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Ever since Amado Guevara was shown the door, I've been clamoring for an actual #10 Creative Midfielder for our team - to absolutely no avail. That genius Bruce Arena (besides destroying our pretty good backline in 2007) saddled us with the perenially injured Claudio Reyna, who (as a defensive midfielder) was absolutely not the creative player we needed.

Sorry this took so long. This week had a lot of unexpected turns, and, as always, I could really use some help here. Still, let's begin.

Winning the Cup last week did a number of things for the Galaxy, including topping off a magnificent season and giving David Beckham serious reason to consider staying.

As people across the United States get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, we give you some extra food for thought as we look at the year by the numbers. Here's 11 from '11:

• A total of 46 players earned at least one cap for the full team; under Klinsmann, 28 players got at least one game.

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Carlos Bocanegra has enjoyed a distinguished career as a U.S. national team defender, and he joined exclusive company on Tuesday, becoming the 12th player in U.S. Soccer history to reach 100 caps.

The steady U.S. captain marked the 3-2 victory over Slovenia by joining Cobi Jones, Jeff Agoos, Landon Donovan, Marcelo Balboa, Claudio Reyna, Paul Caligiuri, Eric Wynalda, Kasey Keller, Earnie Stewart, Tony Meola and Joe-Max Moore in the century club at the start of his 90-minute shift.

The Galaxy have signed Robbie Keane, making their current Designated Player striker, Juan Pablo Angel, a disposable asset.
Of course, the move didn't come from out of the blue. The Galaxy need a forward who can be effective, or the club probably won't survive the playoffs. Angel wasn't much of a force for the Galaxy at all.

The Galaxy have signed Robbie Keane, making their current Designated Player striker, Juan Pablo Angel, a disposable asset.
Of course, the move didn't come from out of the blue. The Galaxy need a forward who can be effective, or the club probably won't survive the playoffs. Angel wasn't much of a force for the Galaxy at all.

What lineup will Jurgen Klinsmann use tonight in his USMNT debut against Mexico?
We'll all have to wait and see of course, and another thing we'll have to wait and see about is what players Klinsmann will rely heavily on during his time as US coach.
Might those players be on the field tonight against Mexico?

What lineup will Jurgen Klinsmann use tonight in his USMNT debut against Mexico?
We'll all have to wait and see of course, and another thing we'll have to wait and see about is what players Klinsmann will rely heavily on during his time as US coach.
Might those players be on the field tonight against Mexico?

Academy players are not only competing for their chance to become the national champions at the 2011 Finals Week, but are also gaining valuable knowledge and training on how to achieve the ultimate goal of many players here: to become a professional soccer player.
This morning, the U-17/18 age group piled in to Weasler Auditorium at Marquette University to hear Jeff Agoos, a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame and one of the all-time appearance leaders for the U.

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Richie Williams is set to join some exclusive company at RFK Stadium.

The former D.C. United player will be inducted into the club's Hall of Tradition at halftime of the team's match against the Portland Timbers on Aug. 27. Williams joins John Harkes, Marco Etcheverry, Jeff Agoos, Raul Diaz Arce and Eddie Pope as players to earn the honor.

Quote: Originally Posted by Casey Anthony Wow, I don't know how Amy LePeilbet is going to be able to show her face in public. Quote: Originally Posted by Jeff Agoos What? I thought LePeilbet played fine.

Here is the U.S. Men's National Team lineup against Panama tonight. Watch live on FOX Soccer, TeleFutura, concacaf.com and univision.com. Follow line via ussoccer.com's MatchTracker or on Twitter @ussoccer.
This entry will be updated with stats and notes through and after tonight's game.
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American defender Jeff Agoos has come out of retirement and will play for the San Jose Earthquakes this season. Public Relations Director Shirley Jo King has issued a press release stating that Agoos will wear uniform number 14. Realistically, Agoos will probably not start or even contribute seriously to the Earthquakes this season, but may appear off the bench.

American defender Jeff Agoos has come out of retirement and will play for the San Jose Earthquakes this season. Public Relations Director Shirley Jo King has issued a press release stating that Agoos will wear uniform number 14. Realistically, Agoos will probably not start or even contribute seriously to the Earthquakes this season, but may appear off the bench.

STARTERS
A Spanish court has ordered the Primera Division to play their games this weekend. The teams had been prepared to walk out over a dispute of TV revenue.
STORY OF THE DAY
The Guardian reports that the Chinese government paid for the rebuilding of the national stadium in Costa Rica.

Hall of Famer Jeff Agoos, one of only two players to have won five MLS titles, has left the New York Red Bulls, where he served as technical director and then sporting director, to join MLS's league office as technical director for competition matters.
Agoos, a nine-time all-star in his 10-year career with D.

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Jeff Agoos is making his way back to a front office in New York.

Agoos, a former standout in his playing days and one-time sporting director for the New York Red Bulls, has been hired by Major League Soccer to be the league's technical director of competition.

Scott French writes of how Chivas USA defender Jimmy Conrad sees similarities between first year head coach Robin Fraser and San Jose manager Frank Yallop.

Jimmy Conrad's first day on the field with his new team reminded him of 2001. That's a good thing.