http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com LA Galaxy Soccer Blog Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:32:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en According to Yanks Abroad, Landon Donovan's agent has refused to deny rumors that Landon's looking to go to the EPL, possibly this summer. Donovan was recently quoted by the English media giant as saying, "The older I get and the more I play, the more I'm yearning for that highest level ... http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/donovan-to-the-epl-this-season-say-it-aint-so-landon.html The official Galaxy blog is listing this lineup: --------------Buddle-----Ruiz--------------- Donovan-----------------------------Beckham -------------Vagenas-----Pires-------------- Jazic------Vanney---------Roberts--------Klein -------------------Cronin--------------------- Subs: Wicks, Dominguez, Franchino, Randolph, Tudela, Allen and Gordon. We all knew Ruiz was going to start, right? And the new boy, Dominguez, is on the bench. I'm thinking this back line looks...old? (Except for Troy Roberts, of course.) I'd ... http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/la-galaxy-rbny-leave-comments-if-youre-watching.html Several places are reporting that Red Bulls might be looking to replace the newly-European Jozy Alitidore with another striker. And that other striker might be...Carlos Ruiz? From Soccer by Ives: The Red Bulls are considering acquiring Guatamalan forward Carlos Ruiz from the Los Angeles Galaxy, sources within MLS have told SBI. ... http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/might-ruiz-be-headed-to-new-york.html Sigh. We all knew this was coming, right? I've been expecting this day with about the same emotions I felt when I was getting ready to get my wisdom teeth out. It had to be done, it was going to hurt, and I'd probably feel better once I recovered. According ... http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/abel-xavier-heads-out-the-door.html Commissioner Garber just named Edson to the All-Star team.  He also selected Dwayne DeRosario as the other of his two picks.  Congrats Edson!!  Keep up the scoring streak -- we need it! http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/buddle-named-to-mls-all-star-game.html It's late for me, being in Virginia and all, and I manage to stay awake and alert and end up watching 13 minutes of WNBA.  Blech! But here we are now with the pre-game show.  If you are watching, please chime in. Looks like Franklin and Xavier are out.  Yikes!  I hope ... http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/chivas-v-galaxy-are-you-watching.html The season is half finished, and the blog "Climbing the Ladder" has compiled first-half stats, team by team. Guess which team earns the following paragraph: Definitely one of the most exciting teams in MLS history, and not just because of the star power, the famous coach, and the many player rumors. The ... http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/guess-which-team-hes-talking-about.html It's transfer time, and our defense is a sieve. So what's standing in the way of our purchasing some really good defenders? Two things: Money, and roster spots. In short, we can't purchase any players until we get rid of a non-developmental player and his salary ... http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/la-galaxy-transfer-rumors-and-what-would-have-to-happen-first.html It's halftime. We're down by two. Both goals a result of Abel Xavier getting beat. I've heard some transfer rumors that would bring in defenders. I like Xavier on a personal level, but I really, really hope those rumors are true. (If you're watching the game, leave comments.) http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/halftime-ne-revs-2-0-galaxy-or-damn-xavier-sucks.html Hey, it's Jen again, popping in from vacationland (in Maine visiting family).  I just had to add these two photos I just received.  I would be derelict in my duty if I did not post these: http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/beckhamwatch/they-saved-the-best-for-last.html