison, (and I know they love being compared), Bruce Arena is 64.

— Andy Winner ️ (@Winner_MLS) July 26, 2016

@donruiztnt LA would be lucky to get Sigi as a coach as they launch their franchise.

— Occasional Photog (@CoulterChris) July 26, 2016

I will have more on Sigi Schmid leaving Seattle in Thursday’s column

Carli Lloyd discusses her love for Liverpool FC

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Damian Calhoun

Two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Player of the Year and World Cup champion Carli Lloyd spoke recently about her love for Liverpool FC and why she supports the club.

Galaxy recap: Galaxy pick up another road victory

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Damian Calhoun

The Galaxy is becoming good at grinding out road victories.

For the second consecutive road game, the Galaxy scored early and defended strong late, leading to a 2-1 victory at Portland. The Galaxy is now 3-3-4 on road and snaps Portland’s nine-game unbeaten streak. The Galaxy improves to 9-3-8 overall and extends its winning streak to four and unbeaten streak to six.

Robbie Keane opened the scoring in the seventh minute and Gyasi Zardes followed in the 11th for an early 2-0 lead for the Galaxy.

Zarek Valentin got Portland on the board in the 41st minute. The goal snapped a streak of 310 minutes since the last goal allowed by the Galaxy.

From there, the Galaxy defended and withstood the second half push from the Timbers to record the three points to move to 35. Goalkeeper Brian Rowe was credited with five saves.

Saturday Galaxy Gameday: Galaxy hit the road to Portland

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Damian Calhoun

Saturday morning links

Galaxy trying to turn the corner on road

Nigel de Jong back in action today?

Galaxy advanced to U.S. Open Cup semifinals

100 Percent Soccer

Soccer in and around Los Angeles

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