Galaxy vs. DC United Preview

I’m giddy as a school girl! I leave for the match in about 3 hours. Since I live in podunk Virginia, it will be a bit of a drive to get to DC. I’ve even made a sign that may or may not be like the title of this post. If they let me bring it in, it will be across the field from the camera on the left-ish side, near the corner flag.

And here’s something I never had to deal with when I was an LA season ticket holder.

It’s actually pouring at my house right now, with thunderstorms expected throughout the area (including DC) and a flood watch. So I’ve got my rain poncho in hand and ziploc bags for my camera and cell phone.

Okay, okay, on to the (brief) preview.

DC United is sucking right now, by their own admission. Not only have they lost 4 of their last 5 games, but three of those losses were by either 2 or 3 goals.

United also played this past Tuesday against C.D. Marathon in Honduras (and lost) with a long flight home on Wednesday. Compare that to the Galaxy’s win over the Fire in Chicago, and a short flight to D.C. on Thursday. I think I’d rather be the Galaxy, even though they played more recently.

Also, expect Beckham and Lewis to be back in the line up, with some good subs in Birchall and Klein, who both had significant playing time on Wednesday. Eskandarian and Buddle are both still listed as doubtful — they didn’t make the trip to Chicago, so I doubt they will be in tonight’s lineup, or on the bench.

Check out the match on FSC at 4:30 Pacific. If it’s not raining I might be able to send a comment via phone during halftime.

Go Galaxy!!!

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