3 Things: Galaxy sputter, Morgan in Champions League final, and a proposal
What happened in the weekend that was in soccer? We’ve got some of the big stories to help you stay on top of the water cooler talk — assuming the water cooler talk is absolutely awesome. Galaxy’s struggles continue It wasn’t all bad for the LA Galaxy on Saturday, as they did in fact pick […]
Salary information released for LA Galaxy, LAFC – what did we learn?
The MLS Players Union released the 2017 salary information to the public earlier this week, part of a biannual tradition of providing some transparency about how much players are getting paid. While many individual players are none too pleased with having their salaries splashed around the press, the exercise overall has in all likelihood led […]
Three Things: Morgan’s hat trick, Van Damme’s Phantom Red, and Snow!
There’s always so much going on in the world of soccer, how can you stay up to date? Here are three bite-sized stories from the weekend that was: Morgan gets going in France Alex Morgan is part of the wave of U.S. Women’s National Team players to have gone to Europe this winter, and while […]
LA Galaxy Attempt to Answer Offseason Questions Starting with Saturday’s Season Opener
The LA Galaxy are set for their 22nd season, as they’ll kick off their regular season on Saturday against FC Dallas at StubHub Center (1 pm PT, Univision, tickets). The game will provide an immediate litmus test for the new-look Galaxy, who have undergone considerable upheaval in the offseason. Most notably, Bruce Arena’s departure to […]
SoccerNation Sitdown: LA Galaxy SD D.O.C. Steve Cowell (Part 2)
In this edition of the Soccer Nation Sitdown, our own Nate Abaurrea is joined by LA Galaxy SD Director of Coaching Steve Cowell. In Part 2 of the conversation, we learn about Steve’s background in the beautiful game, from his roots in the Northwest of England to his current life on the sunny shores of […]
SoccerNation Sitdown: Landon Donovan – Part Two
When it comes to American Soccer, you would be hard pressed to find a more recognizable name than Landon Donovan. The all-time leader in goals and assists for the United States Men’s National Team is also becoming a familiar face to residents of San Diego, with Donovan and his family recently moving to America’s Finest […]
Seven California Players Named To U.S. U-18 January Camp
United States U-18 Men’s National Team coach Omid Namazi has named a roster of 28 players for a January camp at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and seven players have California connections with four of them coming from the San Diego County. Heading to the Sunshine state is goalkeeper Eric Lopez (LA Galaxy, Los […]
LA Galaxy Sign Jermaine Jones Using Targeted Allocation Money
Jermaine Jones can finally call Los Angeles home on a permanent basis following this morning’s announcement that he has signed with the LA Galaxy. Jones is the first, and will not be the last, high-profile player signing in 2017 by the La Galaxy under new head coach Curt Onalfo and new general manager Peter Vagenas. […]
The State of LA Galaxy II’s Offseason and a Look at Their Development Pipeline
On Wednesday we examined the state of local USL side Orange County Blues’ offseason so far, while also discussing the questions surrounding the full development picture at the club moving forward. Today, it’s time to take a look at the other local USL team, LA Galaxy II. Obviously, Los Dos are in a considerably different […]
Curt Onalfo Officially Hired as Next LA Galaxy Head Coach
The Bruce Arena era is over for the LA Galaxy. It’s now the Curt Onalfo era. The Galaxy unveiled Onalfo as the club’s eighth head coach in club history on Tuesday, capping off a search for a replacement for Arena, who departed the team last month to become U.S. Men’s National Team head coach. “I […]
Cobi Jones Elite Soccer Camp Comes To California
United States Men’s National Team and Los Angeles Galaxy legend Cobi Jones hung up his competitive boots a few years ago and has since transitioned into a flourishing broadcaster, coach and mentor to thousands of aspiring young players around the country. This December, Cobi Jones is giving back to society with a uniquely tailored Cobi […]
LA Galaxy Hire Vagenas as GM, Look to Hire New Coach By End of 2016
The LA Galaxy began their post-Bruce Arena era on Monday, announcing former player Pete Vagenas would become the club’s new general manager, while the search for a new head coach begins in earnest. Arena, who had been with the Galaxy since 2008 and had won three MLS Cups with the club, returned to the head […]
Jack McBean Makes League One Debut for Coventry City
The tale of local product Jack McBean took a new turn in the past week, as the on-loan LA Galaxy striker finally made his league debut for English side Coventry City, playing in the Sky Blues’ last two League One matches. McBean, who re-signed with the MLS side during the 2016 season after racing to […]
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: The Return of Bruce Arena
U.S. Soccer is becoming comparable to the movie Groundhog Day. With the frenetic free-fall of Jurgen Klinsmann in recent weeks, it was clearly a necessity to find a fresh face to take the reigns of the United States Men’s National Team. Instead, USSF President Sunil Gulati and his staff have gone with a familiar face […]
Arena’s USMNT Appointment Means Big Changes at LA Galaxy
A day after the United States Soccer Federation fired just the third head coach of the men’s senior national team of the past 18 years, a familiar face is back in charge: Bruce Arena, the USMNT head coach from 1998-2006, one of those three coaches of the past 18 years. Arena’s appointment may hint at […]
5th Annual Kickin’ It Challenge Presents LA Galaxy v FC Dallas
2016 marked the 5th year of the Kickin’ It Challenge, a tournament that raises money for breast cancer research that is then donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the largest provider for breast cancer research in the world. Fundraising by the Kickin’ It Challenge has exceeded the $200,000 mark and is still counting. During this […]