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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
