First things first: the Galaxy's Alecko Eskandarian is on Drew Carey's "The Price is Right at 10
a.m. on CBS (sorry for the late notice).
In other momentous MLS Cup related news:
*Seattle introduces - the Galaxy dog.
*Former Galaxy midfielder Ned Grabavoy is a hero in Salt Lake City after scoring the PK that put
them through to the final - but may not play Sunday against his former team.
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Ladies and gentlemen of America, I don't know you. I don't know what you like or what you
dislike. I have to assume you enjoy things that are fun and exciting. I also have to assume you
hate things that are boring and dull. Thus, I just don't understand why you are not eating up the
2009 MLSÂ Playoffs.
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Nutmegged 13 November @ 01:50 PM EST
I was starting to write a long piece on magical thinking and sending orange-colored positive waves
westward for tonight's game. Then I read the stories in the Chron today (listing of the stories and
Bernardo's blog post here) about how the entire world seems aligned against Dynamo in favor of the
Galaxy, including Alexi Lalas (which actually fills me with something like relief.
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Eric Altshule sits down with a legend of American soccer, Alexi Lalas to discuss a myriad of
different subjects. As always Lalas is very compelling and perhaps a tad bit controversial. A must
listen for any American soccer fan.
Related posts:
- Mexico's Continued Pain and Alexi Lalas I must admit having a new respect for the Mexican.
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WVHooligan 02 November @ 07:51 PM EST
Empty stands were a common sight at Pizza Hut Park this year. (Getty Images)
I hope everyone is getting use to the longer days again after the time change this weekend.
Nothing like getting darker a bit earlier again here but that's just how it goes. I have a few
goodies to discuss tonight leading off with a big time look at something former Chicago Fire GM
Peter Wilt sent Alexi Lalas a few years back.
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I love that mistakes are being punished like so much naughtiness at a Catholic boys school.
I'll have more thorough reviews up later today at ESPN Soccernet and at MLSnet.com. For now,
here's a quick review, including a recap of a few killer mistakes:
Columbus vet Frankie Hejduk was snoozing momentarily and allowed too much room for
RealSaltLake's Yura Movsisyan, who fed Robbie Findley for a big goal in the RSL-Columbus
series.
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Nutmegged 30 October @ 12:20 AM EST
So let's start the discussion. Here are some of my initial thoughts from tonight:
1. The Onstad Bump: After the game, Alexi Lalas showed the smarts that made him the GM he was when
he said that Onstad should have gotten a red card for that contact. "99 times out of 100, that's a
straight red," ranted his Gingerness.
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What's the over and under on the dog getting it right tonight? Tell you what, if Seattle takes the
series I say he get's a seat at the desk on Fox Soccer Report. At the very least he should get
sideline reporting segment during the next round of the playoffs; people love "cute"...just ask
Heather Mitts.
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There are a few things that have been detrimental to the image of MLS this week, including Alexi
Lalas' face appearing every time I open the MLS homepage. High on my list would have been MLS
moving the Fire's away playoff game at New England to Sunday from Saturday, just two days after
they had scheduled it for the original date in the first place.
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This is why I don't subscribe to 24th Minute. Every time I go over there I see something that makes
me want to stab my eyes out. Most of the Canadian blogs, actually. Which is kind of sad. I mean,
most of them can write. It's just what's going on up their heads that's the problem.
Anyway, BA Duane with a rumination on the follies of the New York franchise, with commentary by
yours truly:
Just as Canadians hate that everything here is Toronto focused (and, say, that USL-1
championship final is overshadowed by TFC's attempt to sneak into the playoffs), Americans don't
much like to have it pointed out that it's important to have a presence in the New York
market.
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Du Nord 15 October @ 03:54 PM EST
Now that was the best tie I've ever watched. Down early 2-0 the US fought back hard to earn a tie
in the final seconds of the game, keeping the US at the top of the table and pushing Honduras into
the World Cup.
Bornstien scores as heard on Honduran radio.
Two nations exploded with sound as, Bornstien's head hit the ball and sent it bouncing into the
bottom corner of the net.
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The All Time Top 15 Worst Football Haircuts
NO 1: Ronaldo
Ronaldo, the Brazilian Forward from Rio, well known for putting his best foot forward in the World
Cup, surprised spectators when he appeared with a completely shaved head, except for a small
unsightly patch of hair over his forehead.
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ESPN Sportscenter leads the hour this morning with extensive coverage of the Charlie Davies story,
including footage from the accident scene, an interview with Bob Bradley and comments from Alexi
Lalas on Davies' value to the team.
Here's a report from AP:
YouTube - U.
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Typical boring CONCACAF. Mexico and US qualify with room to spare, Central American teams fight for
the other spots, and some baseball country along to make it a Hex instead of a Pent. We all saw
this coming last year. Ho hum.
So, yeah, that happened.
What more is there to say about Landon Donovan?
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Today, the United States is likely to clinch its sixth consecutive trip to the World Cup Finals.
For a nation, who followed up its famous 1950 victory over England with nine consecutive World Cup
misses, the achievement is nothing short of remarkable.
 In the current, hyper competitive climate for world football, the US achievement is
extraordinary.
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A four-year wait could be over for the Galaxy this weekend.
The Galaxy will qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the MLS Cup-winning season of
2005 if they defeat the Fire and Chivas USA ties or wins at D.C. United.
How long ago is that?
That was a team that featured Naldo, Pablo Chinchilla and one-season wonder Herculez Gomez,
scorer of 11 goals in 22 games.
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Background: You knew I couldn't resist, didn't you? I have not hesitated to
criticize MLS, Becks, the Gals, and Alexi Lalas in the past. The Beckham Experiment has failed.
The hypothesis was gravely flawed. The fallout will be crushing. MLS always said they would be
different than the NASL.
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Nutmegged 25 September @ 01:03 PM EST
This week has me thinking about tipping points. No, not Malcolm Gladwell's book, but rather
coaches, teams and the playoff races.
You know, before watching the highlights from the Denver leg of the San Jose/Colorado home and home
Wednesday night, I wondered what could possibly go worse for the EQuakes this year.
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Alexi Lalas asks a deep question on the Sitter. What do you think? Should Matt Reis have
gotten the red card?
JM
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Since John Ellinger was replaced by Jason Kreis two and a half seasons ago, RSL has been
anything but predictable. This season the Utah club was being tipped by many to win the Western
Conference, but instead have been fighting to stay relevant in the grueling MLS playoff race
throughout the summer.
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Footsmoke 27 August @ 07:43 PM EST
By Diego Maradona
Alexi,
What's up you leather-faced buffoon? Last time I saw you I was probably putting the ball through
your legs. Or blowing lines off your wife's potatoes after your country banned me in 94'. You're
lucky I didn't get you on the field. Just kidding. Have we met before? I don't remember.
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I believe there is little chance that someone reading this blog would not have heard of this book
by now. Right? 1% chance. If in all honesty you have not heard of the book pictured above please
leave me a comment. Anyway, I just finished it and I am posting some quick comments for two
reasons.
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As you read this I am nowhere near a computer and most likely floating somewhere along the lazy
river; the missus and I are having an adult day at the local water park as it seems like a good way
to keep me from going mental with anticipation for today's events. So while I am loafing, Alexi
Lalas and the ESPN crew are in Mexico City doing pre-game coverage for a match they aren't even
airing.
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Du Nord 12 August @ 08:42 AM EST
Filling in for Bruce today is Chrös; I did the honors when Brucio was gone at the MLS Cup last
fall as well. Let's not try to kid anyone and pretend that you are here for my thoughts. I've
compiled some basic reading about the big game today, and I'll be back this afternoon with an MLS
roundup as well.
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In a three-day series ahead of Wednesday's US-Mexico tilt, The Kin of Fish is looking back at this
amazing Summer of Soccer. Yesterday we reviewed the US Men's National Team's run to the
Confederations Cup Final. Today we look at the biggest story in American Soccer in July... the
return of David Beckham to the LA Galaxy.
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A month ago, the marketing folks at Crown Books sent me a preview copy of The Beckham
Experiment, Grant Wahl's inside look at David Beckham's Big US
Adventure. I'd like to think this is because Grant has me on speed dial and we spend a lot of time
dishing about sport celebs, but Grant's so busy never returns my calls.
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This originally ran on our sister blog Project 2010. Since it is in the Fire Alexi Lalas
format, I thought I'd re-post it over here.
It's been a while since I've done an article commentary, so I thought I'd take on Jamie
Trecker's latest article about the USA's summer results.
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MLS Rumors 07 August @ 11:50 AM EST
Courtesy of our friends at parter ESPN:
"ESPN networks will provide comprehensive studio news and information coverage of the 2010 FIFA
World Cup qualifying match featuring the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team vs. Mexico, Wednesday,
Aug. 12, from Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The "game around the game" coverage will be
highlighted by a 30-minute SportsCenter 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Special on ESPN, Aug.
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WVHooligan 06 August @ 07:03 PM EST
Only a couple links for you tonight of note. Today has been a fairly slow news day around the
league and elsewhere.
US-Mexico SportsCenter Special
So check out this bit of info from the World Wide Leader:
"ESPN networks will provide comprehensive studio news and information coverage of the 2010 FIFA
World Cup qualifying match featuring the U.
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Du Nord 06 August @ 03:23 PM EST
AND
Today we see of the first real fruits of ESPN's push for USA soccer on their networks leading up
the World Cup next summer.
First of all, we get word that they are doing a lot of pre and post game coverage of the qualifier
next Wed in Mexico City, even though they are not the ones broadcasting the game.
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We are honored to have Grant Wahl, from Sports Illustrated and author of the Beckham Experiment
join us. Hear about Wahl's experience writing the book and about specific issues related to the
Galaxy. AEG, Alexi Lalas, 19 Entertainment, and Alan Gordon are covered in full in this
comprehensive interview.
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Futblog 26 July @ 03:21 AM EST
SPORT SOCCER WORLD
Originally uploaded by parrywv1 El previo de la Gran Final Copa Oro Estados Unidos contra la
selección México
en la foto:
A US fan dances prior to the World Cup quarter-final match between USA and Germany in Ulsan, June
21, 2002. REUTERS/Shaun Best
Todos los aficionados mexicanos esperamos que la seleccion mexicana se enfrente en competiciones
oficiales contra Estados Unidos antes por que se les podia ganar y de manera contuendente, ahora
por masoquismo o por la nostalgia de tiempos mejores.
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Last time around it was John Harkes (right), now it's Alexi Lalas (left). For some ready Getty
doesn't allow this full file to be downloaded, but I think this preview image gets the point
across. This shot was taken after the 1999 season, which was Lalas' only year here in Kansas City.
He will be back tomorrow night, serving as the color commentator to play-by-play man Rob Stone on
ESPN2's broadcast of the 8 p.
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The match between LA Galaxy and Milan was always, in view of the recent goings-on between David
Beckham and the Italian giants, going to be something of a powder keg, and the global media
reaction to the events at the decidedly unromantically named Home Depot Center has said a lot about
how Beckham has managed to control the public perception of him.
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Everyone in American soccer has been talking about Grant Wahl's book, "The Beckham Experiment" and
everything involved with it. I was given the chance a few weeks ago to get a copy of the book and
review it. With the game against David Beckham and the Galaxy coming up I figured it was the
perfect time to get my review of the book out.
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