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Juninho's return adds proven commodity to loaded Galaxy midfield

Soccer By Ives 08 February @ 03:15 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Galaxy Notebook: Villarreal out six weeks, Birchall's status in question and more

Soccer By Ives 01 February @ 11:55 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Earthquakes bolster Güvenışık and re-sign Busch to extension

Soccer By Ives 26 January @ 06:36 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

The San Jose Earthquakes believe that they have found another compliment to Chris Wondolowski with the signing of Turkish forward Sercan Güvenışık.

The 31-year-old German league veteran impressed the Earthquakes during a two month trial with the club last season, which included scoring two goals in a reserve match against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Leiweke ponders Galaxy legacy after bringing Beckham back with new deal

Soccer By Ives 20 January @ 07:45 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By ADAM SERRANO

LOS ANGELES -- David Beckham has always been a vital part of AEG president Tim Leiweke's plans for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Now as Beckham prepares for his second stint with the club, Leiweke is considering the legacy that he will leave on his team.

Beckham re-signs with the Galaxy, hints at future ownership in MLS

Soccer By Ives 19 January @ 08:12 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

LOS ANGELES --It is official, David Beckham will be returning to MLS and it appears that he may be staying for quite some time.

The Los Angeles Galaxy presented Beckham before a group of reporters on Thursday to announce his new two-year-deal with the club.

Sources: Beckham to re-sign with Galaxy, announcement set for this week

Soccer By Ives 18 January @ 12:52 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

David Beckham is returning to Los Angeles.

Sources confirmed to Soccer By Ives on Wednesday that the English star would be returning to the Los Angeles Galaxy for the upcoming 2012 season.

A press conference is expected to take place on Thursday in Los Angeles to announce Beckham's re-signing.

Development key as US senior squad defeats U-23s in scrimmage

Soccer By Ives 14 January @ 02:08 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

CARSON, Calif. -- There were plenty of lessons learned on Friday as the United States senior squad soundly defeated the U.S. Under-23's 4-0 in a scrimmage that took place on the Mooch Myernick Field at the Home Depot Center complex.

Leiweke: Beckham's LA return not done yet

Soccer By Ives 03 January @ 09:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Galaxy face crucial personnel decisions as club retools for busy season ahead

Soccer By Ives 13 December @ 04:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By ADAM SERRANO

The Los Angeles Galaxy may have won MLS Cup, but there is no rest for the defending champions. Not with David Beckham being heavily sought after by Qatari-owned Paris St. Germain and numerous key players out of contract as yet another busy schedule looms in 2012.

Galaxy sign Alajuelense midfielder Sarvas

Soccer By Ives 12 December @ 06:08 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By ADAM SERRANO

Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena was busy adding to the defending MLS Cup champions Monday, making four picks in the MLS Re-Entry Draft and hitting the international market as well. Following the Re-Entry Draft, Arena announced the signing of former Alajuelense midfielder Marcelo Sarvas on a conference call with reporters.

College Spotlight: Hoffman capitalizes at UCLA, eyes College Cup homecoming

Soccer By Ives 02 December @ 03:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Photo courtesy of Don Liebig/UCLA

By ADAM SERRANO

LOS ANGELES –- Chandler Hoffman is an opportunist.

His ability to get into the right place at the right time has helped him develop into one of the most feared attackers in college soccer, scoring 18 goals this season at UCLA.

Hoffman brace leads UCLA past Rutgers to book place in NCAA quarterfinals

Soccer By Ives 27 November @ 11:09 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

LOS ANGELES -- Chandler Hoffman can't stop scoring and thanks to the junior forward's incredible run of form, UCLA sits just one win away from the College Cup.

Hoffman tallied two goals, making his total 18 on the year, as UCLA defeated Rutgers, 3-0, at Drake Stadium in the NCAA Round of 16 on Sunday night.

MLS Cup: Carr overcomes injury history to give Dynamo attack another weapon

Soccer By Ives 20 November @ 01:28 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

CARSON, Calif. -- Long derided for being injury prone, Calen Carr is used to be written off, but for Carr, redemption could be only 90 minutes away.

Since returning to from a concussion suffered in preseason while he was with the Chicago Fire, Carr has earned a starting spot alongside Dynamo captain Brian Ching, with his fast paced play adding a cutting edge to the Dynamo attack.

Ultras host South Florida MLS Cup Final watch party at Mickey Byrnes...

Football-Soccer in Miami and Beyond 19 November @ 05:16 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The Ultras will host South Florida's MLS Cup Final watch party at Mickey Byrnes Irish Pub this Sunday! Be sure to show up early as there will be food and drink specials.Game time is 9 PM.
Prior to the game we are having a Playstation FIFA 12 Tournament! If you'd like to participate let us know so we can include you in the bracket.

MLS Cup Notes: Keane looks to cap big week, Davis rules out playing, and more

Soccer By Ives 18 November @ 07:17 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

Robbie Keane is looking is to cap off one of the best weeks of his career with a championship.

Keane led Ireland qualify for their first appearance at the European Championships on Tuesday with a convincing playoff victory over Estonia. Now, the Irish striker will look to cap off his impressive week with an MLS Cup title when his Los Angeles Galaxy take on the Houston Dynamo on Sunday.

MLS Cup: Cristman ready to step in for Barrett

Soccer By Ives 17 November @ 05:42 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By ADAM SERRANO

CARSON, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Galaxy may boast a star-studded lineup, but it's who is not going to be on the field that may prove the difference for the Galaxy come MLS Cup.

MLS Cup: Galaxy wary of Ching threat

Soccer By Ives 17 November @ 10:11 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By ADAM SERRANO

The Houston Dynamo may be without their MVP candidate, but the Los Angeles Galaxy are keenly aware that the Dynamo will still have another key weapon in their attack.

Dynamo captain Brian Ching has enjoyed a stellar season since battling back from injuries that limited him to just 20 regular season games.

Galaxy agree to local broadcast deal worth 55 million

Soccer By Ives 15 November @ 10:53 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By ADAM SERRANO

The Los Angeles Galaxy are turning their success on the playing field to success in the board room with a new local television deal.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the Galaxy signed a television deal with Time Warner Cable valued at 55 million over 10 years.

Feuerstein’s Fire #79

Major League Soccer Talk 07 November @ 06:59 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Here is the guest list for Feuerstein's Fire #79 Tuesday, November 8th 8PM EDT – 5PM PDT Guests: Chris Enger of the RSL Show Mike Kuhn of Down the ByLine KC blog Warren Jones Dynamo Supporter Adam Serrano LA correspondent ...
Visit http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com for the rest of the story.

Beckham shines as Galaxy eliminate Red Bulls to reach Western Conference Final

Soccer By Ives 04 November @ 12:03 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

CARSON, Calif. -- David Beckham has enjoyed his finest season in MLS and on Thursday in the Los Angeles Galaxy's most important game of the season, Beckham led his team to Conference Final.

Dealing with back spasms that nearly forced him out of the game in the first half, the Galaxy's midfielder sparked Los Angeles' rally as the Galaxy defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-1 advancing to the Western Conference Final against Real Salt Lake 3-1 on aggregate.

Galaxy look to use experience to advance past New York

Soccer By Ives 03 November @ 03:26 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

Throughout the last three years, the Los Angeles Galaxy have experience in dealing with the pressures of important games and in order to bypass the New York Red Bulls on Thursday (11pm EST, ESPN2), they will need all the cunning at their disposal.

Confident Galaxy prepared for New York challenge in quest for MLS Cup

Soccer By Ives 28 October @ 03:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By ADAM SERRANO

The Los Angeles Galaxy have succeeded in every goal that they've set out for themselves this season thus far. Supporters' Shield? Check. Advancing to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League? Check.

On Sunday against the New York Red Bulls, the Galaxy begin their assault on the last item of their list, an MLS Cup title.

Galaxy advance to CCL Quarterfinals with win over Motagua

Soccer By Ives 20 October @ 11:18 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras. –- The Galaxy booked their ticket to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Club Motagua on Thursday night in Honduras.

Juninho put the Galaxy ahead in the 29th minute with a dipping ball from distance that was too much for Motagua goalkeeper Kerpo De Leon.

Barrett scores as Galaxy finish season unbeaten at home

Soccer By Ives 16 October @ 10:03 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

CARSON, Calif. --Chad Barrett scored his seventh goal of the season as the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated Chivas USA in the SuperClasico in front of 27,000 at the Home Depot Center.

Barrett broke through in the 53rd minute of play when he headed in a cross from Adam Cristman into an empty net.

Berhalter retiring after 18-year career

Soccer By Ives 12 October @ 02:45 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By ADAM SERRANO

One of the more decorated American defenders of all-time is hanging up his boots.

Los Angeles Galaxy defender Gregg Berhalter announced his retirement on Wednesday, effective after the end of the 2011 season. Over the course of his 18-year professional career, Berhalter appeared in two World Cups for the United States while playing in professional leagues in England, Germany, Holland and the United States.

Keane may miss three to four weeks with injury

Soccer By Ives 10 October @ 04:20 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

Robbie Keane has picked up an injury that force him to miss one of the most important games in the Los Angeles Galaxy's season.

Ireland head coach Giovanni Trapattoni ruled Keane out for Ireland's vital EURO 2012 Qualifer against Armenia on Tuesday due to a adductor muscle injury that the forward picked up in a 2-0 victory over Andorra.

Copa Argentina: Lamadrid elimina a Nueva Chicago.

LA PELOTA NO DOBLA 05 October @ 10:07 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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06.10.2011 - Con goles de Nicolás Pizarro (´8) y Gastón Viqueira (´76), Lamadrid venció (2-1) a Nueva Chicago (Julio Serrano ´55) como local y pasó a los 32vos de final de la Copa Argentina.
La jornada de venía de empates y penales (Barracas Central sobre San Telmo e Italiano sobre Témperley).

Galaxy comes from behind to beat RSL, move closer to Supporters Shield

Soccer By Ives 02 October @ 02:17 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By ADAM SERRANO

CARSON, Calif.-- An own goal proved decisive as the Los Angeles Galaxy continued their pursuit of the Supporters Shield by overcoming their first halftime deficit of the season in a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake.

RSL was able to put the Galaxy on their heels in the 45th minute when Fabian Espindola opened the scoring, but a goal by Chad Barrett and an own goal by RSL's Nat Borchers gave the Galaxy the victory.

Locked in tight race, away points crucial for Galaxy in match against Alajuelense

Soccer By Ives 21 September @ 12:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By ADAM SERRANO

ALAJUELA, Costa Rica --The Los Angeles Galaxy find themselves locked in a three-team dog fight for the final two places atop the CONCACAF Champions League's Group A.

With Alajuelense, Morelia, and the Galaxy currently tied at six points apiece, the Galaxy's match in Costa Rica may prove decisive if the MLS club is to qualify for the knockout rounds.

Magee nets twice as Galaxy cruise to win

Soccer By Ives 18 September @ 01:25 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

CARSON, Calif.-- The Los Angeles Galaxy showed no ill effects from their midweek loss in the CONCACAF Champions League, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps in relatively easy fashion for the second time this season.

Mike Magee scored twice and Robbie Keane tallied the other adding an assist as the Galaxy were able to handle the Whitecaps, 3-0.

Miscues make Galaxy lead disappear as Morelia rallies for comeback win in CCL

Soccer By Ives 14 September @ 12:00 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

MORELIA, MEXICO – Three points were there for the taking, but errors in goal and by the officiating crew in the last ten minutes proved disastrous for the Los Angeles Galaxy, who fell 2-1 to Monarcas Morelia in their CONCACAF Champions League match.

Donovan scores as Galaxy defeat Rapids and clinch playoff berth

Soccer By Ives 10 September @ 12:01 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

The Los Angeles Galaxy were able to check off their first box in their "to-do" list for the 2011 MLS season on Saturday night with a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids.

Landon Donovan scored in the 36th minute as Los Angeles was able to clinch the league's first playoff berth.

Donovan only available for Costa Rica friendly, will miss Belgium trip

Soccer By Ives 01 September @ 01:01 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By ADAM SERRANO

CARSON, Calif. -- Landon Donovan will only be playing in the first of the U.S. national team's two upcoming friendlies.

According to an official with U.S. Soccer, Donovan will not be traveling with the rest of the national team for its match against Belgium in Brussels on Sept.

Klinsmann discusses some plans for USMNT future

Soccer By Ives 29 August @ 11:42 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIF. –Always his analytic yet positive self, Jurgen Klinsmann spoke to a group of reporters during a group interview in Los Angeles and outlined his plans for the U.S. National team.

Tristan Bowen Loaned To Belgium Second Division Club

WVHooligan 26 August @ 03:07 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Tristan Bowen has now been loaned out to a club in Belgium. (Getty Images)

It's likely been a wild year for Tristan Bowen. At one point he was the Major League Soccer's first academy player to sign a professional contract and up until this season he had shown a lot of promise. He had two goals and two assists in 10 starts, but more relevantly looked consistently dangerous and appeared to be a forward of the future.

NCAA Preview: Young and talented UCLA goes from upstarts to title contenders

Soccer By Ives 24 August @ 04:30 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Photo courtesy of UCLA Media Relations

By ADAM SERRANO

Last season, the UCLA Bruins were a young group hoping to surprise many, but in 2011, the Bruins won't be sneaking up on anybody.

UCLA exceeded expectations in 2010 advancing to the NCAA quarterfinals before falling to the Lousiville Cardinals, 5-4, in a thrilling match considered by many to be the most exciting game of the 2010 NCAA Tournament.

Keane scores in his debut as the Galaxy defeat the Earthquakes, 2-0.

Soccer By Ives 20 August @ 11:31 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

Robbie Keane scored in his debut for the LA Galaxy as the Galaxy defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 at the Home Depot Center.

The Ireland international got the start and went 72 minutes appearing dangerous throughout the match creating a number of chances at the San Jose goal.

Feuerstein’s Fire #70 & CONCACAF Champions League Round 2 Review Shows

Major League Soccer Talk 19 August @ 10:04 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Monday, August 22th 8PM EDT - 5PM PDT
Guests:Chris Enger of the RSL Show discusses Real Salt Lake
Mikey Buytus discusses Charleston Battery of the USL Pro League in the Playoffs
NASL Segment: Reviewing the Week of Games
Red Bulls Hour: Re-Capping the Road game At New England Revolution

2011-12 CONCACAF Champions League Group Stage Round 2 Review
Friday, August 26th 8PM EDT - 5PM PDT
Guests: Duane Rollins of the 24th minute Blog on Toronto
Patrick Quinn on Colorado
Adam Serrano of Soccer By Ives on Los Angeles
Dave Clark of Sounder By Heart on Seattle
Daniel Robertson of Big D Soccer on FC Dallas

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Keane unveiled by Galaxy, ready to deal with lofty expectations

Soccer By Ives 19 August @ 07:15 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

CARSON, Calif. –Irish eyes were smiling on Robbie Keane as he arrived in Los Angeles, but now the hard work begins for the new Los Angeles Galaxy forward.

Keane was officially unveiled by the Galaxy on Friday amid waiving Irish flags and a traditional Gaelic welcome, "Céad míle fáilte," or a 100,000 welcomes" from the Irish Consulate General.

FC Dallas tops Pumas to post first official MLS win in Mexico

Soccer By Ives 18 August @ 12:15 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

The hex for MLS clubs in Mexico has finally been broken.

Marvin Chavez scored in the 66th minute to give FC Dallas a 1-0 victory over Pumas UNAM in their Group C opener. With the win, Dallas become the first team from MLS to win in Mexico in the CONCACAF Champions League 24 tries south of the border.