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Their Words "We wanted to take the players out of their comfort zone and give them a different
experience." US National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Other Sources Juergen Klinsmann puts U.S.
soccer on fast track - from The LA Times' Kevin Baxter: "There is still a lot of catching up to
do." Tougher challenge awaits United States - from FoxSoccer's Ives Galarcep: The atmosphere will
be a unique national team experience for most of the.
Their Words "We wanted to take the players out of their comfort zone and give them a different
experience." US National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Other Sources Juergen Klinsmann puts U.S.
soccer on fast track - from The LA Times' Kevin Baxter: "There is still a lot of catching up to
do." Tougher challenge awaits United States - from FoxSoccer's Ives Galarcep: The atmosphere will
be a unique national team experience for most of the.
Coverage of the United States 1-0 win over Venezuela. Juergen Klinsmann puts U.S. soccer on fast
track - from The LA Times' Kevin Baxter: "This is a different level," Klinsmann says of the
international game. Jones showing he's worth risk for US Soccer - from FoxSportsArizona.com's Tyler
Lockman: It was the leadership that was unexpected.
Photo by David Bernal/ISIphotos.com
BY ADAM SERRANO
David Beckham is not heading to Paris, but it is not a certainty that he will be returning to
the Los Angeles Galaxy just yet, at least according to AEG President Tim Leiweke.
Word came from Paris early on Tuesday morning from officials of Paris St.
According to a story that broke in the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday evening, the Galaxy are set
to announce a 10 year, $55 million deal with two new Time Warner Regional Sports networks to
televise Galaxy games. The new networks (one in Spanish and the other in English) are fighting
for content in the crowded LA Sports market and this deal guarantees live programming from March to
October.
Photo: Daniel Gajdamowicz
Union
Danny Califf and Sebastien Le Toux both agree that the hope among the players is that there will
not be as much player movement in the closed season. Le Toux said, "I hope with the good result we
got this year, we'll get most of the guys back and move on and continue.
- Dynamo fans gobble up MLS Cup Final tickets [Houston Chronicle]
- Goalkeeper Tally Hall gets his shot in Houston [USA Today]
- Dynamo's Hainault keeps Euro interest on back burner [MLS Soccer]
- Defensive switch propels red-hot Houston [MLS Soccer]
- Davis-less Dynamo accustomed to adversity [Houston Chronicle]
- Despite quad injury, Davis calls 2011 "surreal" [MLS Soccer]
- Unlikely heroes Taylor, Moffat provide winner at KC [Houston Dynamo]
In Other News:
Union
The Union reserves lost 2-1 to Columbus yesterday. Jack McInerney scored in the 14th minute for
the U.
PennLive has videos and info on Harrisburg goalie Chase Harrison, who will be training with the
Union today. Harrison also runs AskTheGoalkeeper.com.
The Shin Guardian offers up a wonderful breakdown of the current MLS playoff picture.
LA soccer original: The Times' Grahame L. Jones in his natural habitat - The Home Depot
Center press box.
I sat next to long-time LA Times soccer reporter Grahame L. Jones in the press box at Galaxy,
Chivas USA and assorted other soccer games for the last decade or so of his almost four decade-long
career.
Their Words "The old sea dog, having broken his anchor chain, has hopped on a rusty freighter and
set off for the open sea. Celebrate his freedom, for he is one happy sailor." quote from Emaharg
Senoj used by Grahame L. Jones in his email announcing he's retiring from the LA Times where he's
worked since 1971.
Grahame Jones has retired from the LA Times and sent a final email to the staff.
I didn't have the privilege to work with Jones at the paper (the late, great Jim Murray did), but
Grahame nevertheless always made me feel like a co-worker and fellow soccer writer the moment I
stepped into the pressbox in 2004.
Grahame Jones has retired from the LA Times and sent a final email to the staff.
I didn't have the privilege to work with Jones at the paper (the late, great Jim Murray did), but
Grahame nevertheless always made me feel like a co-worker and fellow soccer writer the moment I
stepped into the pressbox in 2004.
Their Words The president of the federation will meet with the coach this week. He is maybe the top
contender. Egypt press officer Azmi Megahed, on Bob Bradley potentially becoming their National
Team coach. Other Sources Bruce Arena weighs in on Juergen Klinsmann coaching national team - from
The LA Times' Lisa Dillman: "I think if they can get over the hump there, they're going to be fine.
Photo: Daniel Gajdamowicz
Union
The last time the Union met Chicago, Michael Farfan's farfantastic goal from a Kyle Nakazawa
free kick was eclipsed only by a Carlos Ruiz wonderstrike for a 2–1 win. Ruiz is now gone and
Marfan is the prime candidate to fill in for the suspended Sheanon Williams at right back.
(It was either that or "Deutsch Treat." Did I choose wisely?)
I've written before about Jürgen Klinsmann's reputation outstripping his
actual resume, but the time for all that talk is over now that Klinsmann is, officially, the 35th
head man in the history of the US National Team.
Photo: Daniel Gajdamowicz
Union
Have you already read the PSP preview? More match previews for tonight's encounter between the
Philadelphia Union and Colorado Rapids at MLSsoccer.com, the Brotherly Game, Unholy Union,
Goal.com, phillyBurbs.com, DelawareOnline.com, FoxNewsLatino, the Denver Post, the LA Times and
Bookmaker.
Their Words Well, you got a guy coming in on Wednesday who's certainly been doing it for a long
time at Man United. Sigi Schmid, on his contract extension. Other Sources For U.S. soccer, it's a
woman's world - from The LA Times' David Wharton: It wasn't just bold talk. So What If Soccer Isn't
a Big Deal Here?
Their Words It's not going to be something that happens overnight where we get them both back and
we get them playing 90 minutes together. LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena on playing Landon Donovan and
David Beckham. Other Sources For Pia Sundhage, another pressure-filled moment - from The LA Times'
Grahame L.
- Dynamo 2, D.C. United 2 -- postgame notes [Houston Dynamo]
- Dynamo Notebook: Good formation, good fortune [MLS Soccer]
- Ching's late goal rescues tie in DC [MLS Soccer]
- Charlie Davies, D.C. United settle for a tie with the Houston Dynamo [Washington Post]
- Dynamo U-16s lose first playoff match [Houston Dynamo]
In Other News:
- In Gold Cup final, it's red, white and boo again [LA Times]
- MLS Still Primary Revenue Source For Soccer-Specific Stadiums [The Brotherly Game]
After spotting him in the pressbox, I was curious about what LA Times writer Bill Plaschke would
write about - given that he hasn't shown much interest or knowledge about soccer in the past.
Here's his take.
Kevin Baxter wrote on the match itself, but his piece didn't contain his joke about Chuck Blazer's
resemblance to Fat Bastard from the Austin Powers films.
After spotting him in the pressbox, I was curious about what LA Times writer Bill Plaschke would
write about - given that he hasn't shown much interest or knowledge about soccer in the past.
Here's his take.
Kevin Baxter wrote on the match itself, but his piece didn't contain his joke about Chuck Blazer's
resemblance to Fat Bastard from the Austin Powers films.
Galaxy Match Previews:
- Dynamo determined to get three points [Houston Dynamo]
- Beckham-less Los Angeles hosts Houston [LA Times]
- Dynamo looking for a lift in L.A. [Houston Chronicle]
In Other News:
- Dynamo and NASL's San Antonio Scorpions Could Form Partnership [SA Examiner]
- MLS Power Rankings, Week 10: Real Salt Lake Still On Top, But It's Tight [SB Nation]
- MLS has made progress, but it's not a good place for top Americans [Sports Illustrated]
Leonardo scores his first MLS gol off a Beckham free kick, sealing a 1-0 victory over
Philadelphia Union
In the words of @mattyhuffine's Twitter stream: "#LAGALAXY win with 10 men in what turned out to
be more of a card game than a soccer match."
Right?
Or as my favorite futbol curmudgeon, Grahame Jones, put it in today's LA Times, "[R]eferee
Paul Ward, .
Image via Wikipedia
LA Galaxy return home on Wednesday apparently having accomplished what
needed to be accomplished during a rain-interrupted 10-day training camp in Arizona, LA Times
report.
On Tuesday, the Galaxy defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps, 2-0, for the second time in as many days.
Image via Wikipedia
LA Galaxy return home on Wednesday apparently having accomplished what
needed to be accomplished during a rain-interrupted 10-day training camp in Arizona, LA Times
report.
On Tuesday, the Galaxy defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps, 2-0, for the second time in as many days.
Via the LA Times comes a statement from Bob Bradley that he is considering coaching the 2012 US
Olympic team himself.
"It is, it just has to fit with
everything that we do," he said. "The reason that it is [appealing] is that we've put a lot of time
into trying to connect our different teams, and any chance to work with players [before] you get
them with the full team, that's important.
I've written a lot on this blog about the woeful state of most newspaper soccer coverage,
particularly in North America, but I've generally treated it as a fact of life like the rising of
the sun and the running of the deer. This practice is, ironically, a glaring example of bad
football journalism. Mea culpa.
I've written a lot on this blog about the woeful state of most newspaper soccer coverage,
particularly in North America, but I've generally treated it as a fact of life like the rising of
the sun and the running of the deer. This practice is, ironically, a glaring example of bad
football journalism. Mea culpa.
