Comments on: LA Galaxy Transfer Rumors, and What Would Have to Happen First

By: SicSemprTyranis

SicSemprTyranis — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:18:43 +0000

Xavier is an absolute waste of space. Jazic is not much better. The whole backline makes me want to throw up in my mouth. I would love to see the Galaxy actually have someone back there who has a decent touch and just doesn’t send the ball up on needless give-aways to clear the zone….

By: Colin

Colin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:10:38 +0000

roberts is only making $33,000, while xavier is making $156,000, and jazic $120,000. if the galaxy are looking to open up some room, why would you want to get rid of roberts, who makes peanuts compared to those two?

By: Lee

Lee — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:03:58 +0000

Just looking at who’s playing and who isn’t, I’d
say Vanney or Roberts. Ruiz is pretty good trade
bait so I doubt they’ll just release him.

By: Colin

Colin — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:38:15 +0000

Great pick-up for the Galaxy… I bet we’ll be seeing Ruiz, Jazic, or Xavier heading out the door pretty soon.

By: David

David — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:41:57 +0000

So how do you think they use him? Put him left back and move Mikey up to midfield?

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:38:43 +0000

I see they finally officially announced Dominguez on their web site. But who is the senior roster spot they need to clear to make room for him???

By: Jon E

Jon E — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:03:34 +0000

I’m still mad at Lalas (or Bravo or whoever actually handled the deal) for the way that Albright got dumped, but I don’t think sentimental considerations should determine what the Galaxy does with Vagenas. We need lots of help in the back (and the midfield), and that means we need the cap space to get it.

If Gullit thinks Vagenas can contribute as a back-up or is doing something vital in the locker room, then fine. But if not–and I suspect it’s a not–then he should be traded or waived.

Given that the Galaxy is actually making a fair chunk of money these days, if they do waive Vagenas the team should definitely offer him a cushy off-field job of some kind, even if it’s a sinecure.

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:17:52 +0000

Alvaro is really not that bad and he is only 23 years old, he will get better. He is more of a DM though, I think we need a formation change once these new guys come in.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:51:04 +0000

There are so many changes needed with this team. First, get rid of Alvaro, Xavier, and Jazic. All 3 are a waste of money. Second, this Dominguez guy hopefully wont be a bust. They say he’s good, but we’ll see how he adjusts to the MLS. It’s sad that he’s the same age as Albright, but we traded the guy after he took a pay cut and this new fellow may cost more. Also, we should look into getting Hejduk for Ruiz. That way, once we lose Alvaro, Klein can play that holding mid spot. His defense is good, but Hejduk is faster. Hopefully they make some good decisions in the coming weeks.

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:08:02 +0000

I would move Klein to RM and slide Beckham over to a CAM. He can hang on to the ball and he is always ending up out of position anyways. Or you could move Beckham up to a more wing position and play Klein as a RCM and Pires as the LCM. something like a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3.