Comments on: I’ve got five words: LA Galaxy vs. Columbus Crew post-game analysis

By: Laurie

Laurie — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:45:44 +0000

Off topic, but c’mon, Galaxy fans. There has to be SOMEBODY out there who wants a Vagenas Galaxy jersey from 2007! The “0″ under “number of bids” is causing me pain in my maternal area!!!

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By: David

David — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:59:15 +0000

It seems like Arena is hesitant to play klein. I’m sure there is a reason, but I don’t get it.

By: Colin

Colin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:58:53 +0000

I agree completely with your analysis, but it’s hard to fault Arena for his decision making, especially since we’re only privy to about 20% of the information…

I was excited to see Bryan Jordan get the start, but what I’m starting to notice from him is a complete lack of skill. He’s fast, sure, but that doesn’t translate to anything if you can’t keep hold of the ball and make a good pass. His attempted “nutmeg” in the 2nd half was comical. I’d rather see Tristan Bowen getting those minutes than Jordan, if Bryan is just going to waste them and not get anything going…

I was also a little perplexed about the Franklin playing mid decision. I think the obvious choice is Klein, but in the off chance that something was up with him, why not put Delagarza in that spot and keep Franklin in the back? Franklin is just now getting used to playing 90+ and now you’re putting him in an unfamiliar role? Odd.

Is Alecko done? Like, not even for the season, but DONE DONE? Talk about a terrible way to end your career (especially after the way he was playing with LA)… Sad.

By: dana

dana — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:41:49 +0000

Wow! What was that? One big mess. I agree, Nathan and Ralph, Bruce Arena’s decision making just doesn’t make sense. I wish he’d let us in on what he’s thinking.

By: jen

jen — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:45:06 +0000

Here here! On all accounts.

Kirovski in the midfield is like watching a man stuck in his own private roundabout.

I think we’ll see Arena settle down and stick with “the usual” in the upcoming games. The only newbie who I can see playing significantly in the next several games is Birchall. And that’s good because it looks like Migs is out for a while now.

Franklin needs to come out and Klein put in if a right half spot is available.

Eddie Lewis subbed out by Klein needs to be the left half position.

Becks in the center, of course.

I like having LD at outside half with Buddle and perhaps Magee up top.

Keep the back four the same as they’ve always been with the exception of AJ’s recent absence due to injury.

By: ralphyboy

ralphyboy — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:36:56 +0000

NJ, I dont always agree with you but your pretty much spot on this week. No tinkering, what happened to the line we saw while Becks was gone? Add buddle and franklin, we should be fine. Put franklin in back and AJ in front of him if they both have to be on the field. Put Klein in! I like jordans speed and tenacity but its best effective at the end of the game when teams are tired physically and mentally…shame on you bruce, this was your loss.