After the first XI were announced coach Nicol got to hand pick 5 extra players and the commissioner of the league also got to pick 2. Don Garber (MLS commissioner) added Edson Buddle to the All Star roster. Dwayne De Rosario was his other pick.
Buddle joins Beckham and Donovan on the team that [...]
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Buddle added to All Star roster
July 15, 2008 – 8:42 pm
Eduardo Dominguez should strenghthen Galaxy defense
July 8, 2008 – 8:35 pm
The transfer window doesn’t open for another week, but the Galaxy are close to closing a deal with Argentinian central defender Eduardo Dominguez. Dominguez has been training with the Galaxy for 2 days but would not be eligible to play with the Galaxy until they travel to New York on July 19th.
Eduardo Dominguez is [...]
Is Frankie Hedjuk coming to LA?
July 3, 2008 – 11:12 am
Is Carlos Ruiz going to Columbus?
If you believe what is being said at MLS Rumors then you might be seeing Frankie Hedjuk in a Galaxy jersey in the not-so-distant future.
With Edson Buddle and Landon Donovan scoring like they are it is unlikely that Ruiz would get much playing time right now on the Galaxy. [...]
Galaxy dominating player of the week awards
June 25, 2008 – 8:00 am
Landon Donovan was awarded the Player of the week award this past week for the third time this season. Combined with the 2 times David Beckham won the award, and the two times Edson Buddle has got the player of the week title, the Galaxy have won the award more times than they have [...]
Galaxy make huge offer for Ronaldinho
June 17, 2008 – 7:26 am
tribalfootball.com has an article claiming that the LA Galaxy have made a huge offer for Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho. The offer would pay Ronaldinho £12 million/year, plus give him £12 million for his image rights, and all of that after paying Barcelona £18 million for a transfer fee.
Is £30 million + £12 million/year be a worthwhile [...]
Edson Buddle thrashes Quakes
June 16, 2008 – 9:20 am
Edson Buddle hit his 2nd hat trick of the season this weekend against the San Jose Earthquakes. That was all the Galaxy needed to dispose of the Quakes 3-0. With this win the Galaxy are alone at the top of the western conference and tied with TFC for 3rd overall.
This has also moved Buddle into [...]
Galaxy fail to qualify for US Open Cup
May 28, 2008 – 9:00 am
>???????? ????? ????????LA Galaxy failed to qualify for the US Open Cup in a 1-0 loss to the Colorado Rapids last night. The Galaxy had to play without Donovan and Beckham who are both on international duty and could face each other tonight when the US plays England at Wembly.
Carlos Ruiz was back in the [...]
Galaxy are tops in West
May 27, 2008 – 7:35 am
The past 2 weeks have seen the Galaxy outscore their opponents by a combined score of 8-2. First it was the 5-1 thrashing of FC Dallas and this past weekend a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Wizards. Not only are Donovan and Beckham getting the goals, but Edson Buddle has stepped up and notched [...]
Beckham and Donovan become opponents
May 21, 2008 – 8:48 am
When the United States faces England at Wembly Stadium on May 28th the Galaxy strike force of Beckham and Donovan could become opponents. Donovan was one of only 3 MLS players selected to the US squad for this match. Beckham could be making his 101st appearance for England that night versus the US.
What would the [...]