Galaxy vs. Chivas (and BRUCE ARENA?!?!?)

what's happened to Dominguez, anyone know why he's not playing?

Cronin actually had one of his better games.

I feel that this was a game that we should have easily, definitely won. Chivas USA had a lot more critical players injured and not playing. And, we still couldn't walk away with a win! Landon totally disappointed me today as a forward; but, thrilled & satisfied as an attacking midfielder and play-maker. The more I watch and study him, the more I'm convinced he is really, really afraid of getting injured - which is why he never challenges hard. We should have walked away with 3 points. I am so sick of the lack of strength & competitive aggressiveness in mainly three elder players of our team: Greg Vanney, Pete Vagenas, and Carlos Ruiz. I sincerely hope that someone, somewhere has the friggin' balls to kick these losers out of the team for good. I am so upset! So disappointed! So angry! I'm glad I don't have rackets or bats at my home - because I would have plunged through my TV after watching this game! Such wishy-washy sub-standard soccer. It's not a problem with David, Edson, Landon, Chris, Sean, Ante, Mikey, Alvaro, or (may be, at some moments) even Alan... It's the dead, fossil-like movements from Greg, the stupidity & mickey-mouse passes and plays from Pete, and the upsetting, clueless, hap-hazard positioning by Carlos. Lawd, it stinks to no end!!!

I'm off to watch swimming. Nite everyone. I hope we win the next one.

That Harris trip was just atrocious and it wasn't like it was the first time this match he'd done something so recklessly.

It's true that there are some pretty laissez faire refs in MLS. Part of the problem is USSF and FIFA conflicts. From what I've heard MLS is supposed to draw on FIFA intl grade refs, but often they are short so they draw from the USSF national grades and that doesn't always help. The emphasis has traditionally been use the voice then the cards but in superclassicos judicious card use can work quickly where the voice is too slow. Part of the problem was the fourth official after the whistle is gathering up gear instead of watching the heated bench. SO when Preki comes out like a bull charging Galaxy players, that 4th official isn't there and the center is busy shaking hands with players on the pitch. Alex is a decent FIFA ref but I think when you have a superclassico like this, with both teams trying to break losing streaks, it's not a good idea to leave the cards in the pocket. Hence the inevitable escalation. But I know from FIFA refs complaints to USSF that often when one reads a match, one gets crap from either FIFA or USSF/MLS. But I agree, more higher quality officials are needed. That takes time. One thing they could do is raise the age ceiling of 38 yoa and they'd have a pool of quality retired intl FIFa refs to draw from.

NathanHJ, the MLS doesn't have the backbone/balls to do what they need to do with Harris. Harris has the most fouls in the MLS yet they do nothing about his play

half of the chivas team deserved cards

MLS seriously needs some quality ref's, horrible officiating

"Giving away that second goal was emblamatic of the entire season so far."

It has been emblematic for several years now. These difficult years will make the good years all that better when they get here.

Come on Ref, card Preki. That's bullshit.

At least its a draw, but damn. I wanted a win for Cobi.

I agree with you Nathan. We're not done yet but it's
getting real late, real quick. Still the effort was
good.

Harris should have been carded. Totally reckless and excessive force trip.

This should have been a win

Whoa. Preki and Vagenas.

OMG I hit rewind and forgot to hit the live button, so I was behind... nice Gordo!

WHEW! Pulled out a point.

I guess we all need to get off our negative boxes just a
bit, guys. Nice header by Alan.

GORDO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wwwwhhhhhaaaattttt? YES!!!!

I agree with you Robert.

I guess we still haven't hit rock bottom. sigh.

4 minutes added on, come on! come on!

I can't beleive we are losing to these guys

That was the chance by Randolf.

awful lotta gridironish stuff there in the area...

this sucks big time

That was a really bad ball by Landon. It's looking grim.

Anyone know whatever happened to Dominguez?

Come on, come on, we've GOT to score.... 86th already... auuuuugh

Por Favor!

Sean Franklin! So close, cheri!!

Sean''s from my alma mater.

Totally disturbing

Paul Bravo and Bruce Arena look alike. Kind of a Mini-Me situation. Does anybody else find this disturbing?

Thanks ref... whew

I thought "Nurse" was pronounced "Noor-say"

Yep, jen.

Yep, it's only 9:36 here.

I have to think that any decision about coach selection in Arena's favor is pure Rich-Tim mindset. It's always about the rich guy's comfort, cloaked in "it's good for football" as the cover. It drives me crazy.

*yawn* 12:30 my time. Are the rest of you guys on the west coast?

I hope that this possible loss doesn't push the G's to hire the master of anti-sexy futbol....Arena....but it might make them even more desperate, So, who knows?

I'm feeling all cynical and grumpy again. I hate feeling this way about their play. Grrrr.

Amen nathan!

Becks too far!

I'm with you Nathan on that foul on Becks... come on Alex, be consistent. It's a superclassico afterall.

AR far side was screened, so he didn't see it any better. Sometimes that happens.

ARRRGGGGGHHHHH! The curse continues.

SH%T, SH*T,SH@T COME ON GUYZZZZ

nvm

When both players are pushing but one "falls down" on his own inertia a yellow isn't warranted. OTOH Alex is maybe trying to keep Becks cool, but why he'd use his voice for the Chivo dude on Lando but not Becks... I couldn't guess. I wouldn't have done it that way.

It looked off sides 2 me

NOOOO!!! Where TF was our DEFENSE!!!!!!!

I think it was for dissent.

Okay, Alex.... that was a questionable card but for Law 5

CRAP card.

shut up and show the @*#&ing game

It was offside. Ditto on the wifey info.

My husband is cracking me up with his commentary. About the hot and bothered wife? "Dude, please don't share that!"

Thanks Lee, wasn't sure if I missed a sub or something.

Thanx ref... use the voice, give the warning, next time it's a card.

Can you say card

I at least want to see that shot on goal. I don't get it. How can you be a left-footed midfielder and not at least get that on goal?

That goal was on Klein, Jack. Vanney was on the far
side.

COBI IS LOOKIN GOOOD IN THAT HEAD COACH (for the time being) OUTFIT ;D....OK BAK TO THE GAME

We started out so well today. Now we've just let down.

Geeeeeeeeez

Dang, Ely missed

Sean got bagged. I got back to the toob late. Where's Vanney? Too old too slow

!!@#$!!!!!! Allen!!!

Gaaaahhh!!!!

Nathan, jinx you owe me a Coke.

There it is. It was just a matter of time the way they came out this half.

@#$%!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just shut up and show the f-ing game

Good point, Nathan. But man, something's gotten into
him tonight.

Okay, Cronin is my newest BFF today.

Cronin!! Again!!

Jen, you're right. This post-Xgames grass sucks.

Well, one isn't going to win this one. We need another,
preferably early, or maybe I'm just getting greedy.

Nathan, that'd be Napoleon Dynamite. Hilarious film.

Jen, darn I missed you to gymnasticos... basically the offense can take care of itself provided they get the directive to play attacking football. but Arena's style is to dictate how the side plays, not let players do their jobs. (even Cobi knows that and said as much in years gone by). When you have a coach who's too much "on the field" like that, your attack isn't going to happen. The USMNT had attacking players who got very frustrated under Arena because he kept ordering them back to play defensive midfield.

I'm off to watch gymnastics during halftime.

Whoa, HUGE for Cronin.

So we need to unload Ruiz to sign Lewis.

Good save by Cronin.

Would you believe I actually feel sorry for Carlos Ruiz? I would have loved to see him get a chance for us. And I've been really impressed with his lack of flopping when he's played this year.

6'2" 183lbs

Jazic's having a pretty good game tonight. This is good to see.

Nurse is HUGE! I need to look up his stats . . .

Our boys are fighting for the 50-50s tonight. This is good to see again.

That's an interesting point. But do you think our offense can sort of take care of itself? Sort of coach themselves in a way?

Um, Arena's strength as a coach is in defense. He's responsible for the USMNT choking in two world cups by playing defensively with ZERO notion of attack.

While that might help our back four and Stevie-boy, that's not going to get us to the playoffs.

I would have used the inside of my foot on that shot. But of course, I wouldn't have been able to trail that ball, so it's a moot point. :)

That should have been #2. Edson rushed it.

Lee, that was Jen, but I'll reiterate it.

AARRGGHHH!!!!! Encore.

Allen's work rate is pretty good but as Laurie said
above, his positioning isn't.

Me too, Laurie. I was thinking the same thing. He is on every stinking play that comes within 15 yards of him.

I love Sean Franklin. The end.

I'd really like to see Randolf on the left. Ely Allen is fairly absent over there right now.