Comments on: Galaxy v. Rapids, Pre-Game Look

By: Diane

Diane — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:10:44 +0000

Ruud…altitude…refs…what if the players just aren’t good enough? Do you think the current group has the potential to improve enough quickly enough? And on the subject of quickly, you can’t teach speed so even if coach is a genius that’s not going to improve. I’m not being cruel, just asking opinions.

By: CACuzcatlan

CACuzcatlan — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:12:17 +0000

Just to make it clear, Melissa enjoyed the loss without talking crap. The team on the field did enough of that.

I’m starting to suspect that Ruud Gullit’s idea of “sexy football” is making other teams look good when they play the Galaxy. And now there is news that Ruiz may actually be hurt, not just exaggerating a dive. We need some rookies to step up big time.

By: charlesj27

charlesj27 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:49:50 +0000

Some way to start of our season. It was depressing and nauseating to watch this game. Wow – we got schooled BAD! By the way, Sideline Views Blog have already posted the Post-Game Presser Audio. Check it out. I don’t know Ruud and David can maintain that cool composure. I was closing my eyes and cursing at many points in this game. I’m sorry to say this guys & gals… but, we just will not be able to win any games if other MLS teams are able to frustrate our players like this. Bad calls are ALWAYS going to be there. In my mind, our LA Galaxy team seriously needs more DEPTH, VIGOR, RELENTLESSNESS, and CREATIVITY in Midfield… namely, our LA Galaxy needs these four KEY POSITIONAL PLAYERS:
Center-Attacking Midfielder
Left-Midfield Winger
Left- & Right- WingBack Defenfers
I’ll probably getan earful for this… but, these are the players (in my opinion) that our LA Galaxy needs to let go off and remove from the roster:
Pete Vagenas
Alan Gordon
Edson Buddle
Steve Cronin
I’m, sorry to say this LA Galaxy fans… but, we need more skillful, in-depth, aggressive, pacy players from soccer countries like Argentina, or Brazil, or Colombia, or Ecuador. The other teams in MLS are at a different level now – a higher level than last year. David, Landon, Carlos combo is NOT going to win us the necessary amount of games as many people think. I believe that our LA Galaxy (Ruud, Cobi, Paul, LA Galaxy management) have some hard and necessary decisions to make. And, they better make it very quickly. Otherwise, it’s just going to be a repeat of last year. The big gamble that Ruud was trying to take back-fired most vividly. Our LA Galaxy just does NOT have the skill, depth, training, pace, understanding to play a 4 – 3 – 3 formation. For that matter, in my mind, neither do Houston Dynamo nor DC United. There are only a few teams in the world that can effectively & correctly pull off a 4 – 3 – 3 formation for a full 90 minutes. Teams like Real Madrid or AC Milan or Werder Bremen – Bayern Munich hybrid. If soem changes don’t happen soon – we are in for more losses and disappointments.

By: charlesj27

charlesj27 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:30:31 +0000

What a painful, nauseating game to watch. I bet practically all of the LA Galaxy bashers are rejoicing and revelling in the moment. We lost BIG! And, if you guys get a chance… On Sideline Views Blog, the post-game presser audio has been posted. I am amazed that Ruud and David can sound calm and composed after this game. But, David did mention that he or his team-mates could get fined for further bad-mouthing the referree’s calls. I agree w/ Ruud and David’s assessment. Our LA Galaxy team LOST the composure and resolve after the penalty kick ordeal. This is the difference between losing small and losing “god awful poorly”. I think our LA Galaxy has GOOD, TEAM-ORIENTED, STRIVING, ASPIRING soccer players. It didn’t seem like it tonight. But, I strongly believe that for the “most part” – we do have a good foundation. But, we CLEARLY lack KEY POSITIONAL players in our team. In my mind, without acquiring some very needed KEY, POSITIONAL players… we will ONLY have a repeat of last year! It was a huge gamble by Coach Ruud and LA Galaxy management to think that LA Galaxy would climb back in standing with just David, Ruiz, and Landon. Sorry, guys & gals… as you’ve all heard the saying before… “It was FAIRY TALE WISHFUL THINKING”. In my opinion, our LA Galaxy team does NOT have the skill & depth & experience to play 4 – 3 – 3 formation. To play 4 – 3 – 3, it takes a very fit, composed, trained, experienced, endurance-oriented team. I don’t believe even Houston Dynamo nor DC United can pull off a true 4 – 3 – 3. It takes the likes of Real Madrid, or AC Milan, or Werder Bremen – Bayern Munchen hybrid to pull off this formation. Ruud has the talent and the will… but, our LA Galaxy does not have the players. At present, I believe our best (in terms of reliable & reporoducible) formation is a 4 – 5 – 1. There is a LOT that Ruud, Cobi, David, Landon, and LA Galaxy management should take away from today’s game. I’m sorry to say this folks – BUT, we really do need another four (4) more KEY POSITIONAL PLAYERS from South America (Argentina or Brazil or Colombia or Ecuador). We need a very good, relentless Attacking Central Mid; a crafty, accurate, evasive Left-Mid; and, a Left- and Right- Defensive Wing Backs. If we have these positional players, our LA Galaxy will be the third or fourth top team in the 2008 MLS conference with absolutely no problems.

There will be people (I’m sure) who’ll disagree and challenge me on this – but, in my mind (from all that I have assessed), our LA Galaxy team needs to seriously let go of the following players:
Pete Vagenas (Ctr. Mid)
Alan Gordon (Fwd-Mid)
Ante Jazic (Left-Def)
Edson Buddle (Fwd)
Instead of these above four, input into our LA Galaxy the four KEY, POSITIONAL players that I had mentioned… and, you will see a MUCH DIFFERENT LA Galaxy team.

It’s time to make the hard choices that need to be made – and, have only one accesptable vision and creed… “Whatever it takes to WIN games”.

Honestly, everyone – I know the next four games for our LA Galaxy are home games – so, in essence we should have that advantage… but, at present… it is just too damn easy for other MLS teams to frustrate our young + our old (age-wise) LA Galaxy players. Believe me, it’ll be too damn easy for Nick Garcia (SJ Earthquakes) to push our LA Galaxy’s buttons… and, I haven’t even mentioned all the agitators from Chivas USA, yet!!!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:30:47 +0000

Melissa was there and she seemed to enjoy our loss

…but I was hoping you weren’t THAT BAD. Anyhoo, see ya Thursday. I’m supposed ot call around at bars in SF.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:28:08 +0000

Uh – there is no need for me to smack talk after watching that game. All I gotta say is, if the expansion team schools yer ass on Thursday…

Oh and Cronin, I had such high hopes for him. That was awful. Finally his chance to shine and thats what happens? Ruh Row.

By: CACuzcatlan

CACuzcatlan — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:22:22 +0000

I really hope Chivas loses tomorrow. I watched the Galaxy game at Kezar Pub in SF today. Melissa was there and she seemed to enjoy our loss.

That game was painful to watch. I think it’ll take us a month to get into preseason form. Our best hope is to make a good run in the second half of the season and sneak into the playoffs.

By: ROBERT

ROBERT — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:04:47 +0000

Cronin…..Deer in the headlights
Defence…..Lost
Alexi…..Fired
Quote from my wife ” YOU SPENT HOW MUCH ON SEASON TICKETS”
Me ….. Doghouse
I THINK I’M GOING TO THE HD ALONE

By: jen

jen — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:55:42 +0000

Agreed, that was gawd awful. I’m resisting the razors because I’ve got them in my throat (the sickness continues). But oh wow. I’ll have more to say tomorrow.

By: Ian

Ian — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:51:56 +0000

4 shots on target … three goals. That’s got to sting. Cannon will be sorely missed this season in goal.