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Chicago Fire original CJ Brown played in his last professional soccer game on October 23, 2010.
Both Brown and teammate Brian McBride had announced their retirements days earlier. Chicago was
already eliminated from the playoffs going into the game. Prior to kick-off the players knew it was
going to be only the second time in the club's history that the Fire did not make the playoffs.
BY ADAM SERRANO
Friday's scrimmage between the Houston Dynamo and the Los Angeles Galaxy may have been a rematch
of the 2011 MLS Cup, but last November's match was far from the minds of all involved.
The Dynamo defeated the Galaxy 1-0 after Nathan Sturgis scored the lone goal of the match on a
header from a looping cross from Josue Soto in the 68th minute.
A late withdrawal prompted changes to two Men's Over-30 groups and the schedule for Madison
United's 19th annual President's Cup indoor soccer tournament, which is next weekend at BreakAway
Sports Center in Madison and Keva Sports Center in Middleton.
The St. Charles Celtics pulled out of the event and were replaced by Madison-area team
Galaxy.
Photo by Brad Smith/ISIphotos.com
Planning for summer friendlies is already in the works, and it appears that the New York Red
Bulls will be welcoming one of the Premier League's top sides to Red Bull Arena for an
exhibition.
According to the New York Post, the Red Bulls will play against Tottenham either July 31 or
Aug.
Photo by Tony Quinn/ISIphotos.com
By THOMAS FLOYD
WASHINGTON -- This past fall, when D.C. United general manager Dave Kasper contemplated his
goals heading into the offseason, two of the first priorities that came to mind were adding veteran
leadership and strengthening his team's back line.
I'm under a directive to burn some vacation hours so will take an extended break through next
Tuesday. That means no column next week, but one of this country's best soccer writers has stepped
in with an apt Galaxy-centric column that breaks down the past and, hopefully, future sucess of
Less than a week after bringing American Edson Buddle back to Los Angeles, the team has
bolstered the roster further by unveiling two Brazilians.
Earlier this week, the Galaxy officially announced that the club had reached an agreement with
Brazilian club São Paulo FC, allowing midfielder Juninho to return on loan for the 2012
season.
"You are just on loan Dave..."
A SALARY CAP FAR, FAR
AWAYIn the most uneventful (in a good way) pre-season of Toronto FC's history, we can't help but gaze
into the distance at our next meaningful opponent, LA Galaxy. In one of the shrewdest moves in MLS
governance, Galaxy persuaded the league to allow them to use Mexican Pesos as their salary cap
currency.
Photo by Neil Tingle/ISIphotos.com
By THOMAS FLOYD
Despite Aston Villa's best efforts, it appears Robbie Keane will head back to the Los Angeles
Galaxy later this month -- just as scheduled.
The Villans had hoped to tack another week onto Keane's loan after the Ireland international
bagged three goals in his first four EPL appearances for the mid-table club.
Jonathan Tannenwald has released the Philadelphia Union's local TV broadcast schedule on his
Goalkeeper blog ahead of the official release later this week.
Monday, March 12: at Portland Timbers, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
Sunday, March 18: vs. Colorado Rapids, 4:00 p.
For those of you not lucky enough to have season tickets this year then you'll probably be
relying on nabbing a few of these single game tickets. Luckily, you now have plenty of time to
request February 28th off from work and get in line nice and early to ensure that you're able to
attend at least a few games.
Photo by ISIPhotos.com
By ADAM SERRANO
CARSON, Calif. -- The rich got even richer on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Galaxy solidified
their role as odds-on MLS Cup favorites by re-securing Brazilian midfielder Juninho on a year-long
loan.
Juninho, who served as the Galaxy's midfield engine during the past two seasons, returns to Los
Angeles after departing in December to return to Brazilian parent club Sao Paulo.
After winning MLS Cup, earning a place in the Champions League and become the MLS equivalent of a
SuperClub, the LA Galaxy had questions to answer at the end of 2011.
The possible departures of David Beckham, Juninho and the confirmed loss of Donovan Ricketts raised
questions. Add to that the threat of extend loans from Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane, the Galaxy
had quiet cause for concern.
BY ADAM SERRANO
CARSON, Calif. -- Cameroonian midfielder Franck Songo'o stole the show for the Portland Timbers
as the trialist set up a pair of goals to help lead the Timbers to a 4-1 win against the Los
Angeles Galaxy on Tuesday in the first MLS pre-season match for both teams.
*Despite the presence of watching projected NFL top draft choice Andrew Luck in Carson today, the
Galaxy lost 4-1 to the Portland Timbers at Home Depot Center. Dan Keat had a goal on a bicycle kick
in the losing cause. The Galaxy starting lineup: Saunders; Jordan, Meyer, DeLaGarza, Dunivant;
Franklin,
Dynamo News
- Deric arrested after bar fight (Houston Chronicle)
- Rookie Rolfe here to improve (Houston Chronicle)
- Competition for Dynamo rookies about to take a major step up (MLS Soccer)
- Canetti takes you around BBVA Compass Stadium (Houston Dynamo)
- Cameron is back at Camp (Houston Dynamo)
- Monday Training Notes (Glenn Davis Soccer)
In Other News
- From the mind of The Ginge: The Galaxy, Parity, and Omar (WS Reader)
- Juninho coming back to LA (MLS Soccer)
Tweet(s) Of The DaySoccer Matters Ironman @HermannHospital and @HoustonDynamo All Access tonight on
@SportsTalk790 at 8pm cst
-@GlennDavisSoc
Why is our backup goalkeeper getting arrested for assault in a bar?
Their Words "Juninho is not going to be utilized at São Paulo per the coach's decision and the
club is accepting the loan deal for Juninho's return to Los Angeles to play for the Galaxy," Sao
Paulo spokesperson Felipe Espindola. Other Sources Is salary space an issue for Galaxy? Who knows?
- from Soccer America's Ridge Mahoney: The great unknown is, of course, allocation money.
In an unexpected move, the Galaxy announced today that Brazilian midfielder Juninho, who became a
fan favorite for his ferocious shot and high workrate, will return to the club after all for a
second loan spell. In addition, the club announced that Brazilian central defender Leonardo will
also return to
Juninho proved to be a handful for most MLS sides in 2011. (Getty Images)
I said a few weeks (or maybe just a couple weeks) back that the biggest thing that the LA Galaxy
needed to replace this winter was Juninho.
Well, what better way to replace him than with him.
The LA Galaxy announced on Tuesday that the club has reached an agreement with Brazilian club
São Paulo FC that will allow midfielder Juninho to return to the Galaxy on loan for the 2012 MLS
season.
The Los Angeles Galaxy's search for Juninho's replacement has ended with Juninho himself.
The Sao Paulo central midfielder is on his way back to Los Angeles for another loan spell with
the Galaxy. Multiple reports out of Brazil say that Sao Paulo manager Emerson Leao had no plans to
use the 23-year-old Juninho, who signed a new three-year deal with Sao Paulo during the MLS
offseason.
As the Galaxy's leading scorer for four consecutive seasons, which was topped off with a
career-best 17 goals in 2010 before his departure overseas, Edson Buddle will go down as the best
goal poacher to play for the club since Carlo Ruiz. Well, now Edson Buddle is back - and
Sometimes items from Soccer America can be a total miss but check out today's MLS Confidential
on the Galaxy. For anyone out there that couldn't get how the LA Galaxy was able to squeeze in
Edson Buddle to their salary cap, check this article out.
By bringing back Edson Buddle into the fold, even if he costs slightly more
than the $178,488 salary he earned in 2010 before leaving for Germany, the Galaxy probably hasn't
crunched its salary cap to any great extent, because of player departures as well as amassing
allocation money.
Photo by Michael Janosz/ISIPhotos.com
BY ADAM SERRANO
CARSON, Calif. -- Fresh off his year and a half long stint in Germany, Edson Buddle does not
feel like the same player that departed the Los Angeles Galaxy after a stellar 2010 season.
He believes that he's even better.
Robbie Keane scores against Newcastle United Sunday, but couldn't prevent the Birmingham club
losing 2-1 on Tyneside (AP Photo). *An uninvolving Super Bowl Sunday on this side of the Atlantic
Ocean (even the commericials were pretty dull, I thought) was saved by a gripping game on the other
side of
As the preseason gets into full swing and rosters begin to stabilize, it's time to take a look at
the men who pull the strings and have the greatest impact on the team itself. The modern manager
is part tactician, ...
Visit http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com for the rest of the story.
Even though he arrived early, about 30 Galaxy fans were on hand when Edson Buddle returned to
Southern California Friday night, stepping off a flight from Europe (Photo courtesy LA Galaxy).
Past and future Galaxy striker Edson Buddle will hold a press conference Monday at Home Depot
Center after his
Photo: Random free speech/satire from the Internet
Philly native Dan Borislow continues to show he has absolutely no shame or class by pushing for
his Florida club to play friendlies this season while the rest of WPS had to cancel their season
because of legal battles with Borislow.
The Galaxy scored seven goals in their win at Home Depot Center, while Chivas USA managed five
goals. Both wins came over minor league opposition. More on the Galaxy game is here. Chivas USA
beat Conejo Valley-based FC Hasental 5-0 with goals coming from Michael Lahoud in the 22nd minute
Portland and Vancouver have done well in preparing for their sophomore seasons. (Getty
Images)
Yesterday I took a look at the 10 clubs from the Eastern Conference in how they've done so far
this winter. Naturally right after the post was put up one of those clubs went out and signed a
DP.
Today, we'll look at the nine clubs from the Western Conference to see how they've been doing so
far this winter.
Photo by Michael Janosz/ISIPhotos.com
BY ADAM SERRANO
CARSON, Calif. -- With Landon Donovan, David Beckham and Robbie Keane, the Los
Angeles Galaxy boasted one of the strongest rosters in MLS.
Now with the addition of Edson Buddle, the Galaxy's attack may be the finest in league
history.
The beginning of the 2012 Major League Soccer season is right around the corner and the folks
over at MLS Soccer have released their first preseason power rankings. As expected the LA Galaxy
are on top, while the New England Revolution get no love, as MLS Soccer ranks them below the
expansion side Montreal Impact.
Their Words "He has been an outstanding player for us in the past and we look forward to him
continuing that success for many years to come." LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena, on signing Edson
Buddle. Other Sources Buddle return might mean repeat - from ESPN LA's Scott French: How big is
this? This is Toronto FC's make-or-break season - from The Toronto Sun's Kurtis Larson: It's one of
the few remaining question marks the.
A few of the issues that gnaw at us, on the eve of season 3. How 'bout you?
Pour a sip on the concrete, and take a look back at the dearly departed.
He's baaack!
I like to think my post yesterday made the difference. That it was the final piece that brought
Buddle back. Okay, maybe not. But I can still think that.
I was excited when Buddle first joined the Galaxy. He was not so highly rated, but I had seen
him play and thought he had a lot of potential.
BY ADAM SERRANO
The Los Angeles Galaxy enjoyed a banner day on Wednesday, but it was by no means a perfect one.
After signing forward Edson Buddle and acquiring midfielder Kyle Nakazawa in a deal from the
Philadelphia Union, the Galaxy learned that homegrown signing Jose Villarreal will be out for six
weeks.
After spending a year in Germany playing for FC Ingolstadt of the German 2. Bundesliga, United
States striker Edson Buddle is returning to the Galaxy after signing a free transfer.
The Galaxy garnered suspicion early Wednesday when they posted a picture of a blank #14 jersey
on their official Twitter account, asking fans whose name they would like to see on the jersey.
As if the defending MLS Champions needed any more offensive firepower, the LA Galaxy announced
today that Edson Buddle would be rejoining the Galaxy after terminating his contract with FC
Ingolstadt by mutual consent.
Buddle's addition gives LA the league's best forward tandem, as he and Robbie Keane will lead a
line that should feast on the service provided by Landon Donovan and David Beckham.
Sounder at Heart is co-hosting (along with Golazo) an away viewing party for the second leg of
the Sounders-Santos Laguna CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal on March 14 from 4 p.m.-9:30ish.
The event will double as our scarf distribution event. We of course appreciate those of you who
have bought and will buy scarves, but buying a scarf is not a mandatory part of attending.
Photo by Michael Janosz/ISIphotos.com
The Los Angeles Galaxy and Philadelphia Union both made their fair share of headlines this week,
so it is only appropriate that they combined for another one.
Los Angeles acquired central midfielder Kyle Nakazawa and a second-round pick in the 2013 MLS
SuperDraft from Philadelphia Wednesday in exchange for an international roster spot.
