Comments on: Expansion Draft: Which Galaxy Players Would You Protect? http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html LA Galaxy Soccer Blog Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:02:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Laurie http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13814 Laurie Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:40:27 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13814 Unfortunately the rules state that you can leave only one Senior International unprotected. So it wasn't a choice between Tudela and Pavon, it was a choice between Pavon, Jazic, Xavier and Beckham. I would have left Pavon unprotected. The Galaxy chose Xavier. (But I also would have protected Tudela.) Unfortunately the rules state that you can leave only one Senior International unprotected. So it wasn’t a choice between Tudela and Pavon, it was a choice between Pavon, Jazic, Xavier and Beckham. I would have left Pavon unprotected. The Galaxy chose Xavier. (But I also would have protected Tudela.)

]]> By: neville http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13813 neville Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:12:26 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13813 I am puzzled about Coarlos Pavon been protced; the Galaxy may lose Josh Tudela. Did we all see pavon this year? he is much too slow, he can not dilever; he is a huge disappointment. Unfortunately, we of to let go of the past; Pavon will not be any younger next season. With the exception of Beck and Landon in midfield, Josh is one of the best midfilders on the Galaxy team. I would procted him over Chris Klein, Chris has big problem with his first touch and he has zero skills as a midfelder. To build a great soccer team one can not keeping on trading old for old and mideocre players for a starting eleven while having young talented players on the bench. Getting: Pavon, Xavier and chris Klein, Kelly Gray and Kyle Martino to replace Marshall, Ugo Ihemelu, Joeseph Ngwenya, Robie Findley, and Herculez gomez was a huge mistake by the Galaxy. I am puzzled about Coarlos Pavon been protced; the Galaxy may lose Josh Tudela. Did we all see pavon this year? he is much too slow, he can not dilever; he is a huge disappointment. Unfortunately, we of to let go of the past; Pavon will not be any younger next season. With the exception of Beck and Landon in midfield, Josh is one of the best midfilders on the Galaxy team. I would procted him over Chris Klein, Chris has big problem with his first touch and he has zero skills as a midfelder. To build a great soccer team one can not keeping on trading old for old and mideocre players for a starting eleven while having young talented players on the bench. Getting: Pavon, Xavier and chris Klein, Kelly Gray and Kyle Martino to replace Marshall, Ugo Ihemelu, Joeseph Ngwenya, Robie Findley, and Herculez gomez was a huge mistake by the Galaxy.

]]> By: Laurie http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13788 Laurie Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:39:33 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13788 Alexi and Ruud and Cobi apparently agree with you, Neville. The Galaxy protected him, along with all defenders but Kyle Veris and Abel Xavier. Alexi and Ruud and Cobi apparently agree with you, Neville. The Galaxy protected him, along with all defenders but Kyle Veris and Abel Xavier.

]]> By: neville http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13787 neville Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:34:19 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13787 In responding to the views of the above protected lists, I can not belive Troy Roberts was not protected. By far Troy is one of the best player on the Galaxy team; he can play any where in back field. Please let me know which other defender on the Galaxy team can. Thanks, Neville In responding to the views of the above protected lists, I can not belive Troy Roberts was not protected. By far Troy is one of the best player on the Galaxy team; he can play any where in back field. Please let me know which other defender on the Galaxy team can.

Thanks, Neville

]]> By: David http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13648 David Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:33:03 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13648 I'd go with Ronny's list, but swap Gray for Harden. Not that Harden is so great, but I don't think we can afford to give up a defender. We have more depth in midfield. I think Albright, Klein, Beckham, Jazic, Harmse, and Xavier are no brainers, either becuase of skill or because who in their right mind would want to protect Pavon! You have to protect Donovan. Even if he might leave (which seems unlikley to me), why would you give up that trading chip? It makes no sense to lose him for nothing in expansion, when you can trade him for two players otherwise. Our front line has left a lot to be desired. Glinton has been a pretty reliable sub, so I probably wouldn't want to give him up. I think Buddle has been tremendous, personally, but he is older and I am less inclined to protect him. Randolph was a stunningly great surprise last season (Grahame Jones of the LA Times called him a "revelation.") Again, with so little depth in the back I would absolutely protect him. I view Cannon like Donovan. He is a great player. Nevertheless, I would consider trading him, but not losing him to expansion. Besides, if we are going to keep Landy and Becks, we need to trade for another DP spot and Cannon is a juicy enough prize to get us such a trade. I’d go with Ronny’s list, but swap Gray for Harden. Not that Harden is so great, but I don’t think we can afford to give up a defender. We have more depth in midfield.

I think Albright, Klein, Beckham, Jazic, Harmse, and Xavier are no brainers, either becuase of skill or because who in their right mind would want to protect Pavon!

You have to protect Donovan. Even if he might leave (which seems unlikley to me), why would you give up that trading chip? It makes no sense to lose him for nothing in expansion, when you can trade him for two players otherwise.

Our front line has left a lot to be desired. Glinton has been a pretty reliable sub, so I probably wouldn’t want to give him up. I think Buddle has been tremendous, personally, but he is older and I am less inclined to protect him.

Randolph was a stunningly great surprise last season (Grahame Jones of the LA Times called him a “revelation.”) Again, with so little depth in the back I would absolutely protect him.

I view Cannon like Donovan. He is a great player. Nevertheless, I would consider trading him, but not losing him to expansion. Besides, if we are going to keep Landy and Becks, we need to trade for another DP spot and Cannon is a juicy enough prize to get us such a trade.

]]> By: Laurie http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13221 Laurie Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:56:54 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13221 <em> Well first of all it'll be all 13 teams instead of 12.</em> Sam = Smartass. But we knew that already, right? ;-) Well first of all it’ll be all 13 teams instead of 12.

Sam = Smartass. But we knew that already, right? ;-)

]]> By: George http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13220 George Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:05:28 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13220 How about keeping Buddle? He's got 5 goals this season, and is second on the team in goals to Donovan (who only scored 3 goals that weren't PK's). I think he's a pretty good shooter and goal-scorer, and he's really shown himself in these recent friendlies (he got 4 goals). I think his injuries hurt him a lot this season, but he's great when he's healthy. You can watch the nice goal he just got against Minnesota on the Galaxy website (look for the link in the middle that says "Beckham to Buddle"): http://la.galaxy.mlsnet.com/t106/ How about keeping Buddle? He’s got 5 goals this season, and is second on the team in goals to Donovan (who only scored 3 goals that weren’t PK’s). I think he’s a pretty good shooter and goal-scorer, and he’s really shown himself in these recent friendlies (he got 4 goals). I think his injuries hurt him a lot this season, but he’s great when he’s healthy.

You can watch the nice goal he just got against Minnesota on the Galaxy website (look for the link in the middle that says “Beckham to Buddle”):
http://la.galaxy.mlsnet.com/t106/

]]> By: Ronny http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13215 Ronny Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:24:51 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13215 These Squad healthy and with Chemistry can do some real Damage out there, with the right guidance....! Look out MLS! Chris Albright David Beckham Joe Cannon Landon Donovan Gavin Glinton Kelly Gray Kevin Harmse SYI Ante Jazic S-I Chris Klein Mike Randolph DEV Abel Xavier S-I These Squad healthy and with Chemistry can do some real Damage out there, with the right guidance….! Look out MLS!

Chris Albright
David Beckham
Joe Cannon
Landon Donovan
Gavin Glinton
Kelly Gray
Kevin Harmse SYI
Ante Jazic S-I
Chris Klein
Mike Randolph DEV
Abel Xavier S-I

]]> By: Diane http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13211 Diane Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:11:03 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13211 That's an awful lot your DP is exempt from. Is it too late to say that I don't believe in the position? I wasn't here to vote last year :( ... and now look at how confusing things are! I'm still waiting for someone to tell me how a match can have penalty kicks without overtimes or need either if its casual enough for the teams to be lending each other players for the night (ok one player, still...). It's not that easy being an offsidelagalaxy fan you know , Laurie. That’s an awful lot your DP is exempt from. Is it too late to say that I don’t believe in the position? I wasn’t here to vote last year :( … and now look at how confusing things are!

I’m still waiting for someone to tell me how a match can have penalty kicks without overtimes or need either if its casual enough for the teams to be lending each other players for the night (ok one player, still…).

It’s not that easy being an offsidelagalaxy fan you know , Laurie.

]]> By: Laurie http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13210 Laurie Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:50:54 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-which-galaxy-players-would-you-protect.html#comment-13210 Diane, SYI is Youth International -- either under 24 or 25 years old. I don't know what the S stands for. (I was going to say "Senior," but that would be oxymoronic, wouldn't it?) And an S-I is over 25 and not from the US. (Beckham -- England, Xavier -- Portugal(?), Pavon-- Honduras, Jazic -- Canada.) Although Beckham isn't designated as an S-I, so maybe designated players don't count against your quota? Diane, SYI is Youth International — either under 24 or 25 years old. I don’t know what the S stands for. (I was going to say “Senior,” but that would be oxymoronic, wouldn’t it?) And an S-I is over 25 and not from the US. (Beckham — England, Xavier — Portugal(?), Pavon– Honduras, Jazic — Canada.) Although Beckham isn’t designated as an S-I, so maybe designated players don’t count against your quota?

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