Comments on: Galaxy v. Wizards

By: Justin

Justin — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:54:26 +0000

Charles I can honestly say that Troy and Franklin are fine Back there. Troy is not a bad CB and he is young and learning more and more, he gets better every game. I can not see how you can say to not let him play, and then you want to play Dominguez who is older. If you want us to play a young team and let them learn then you leave Troy in. I would bench Becks ass until he learns how to F’in play, he was walking towards the guy on the second goal, made me sick.

By: bleier7

bleier7 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:56:31 +0000

what a dreadful game to watch. So painful. This team played with no heart. I was so shocked that there was only one substitution in the match! We really needed some fresh legs in the second half, but Alan Gordon was not the answer.

I am tired of people dogging Beckham. This guy is not the problem. He shows up and plays hard ever game. He manner of play is frustrating sometimes (tends to pass up shots and looks only to deliver the long service, but he also tries to elevate his teammates through his style of play. He is the best short and long passer on the team, but the first touch by pretty much everyone except Buddle is usually piss poor.

This team desperately needs a win but more importantly needs to get some fire back. There is no question that Arena is going to make wholesale changes to this team for next season, but for now things are going to be a mess.

By: charlesj27

charlesj27 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:11:22 +0000

In just a matter of mere minutes (when our guys lost focus, stepped off the pedal on marking, and seemed to look winded/battered), Wizards came in an made us pay! Personally, I don’t think there was anything that Wicks could have done to stop the second missile launcher from Davy Arnaud. I do think there’s a lot that Vanney, possibly Roberts, could have done to thwart Davy from making Davy’s Kick so accurate and pin-point! The goal from the flick off of Josh Wolff was because of incredible persistence from Herculez on either wing, and the failure/slowness/mis-timing of Troy & Klein. I’m not “downing” Klein – not at all – he gives his all out there on the pitch each & every game. In the right back position, I do believe he messes it up only because he’s so intent on being part of the attack along the wing. Yes, we had guys traveling – our main guys that are the creative & offensive masters of this team… but, David was off tonight. Not just on one or two crosses, but more! Bryan Jordan – love this kid – he made me so proud torturing Michael Harrington! In a mere matter of minutes, the balance of power shifted!
I’m sorry LAG fans (really, I am hurting inside) – but, we are NOT going make the 2008 play-offs. Too many games without wins. And, we have three more away games left to play! I don’t know why Donovan thought it was clever or comical to try to settle the ball his hand and thus get a yellow card out of it? For me, Landon (eventhough, I really appreciate him for his speed, his break-out ability, and what he brings to both club matches and USMNT matches) – Landon always been a player who needs to be the focus of attention. I think it’s time he learns what’s waiting for him outside of MLS. I think many at times, US forwards (like Eddie Johnson, for example) think that they got the goods to make it in Europe. Oh, how very sadly, they’re mistaken. I really hope Freddy Adu and Jozy Altidore get the most out of their time in Europe… and, that is to learn and to practice as much as possible from world-class coaches, staff, and players… When they come back, it’ll make for a much better MLS!
I really can’t stand how badly we’re choking and suffering on this salary cap CRAP!!! I do NOT want David to leave the LAG. Why force a world-class player who is definitely awesome for this league to leave because the power-thirsty sorcerers inside this league wants to be the new soccer mafia? I absolutely see no gain in points by having Greg Vanney, Pete Vagenas, Alan Gordon, and Troy Roberts continue to play the rest of this season. I want LAG to give more chances to all of the rest: especially Brandon McDonald, Josh Tudela, Mike Munoz, Eduardo Dominguez, Joey Franchino, Izzy Sesay, Julian Valentin, Scott Bolkan, and Vardan Adzemian. I want the four “grandpa’s” I listed above off of the LAG at the end of this season!!!

By: sam

sam — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:16:32 +0000

now that man city is flush with cash with the new owners, any way we can beg them to buy Beckham, and use that $ to get back Albright????

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:42:34 +0000

What the f*** just happened?
I think this is a chemistry problem. Either Landycakes or Beckham has to go. Of course, there’s tons of other problems, but for these stars not to produce shows me that something has to change. With Lewis, Beckham and Donovan, there’s no excuse for our poor possession. They can’t work as a unit, pure and simple. The midfield was better last week without those guys.
The 3 of them are good players..one’s gotta go.

By: John

John — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:24:34 +0000

I’m done!!! I’ll be wearing the paper bag on Sat. with a sign that reads “Ridiculous”

By: Glen

Glen — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:26:28 +0000

from what I’ve read, I’m glad I missed the game. frustrating reading these comments knowing another season gone down the toilet. we need to get on a roll and win every game we have left and chances of that happening slim!

By: DAVE

DAVE — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:18:36 +0000

So much for Jen’s prediction..Huh?

D.C. United at home next. Maybe the team will bring their balls for that game…

All I what is 100% from every player on the field.

By: NathanHJ

NathanHJ — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:08:43 +0000

Also, San Jose are fun to watch these days. Which I don’t mind because I lived in Oakland for 10 years before moving to LA and throwing my lot in with the Galaxy.

By: NathanHJ

NathanHJ — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:07:52 +0000

Dave, I don’t disagree, but I also think we can afford one with him too. It just takes someone other than Alexi Lalas to get it done.

I think there is a better than even chance that Donovan leaves the Galaxy during the winter transfer period, which frees up the equivalent of a Beckham against the salary cap. I also bet that MLS raises the cap by a good chunk next year, maybe close to $3 million total, which gives more room for midfielders as well. I’m just speculating on the cap though. THey might just do what they did before which is raise it like 2 percent or something stupid like that.