Comments on: Galaxy vs. Red Bulls Live Blog

By: Lee

Lee — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:32:04 +0000

On the TV the first handball was clear and practically
on the goal line. It had to be called. The second one
could have been the ball playing the hand. Gonzalez
missed the header and the ball hit his arm which was
spread out because he jumped. I’ve seen that one called
both ways but since Ricketts saved it I’ll say the soccer
gods spoke and it shouldn’t have been a hand ball.

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:38:32 +0000

The handball calls both looked clear to us, one dangerously close to the line, so those calls probably weren’t harsh (if you like the handball rules). Other calls were poor but not with quite the same potential impact.

By: Colin

Colin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Dave, I noticed that too. I doubt if they did it out of spite, but probably more like “you want the ball? prove it.” Becks wasn’t the sharpest tack on the wall last night either, so it was probably for the best.”

By: DAVE

DAVE — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:56:28 +0000

Great game with 3 fantasic goals. The best part was how the boys didn’t give Beckham the ball. He barely got a touch in the second half. Oh yeah all is forgotten..HA

By: Glen

Glen — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:11:21 +0000

has crazy is it that we actually have some quality players on the bench, how fast things change from a season ago.

By: Steve-O

Steve-O — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:34:18 +0000

Can you believe we’re in 3rd place now?!?!? Ha ha ha! I luv it! I’ll take Becks or whoever the heck anyday, as long as they help get us back in the mix. This starting lineup and bench has me smiling.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:44:39 +0000

Also, Ricketts impresses me more every time I see him. He’s rock steady — like a taller Kasey Keller. I think so much of the difference this year is that the defense can play with confidence that their goalkeeper will be where he’s supposed to be and send the ball where it needs to go. Love ya, Steve Cronin, but night and day.

By: Glen

Glen — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:13:46 +0000

Great win on the road and a much needed 3 points. 3rd in the west and 3rd o/a in the league in points. I like it. I missed the 2nd half so I have to dig it up ’cause I want to see how the team looked and also Birchall coming on.

Almost forgot was that truly a hand ball (twice) by Gonzalez or was the ref continuing his crappy calls in favor of the Red Bulls? These ref’s are just plain crap.

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:05:26 +0000

We went to the game and a great time was had by all. Since I only see the Galaxy a couple of times a year and in the same setting, changes are obvious and they were all good tonight. Nice atmosphere too — the crowd but not the air.

I’m sure everyone who can attend matches in LA has seen it all, but, obviously so much good stuff goes on offscreen that us tubeviewers miss. Generally, there were a lot of nice hook-ups, some bits of tricky passing, good moving the ball around, nice anticipation, the goals were well televised I’m sure, and, obviously, the defense was more solid than I’d seen it before — from front to back actually.

I still love Chris Klein <3 <3 <3. Eskandarian seems like he might be a potential understudy for nicest guy in MLS and that was a gorgeous goal. They were all as good as they looked. And Ricketts was as impressive as I hoped he would be.

It was too hot and swampy, and the turf too punishing, for anyone to be faking being friendly or collegiate. Beckham and Donovan did well together and with the rest of the team, they both hustled, and Donovan’s right they do see the game the same way. I know people are angry, but as long as they’re on the same team, it would be a great thing for any fan to be able to watch those guys play together the way they are again looking like they can.

Finally, Jen, of COURSE Beckham’s short sleeves were a momentous occasion and theories abound: 1) no more OCD or enough therapy so that he can at least give up the cuffs for MLS summers 2) there was a locker room prank similar to short-sheeting only with sleeves 3) the equipment staff didn’t believe he was coming back and skipped the long-sleeved shirt order for this season 4) no one can have longer sleeves than the captain from now on .

Hang ON, I almost forgot! Both Becks AND Donovan remained shirtless, along with several of the other guys, for the post game amenities and interviews. We thought the kickettes would point to this new policy as the obvious remedy to any past or future disharmony amongst the players. Fair enough.

By: David

David — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:01:40 +0000

Lucky break or finally a good team? I hope the latter.