Comments on: Toronto FC Pre-Game (let’s drink, shall we?)

By: Lucas

Lucas — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:23:29 +0000

Why on earth is Cronin still the starting keeper?

By: David

David — Sat, 31 May 2008 22:33:54 +0000

I didn’t see this game. But if the starting lineup was really a 4-2-3-1 it’s no wonder we lost. I still do not understand why coaches ever go with lineups that have a lone striker. Sure it can work if you have Ruud Van Nistleroy or Wayne Rooney up front. But not Edson Buddle. Not even Landon Donovan. We clearly are less of a team without our two superstars, but even with them I think we need two attacking threats at all times. Lord knows our defense isn’t going to save us.

By: charlesj27

charlesj27 — Sat, 31 May 2008 22:09:27 +0000

Okay, I knew… I knew playing Toronto at their home (BMO) field was not going to be easy. The first half effort from the LA Galaxy team was commendable, not stellar – but they fought well. The young players on our team are going to need a LOT more matches on-field in order for them to play more confidently and much less nervously. Next, the wet turf and the “off-then-on” rain was in no way helping the LA Galaxy. For some players it completely THWARTED their accuracy, correctness, and style. I’m NOT at all confident about: Troy Roberts, Mike Randolph, and Edson Buddle. Sorry, LA Galaxy fans – these individuals committed too many mistakes in this game plus recent others. Too many give aways. Sean Franklin was so impressive – so solid, so composed. In the absence of Beckham and Donovan, our team absolutely need much more experienced, skillful, accurate MIDFIELD WINGERS (BOTH LEFT & RIGHT). Brandon is trying – but right now, he does NOT have the composure and skill to handle the winger position. We have to make some changes in our team this coming June. We have to! Without bringing in some experience on the WINGS and a more expert, smart, tall, strong central defender – we are going to continue to SUFFER! Our LA Galaxy team needs this! It needs these players-changes soon!
The players that hung in there, fought, tried to create, and tried to keep our LA Galaxy strong offensively and defensively:
Alan Gordon, Alvaro Pires, Chris Klein, Greg Vanney, Sean Franklin, Joey Franchino (I still strongly believe that our team needs and must hold onto Joey; he needs to be much more match fit & increase his running speed, of course – but he’s especially valuable at buying some serious time (seconds) for the rest of the Galaxy team to catch up).
The players that made too many mistakes and kept giving away the balls or lost concentration and attention: Mike Randolph, Troy Roberts, and Edson Buddle.
Steve Cronin needs another FULL 1 Year of constant matches in MLS before his stats, his instincts, and reaction-times improves and becomes a good, solid keeper.
Carlos Ruiz still needs to play more MLS matches with the guys; in this game you could see he was waiting… waiting to see who would give that perfect cross and pass and set him up – the way that Landon and David can. LA Galaxy organization (if you are you reading this?): we need more experience, talent, skill, and expertise in BOTH LEFT & RIGHT WINGS, plus a TALL, STRONG, QUICK, SKILLFUL CENTRAL DEFENDER.
The 2008 season is by no means done, not yet at the halfway mark. However, the LA Galaxy organization MUST, MUST bring in the players that this team requires. There will be current members that must be let go… it’s not nice to read nor to see… but, if our LA Galaxy wants to seriously make it to the MLS Cup 2008, these necessary changes must be made soon (LIKE NOW!!!)

By: Glen

Glen — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:35:32 +0000

We didn’t put anything together up top. I think we honestly had only 1 decent shot on top.

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:23:23 +0000

Wow, zero offense.

By: Glen

Glen — Sat, 31 May 2008 20:25:43 +0000

good tackle from McDonald

By: Glen

Glen — Sat, 31 May 2008 20:21:47 +0000

franklin’s playing well

By: Glen

Glen — Sat, 31 May 2008 19:56:02 +0000

defense is holding right now

By: Glen

Glen — Sat, 31 May 2008 19:44:32 +0000

they’re moving the ball a little now

By: Glen

Glen — Sat, 31 May 2008 19:26:58 +0000

here’s the lineup:

——————–Buddle——————–

—Randolph——McDonald——–Gordon—

———–Franchino——Pires—————

Vanney—–Franklin—–Roberts—–Klein –

——————-Cronin——————–

Subs: Wicks, Donovan, Jordan, Ruiz, Tudela,Valentin and Vagenas.