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GREEN: Galaxy, MLS All-Star coach Arena has his priorities in order Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Bruce Arena coaches two different teams on successive nights this week against very different opposition - mighty Manchester United of the English Premier League and much more modest Puerto Rico Islanders, which plays in the second tier of professional.
GREEN: MLS needs to stop being so friendly Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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The San Jose Earthquakes of MLS played Tottenham Hotspur of the EPL in Santa Clara at midday Saturday in withering 87-degree heat.
Weekly soccer column: Books to help fans get their Cup fill Tue, 11 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Soccer books in the U.S. are a bit like the English adage about buses - you wait ages for one, then a bunch come at once.
In regimented MLS, where the focus is on making safe passes and retaining possession, Chivas USA's Jesus Padilla is different.
Galaxy loses in CONCACAF Champions League opener Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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CARSON - It took 15 seconds for the Puerto Rico Islanders to introduce themselves to the Galaxy on Tuesday night.
That was when Galaxy forward Alan Gordon leaped for a header but was hit from behind by Islanders defender David Horst.
Galaxy show their vulnerability in draw Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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CARSON - Since their undefeated start to the season, when the Galaxy won 10 of 12 games and looked invincible, they're now clearly in the vulnerable column.
San Jose (6-4-4) vs. Galaxy (12-2-3) at Home Depot Center, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2
Update: MLS commissioner Don Garber put the kibosh on any thought of allowing the transfer of Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan, but that won't stop the talk.
WASHINGTON - Landon Donovan came back from the World Cup and kept scoring key goals.
Donovan scored on a penalty in the second half gave the Galaxy a 2-1 win over D.C. United on Sunday night.
MLS says it won't listen to offers for Landon Donovan Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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HARRISON, N.J. - Major League Soccer plans to keep Landon Donovan.
MLS commissioner Don Garber said the league has no intention of accepting transfer offers for the Galaxy midfielder.
Beckham might not play for Galaxy this season Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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LONDON - David Beckham's recovery is taking longer than expected, and he does not expect to be ready to play until November.
Landon Donovan heading to Everton on loan Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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CARSON - Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan has received the work permit he needs to play in England for the Premier League club Everton.
Galaxy's Donovan named MLS MVP Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Nick Green's 100 Percent Soccer blog
SEATTLE - Long considered the best player in the U.S., Landon Donovan is now the best player in Major League Soccer.
Galaxy defender Gonzalez is MLS Rookie of the Year Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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NEW YORK - Los Angeles Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez has won Major League Soccer's Rookie of the Year award.
The 21-year-old Gonzalez played in all 30 regular-season games as Los Angeles cut its goals allowed from a league-high 62 in 2008 to 31.
Chivas USA rallies to gain rare point against Salt Lake Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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SANDY, Utah - Real Salt Lake ran its franchise-record home unbeaten streak to 19 regular-season games, tying 1-1 with Chivas USA on Saturday night.
Real Salt Lake has not lost at Rio Tinto Stadium since May 16, 2009.
Goats bounced from SuperLiga - Houston victory ends tourney hopes for Chivas, which wins lottery for UCLA's Zizzo Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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Moments before taking the field for its SuperLiga match on Wednesday, Chivas USA learned it had been eliminated from the competition thanks to a result in Houston.
The Goats went ahead and played anyway and defeated Pachuca, 1-0, at Home Depot Center.
SuperLiga elimination doesn't keep Chivas USA from getting victories Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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CARSON - Moments before taking the field for its SuperLiga match on Wednesday, Chivas USA learned it had been eliminated from the competition thanks to a result in Houston.
Jonathan Bornstein to leave Chivas USA at end of MLS season to join Mexico's Tigres UANL Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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CARSON - Left back Jonathan Bornstein will leave Major League Soccer's Chivas USA and join Mexico's Tigres UANL on Jan. 1.
The 25-year-old Bornstein has been with Chivas USA since 2006 and his contract expires at the end of the season.
Padilla's goal helps salvage tie for Chivas USA in SuperLiga contest Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT
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HOUSTON - Jesus Padilla saved a point for Chivas USA by scoring on a header in the 71 st minute for a 1-1 tie with the Houston Dynamo in a SuperLiga group game.
Lovel Palmer scored for Houston, which has four points in Group A.