What’s That? LA Galaxy 1 Carolina Railhawks 2 (US Open Cup 2012)…….

I have to rub my eyes a few times. LA Galaxy 1 Carolina Railhawks 2. Totally unbelievable……. even though LA Galaxy literally fielded Second Stringers and rested the Key Players. When I was looking through the Opposing Line-Up of Players for Carolina Railhawks, I could not even recognize any of the players’ names, let alone their faces. But Kudos to Railhawks, they are deserving to be winners. To LA Galaxy, absolutely DREADFUL!

And with that, marks the end of LA Galaxy’s Crusade in US Open Cup………. *DREADFUL*

LA Galaxy to Defend MLS Championship in 2012?

Defending MLS Championship? I was not even thinking that far……. no, I have little courage to do so as a LA Galaxy Fan. We should start looking to clearing one hurdle at a time, with the first being Qualifying for MLS Playoffs. LA Galaxy can only do so by starting to win games as First Priority, and if not, to Put Up a Great Fight and clinch a Draw, as The Minimum. Just Stop Losing and Surrendering GAMES!!!

Let Us Proceed with A Quick Review of LA Galaxy for May 2012……

LA Galaxy Season Review, Starting from May 2012

BeckhamGalaxy Does the LA Galaxy Review for May 2012

BeckhamGalaxy did a Review of LA Galaxy for Season Opener 2012, Click to Read LA Galaxy Season Opener Review 2012. Back then, LA Galaxy were already facing problems of winning Games. BeckhamGalaxy reported that LA Galaxy has Defensive Problems that is not prevalent in 2011, aside from the most obvious Absentee being Defender Omar Gonzalez.

Let’s Just Say Defensive Woes is not the only Issue at hand…… The Troubles at LA Galaxy runs still Deeper…….

Starting With LA Galaxy Regular Goalkeeper

Josh Saunders is out indefinitely for an indefinite period of time until the Doctors have deemed him to have fully recovered from the MLS Substance Abuse and Behavioral Change Program (No, he is not in there for Drugs Addiction.) This is really bad news that goes hand in hand with LA Galaxy Missing Out on Defender Omar Gonzalez. Brian Perk and Bill Gaudette are around to fill the gap between the posts, but it all boils down to having some form of continuity within the squad itself. Well, the good thing is that Bruce Arena has established his First-Team Regular, with the affirmation placed on the Shoulders of Brian Perk.

In doing so, Brian Perk should be given much more assurance and backing, with him starting in all of MLS First Team Matches. The Defenders have to get used to coordinating Defence with the Goalkeeper, and communication has to be well-established as well. This means more First Team Matches played with Fixed Choices in the Goalkeepers and Defenders, which leads me to the following…….

Confirmation of A Fixed Partner for LA Defender DeLaGarza

A.J. DeLaGarza has seen much of the First Team Action in Central Defence, even though he is versatile enough to be picked across the Defensive Line (Left Full-Back, Right Full-Back included.) I have my thoughts on DeLaGarza being more suited as a Full-Back instead of Centreback. But I have been proven wrong with my perception that A.J DeLaGarza’s Lack of Height. DeLaGarza has shown much more versatility and resilience, that more than make up his lack of Height Advantage.

However, this also means that Opposing Team will start exposing the Weakness of DeLaGarza. The Central Defence is lacking in Air Dominance, once patrolled by the likes of Omar Gonzalez. There is quite a number of goals that were conceded due to the lack of protection from a Good-Heading Defender. Oh Omar Gonzalez, we miss you so……

Andrew Boyens, Tommy Meyers and David Junior Lopez have been picked in recent matches, but none have been able to secure the Position of First-Team Central Defender. I was showing favoritism to David Junior Lopez, with his Senior Experience and Steadfastness. (This, in spite of a few occasions when he was caught flat-footed.) Brazilian Leonardo is back after being out injured for a year, and I can tell that he is also a Strong Contender to be in First Team’s Starting XI.

My Guess is either Junior Lopez or Leonardo, but it is best that A Fixed Defensive Partner is chosen quickly and wisely for A.J DeLaGarza, which leads me to……

LA Galaxy, Start being Clinical in Front of Goal

I have seen so many clear scoring chances for LA Galaxy to finish the match beyond doubt, but just look at the Recent Result Score-Line. The Losses were all a deficit of 1 goal. Sometimes, I wonder if it will turn out differently if LA Galaxy had been more clinical……

This also means that in Training Sessions, to start adding more shooting drills to add confidence to the Players, especially the Strikers. Even Robbie Keane has been guilty of being wasteful, with him missing the penalty spot kick which will have led LA Galaxy to victory.

I am not sure why, but Chad Barrett should be given the nod ahead to start for LA Galaxy. Barrett may not be contributing in the scoring department, but he is the cog that connect the midfield with the forward. Look at his assist to Hector Jimenez, who scored in the 2nd min against San Jose Earthquakes! Pat Noonan is another Gem, with him banging in goals at the right place at the right time. (Reference to Match: LA Galaxy 1-1 FC Dallas) His Last-Min Goal was a combination of Great Teamwork Passing, that has been the Trademark of LA Galaxy’s Winning Style.

Bruce Arena, Please Let Me Trust You One More Time……

Bruce Arena, you gotta stop tinkering with the Lineup and simply pick the Strongest Possible. No more excuses. There may come a time when you need to stop picking Star Players and to go for Team Players that are willing to put the Team before themselves. Perhaps, there should be some changes to formation to start working.

Whatever it is, you have gotta “glueing” the Team together once again, (by hook or by crook), and to start winning matches, especially Home Games at Home Depot Center. LA Galaxy Fans, won’t stand watching other Opposition Teams to come to LA homeground and start rolling LA Galaxy over time and time again.

Hopefully, a fight for Victory for the Next Game starting with Portland Timbers! Otherwise…….

For 4 weeks, Josh Saunders was listed by LA Galaxy to be on Indefinite Leave for Personal Reasons. The Recent News (a few days ago) revealed that Josh Saunders was actually admitted into MLS Substance Abuse and Behavioral Program. Well……

Josh Saunders is Back!!!

BeckhamGalaxy First Caught onto the Recent News on Google Plus! I clicked on the Link and watched Josh Saunders is back, Fit and Looking Good! There was an air of Freshness about him (No, there was no drugs or alcohol involved), and Josh is looking Sharp and Focused. He looks like he will be keeping Clean Sheets for LA Galaxy in the next couple of games, should Bruce Arena give him the Go-Ahead into First Team.

Yes, Yes...... JOSH SAUNDERS IS BACK!!!

I just simply love the fact that Josh Saunders never gave in and continued to pull through till the end to keep himself “FREE” once again. Let us not dwell too much into the Record of LA Galaxy without Josh Saunders……..

And Here is Josh Saunder’s Official Press Interview…….

Well, Come and Look into the Interview of Josh Saunders, who joined into LA Galaxy’s Latest Training Session……

Sounds Positive and All! Let’s just say Saunders’ Return is a Morale Booster to the Entire Team and I have been hearing how all of the Players are welcoming His Return! There is David Beckham, who is giving Josh Saunder’s Return a Thumbs Up, along with the Rest of the Players. It is Simply Great News before the Fateful Match against San Jose Earthquakes =)

David_Beckham Looking to Josh Saunders to Safe-Guard The Posts

BeckhamGalaxy Predictions for LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes

Match Predictions by BeckhamGalaxy (Quickie One)

Date: May 23, 2012

Time: 7:30PM PDT

Venue: The Home Depot Center

Final Result: I am Predicting a Narrow 1-0 Win for the LA Galaxy to snap a winless streak against San Jose Earthquakes. It is not going to be easy for LA Galaxy, but somehow, I have got the gut feeling that this is going to swing LA Galaxy’s way. LA Galaxy will need to manage without Landon Donovan, and the Good News on the other hand, is SJ Earthquakes will also be without Influential player Chris Wondolowski. I doubt that Josh Saunders will be starting this one, and Bruce Arena may pick Bill Gaudette in this match where LA Galaxy will be going all out to win. I will update during Post-Match (after the Final Whistle) in the Comments below, and feel free to join in as well =)

BeckhamGalaxy reviews all of the LA Galaxy Goalkeepers that is in the Roster for the MLS Season 2012. Currently in LA Galaxy’s Roster, Bruce Arena included the following Goalkeepers in the First Team – Josh Saunders, Bill Gaudette and Brian Perk. Josh Saunders was unfortunately admitted to Major League Soccer’s Substance Abuse Treatment Program, in case you did not hear on the recent Soccer Headlines. With Josh Saunders out for an Indefinite Period, Bill Gaudette and Brian Perk will be competing for First-Choice Goalkeeper in the LA Galaxy’s Starting Lineup.

Previously, LA Galaxy kept a gag order over the truth of Josh Saunders being admited into the Substance Abuse Treatment Program, by releasing the Official Statement that Josh Saunders is away to attend to Personal Matters. Of course, LA Galaxy’s Media Executives have to diffuse the situation in the appropriate manner in order for the matter to avoid “Being Blown Out of Proportions”.

Reality will start to sink in with LA Galaxy having to cope without Goalkeeper Josh Saunders. At BeckhamGalaxy, We have the Following Message to Josh Saunders……

Josh Saunders, BeckhamGalaxy Awaits Your COMEBACK!!!

LA Galaxy Coping Without Goalkeeper Josh Saunders

Goalkeeper Josh Saunders has been deemed “Irreplaceable” since Donovan Ricketts broke his arm and was out injured during the 2011 Season. Thereafter, he broke into the First Team for LA Galaxy after 8 years of waiting at the sidelines. Josh Saunders was instrumental in helping LA Galaxy to hold the record for number of Clean Sheets for the 2011 Season – this includes keeping a impressive record of conceding a measly number of 38 goals in 46 matches.

Josh Saunders is also a Firm Fan Favorite, with all the Fan’s Trust resting upon his shoulders that Josh Saunders will make a “Big Save” to protect LA Galaxy between the Posts. In fact, Saunders is one of the Influential players for LA Galaxy, and with the Latest News on Josh Saunder’s Indefinite Leave to MLS Substance Abuse and Behavioral Center, there is going to be a Vacuum of Leadership at the Defensive End, Back 4 Defenders and Goalkeepers included.

Yes, Josh Saunders Will Be Away Indefinitely (For Now)

The Breaking News – “Josh Saunders Admitted into Substance Abuse and Behavioral Program“. And even more devastatingly, Josh Saunders is deemed to be on “Indefinite Leave”.

Coupling that with Omar Gonzalez out with Acute Ligament Injury with “Omar Gonzalez Injury Serious or Not?” AJ DeLaGarza is finding himself being partnered by different players in the Heart of Defence -  David Junior Lopes, Andrew Boyens, Bryan Gaul of 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft and Tommy Meyer, Rookie of 2012 MLS Super Draft. You can even notice that Bruce Arena is starting to tinkle and experiment with the different Defensive Pairing. Dan Keat, formerly of midfielder, has been given the chance to pair up with DeLaGarza as a Central Defender. Omar Gonzalez’s shoes are too Big to Fill Up.

Back to LA Galaxy’s Goalkeeper Crisis. For Josh Saunders will be away and there is no fixed date as to when Saunders will be back, let alone with healthy Match Fitness. The Goalkeepers  assigned as “Back-Ups” for 2012 Season are Brian Perk (22) and Bill Gaudette (30).

Who’s Next as First Choice LA Galaxy Goalkeeper? Brian Perk or Bill Gaudette?

Well, I thought for a moment that Bruce Arena has made the choice with Brain Perk over Bill Gaudette. Brian Perk featured in the Derby Match against Chivas USA, perhaps to maintain continuity where Brian Perk started in the previous 1-1 match against Montreal Impact. To be honest, if you were to review the Last 5 Matches that LA Galaxy played in, the record streak is not very “glowing”. In Fact, LA Galaxy were winless in the Last 6 Matches, 4 Losses, 2 Draws and 0 Wins.

If you have read our Recent Coverage on Brian Perk and Bill Gaudette, I must say that each one of them have their strengths and weaknesses. Brian Perk may be inexperienced with limited Regular MLS Match Exposure, but his maturity and steadfast character allows him to rise to the Big Match expectations. Bill Gaudette has already impressed with his Professional League’s Playing Experience (for Puerto Rico Islanders and Montreal Impact@NASL) and his age and experience give him the edge to perform up to expectations as well.

Bruce Arena has yet to confirm his new Number 1 to safeguard the net for LA Galaxy. Most likely, both will be given equal chance to prove themselves in training and also on the pitch, and they will need to grasp every opportunity thrown to them. Game On!

Brian Perk or Bill Gaudette? Dear LA Galaxy Fans, Make Your Choice!

So what do you think? LA Galaxy is facing tough Opposition Sides like San Jose Earthquakes (HOME) and Houston Dynamo (AWAY). If you are manager of LA Galaxy, and you find yourself without First Choice Goalkeeper Josh Saunders, who will you pick NEXT?

Brian Perk or Bill Gaudette?

At BeckhamGalaxy, we previously discussed about LA Galaxy Goalkeeper Bill Gaudette, in BeckhamGalaxy Applauds LA Galaxy Goalkeeper Bill Gaudette. So where does Brian Perkins come into picture? As of this time, Brian Perkins is coming in Third-Place, after First-Choice Goalkeeper Josh Saunders and Bill Gaudette. Let us check out the Profile of Brian Perkins.

Profile of LA Galaxy Goalkeeper Brian Perk

Name: Brian Perk

D.O.B: 23 years old, (21 July 1989)

Height: 5’11″

Weight: 175 llbs

Brian Perk Standing Tall on His First Appearance for LA Galaxy

Brian Perk, the LA Galaxy Goalkeeper for The Future

With the departure of Donovan Ricketts, Brian Perk was in contention for the No. 2 Spot behind Josh Saunders, that was until Bill Gaudette came into picture and was signed on waiver from Philadelphia Unions. Perk was not to brushed off lightly for being just simply a Third-Choice Goalkeeper. His potential is not to be taken lightly, as Brian Perk will have flown to Great Britain on a National Callup for the US Olympics Under-23s. That was not realized due to the unfortunate events of US Olympics Football Team crashed out of the CONCACAF Qualifying Rounds. Perk was also in the US Squad competing in the 2009 FIFA U-20s World Cup, and as a result, was not available in the squad selection for LA Galaxy.

Brian Perk, Distinguished with Footballing Honors Since College Days

It is notable that Brian Perk was already a talented goalkeeper during College Days. He won numerous Personal Awards, and if you were to look into Wikipedia, this will include 2006 Top Drawer Soccer Freshman Second Team, 2007 Pre-Season All-American Selection by Soccer America and 2009 Top Drawer  Soccer Team of the Season.

Brian Perk was picked up by Philadelphia Unions on the 4th Round (49th Overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. He did not play a single match for Philadelphia and was waived on July 30, 2010. On August 4, Brian Perk was picked up on waiver by the LA Galaxy.

The First Team Chance came for Brian Perk when he started for LA Galaxy against Seattle Sounders, and made a lasting impression for a HUGE Save on a Freddy Montero Penalty Kick and keeping a clean sheet on his maiden First-Team Outing. Not bad for a youngster hailing from Rancho Santa Magarita, Carlifornia.

Check out BELOW the Youtube Video of Brian Perk Facing Off Against Freddy Montero (PK)!

Brian Perk Has A Role to Play for LA Galaxy (For Sure!)

In spite of Brian Perk being on the Last of the Pecking Order, I do believe one day, he will seize the opportunity to show to everyone one else that he is worthy of wearing the LA Galaxy Jersey as a Starting Goalkeeper. Brian Perk is the Goalkeeper for the future, and LA Galaxy will need to pay special attention to his development as a Goalkeeper.

For now, Brian Perk will be picking up Reserve Games to gain more match experience and to face up against the other Professional MLS players. Bill Gaudette seemed to have secured the Starting Spot, pulling off unbelivable stops and saves. But Brian Perk will be waiting on the wings, and LA Galaxy should count the blessings for a wealth of talented goalkeepers in Josh Saunders and Bill Gaudette, Brian Perks included as WELL! BeckhamGalaxy is Looking Forward to THAT!

Bill Gaudette was signed on by LA Galaxy, and he was widely viewed as a Backup Goalkeeper to Josh Saunders. First Choice LA Galaxy Goalkeeper Josh Saunders had always been on the Starting Lineup, and Bill Gaudette seemed unlikely to challenge for the Starting Spot. But that was until…….

The Heroic Double-Saves of Bill Gaudette

If you have watched this highlighted Youtube Video, and you will change your impression of Bill Gaudette as a Backup Goalkeeper. The match, Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy, where the Sounders players bested LA Galaxy in every department, Bill Gaudette was the only “Shining” Light of LA Galaxy’s Absymal Performance. Abysmal, because after viewing the match, the feeling was much more worse than pathetic. The Match ended with LA Galaxy surrendering 2 goals to Seattle Sounders, but it will have been much worse, if not for Bill Gaudette.

Watch this Sterling Performance!

That Double Save perfectly demonstrates the SuperHuman Reflex Saves of Gaudette! Almost Unbelievable! Gaudette not only denies Sounders Striker Eddie Johnson, but also Freddy Monetero the Second Time. Alright, I will grudgingly give credit to that rocket by Freddy Montero. Yet, I don’t think even Josh Saunders, should he start for LA Galaxy, can save that Monster Rocket Goal from 35 yards! BUT let us not deny the Heroic Credits to Bill Gaudette!

Bill Gaudette versus New York Red Bulls (Sat, 05 May 2012)

Bill Gaudette once again stood between the posts for this match. Another Steady Performance by Bill Gaudette, if you were to ask me. Gaudette was not at fault with the LA Galaxy players failing to mark Red Bulls’ Joel Lindpere, who struck the early goal in the 19th minute. You can tell the Aura of Confidence that Bill Gaudette gives to the LA Galaxy players, especially the defenders. With Gaudette in goal, LA Galaxy had that piece of mind to pour men forward to seek for the equalizing goal, and to go beyond for that fateful winner. Unfortunately, LA Galaxy’s Final Third saw wasted chances with Forwards unable to find a way past the Stifling Defence of Red Bulls. The Red Bulls players were content to sit out that sole goal and to put the men behind the ball to protect the passing lanes.

The Final Score: LA Galaxy 0 New York Red Bulls 1

Bill Gaudette’s Quote on Joel Linpere’s Goal

“He’s a good player. He’s crafty. European guy, so he’s a little bit about him. He did well. He kind of had a stumbled touch and he hit it quick and over my shoulder, so you have to give credit where it’s due. He was able to squeeze one by.”

Well. Well-said, Bill Gaudette.

BeckhamGalaxy will like to give LA Galaxy Goalkeeper another round of Applause. *Clap Hands* Bill Gaudette absolutely deserves all of the Fan’s Adorations. The problems is, if Josh Saunders returns, will it be First Choice Goalkeeper to Bill Gaudette or Josh Saunders? LA Galaxy Fans, what do you think?

LA Galaxy First Choice Goalkeeper - Bill Gaudette or Josh Saunders?

BeckhamGalaxy Uncovers This Main Topic about “David Beckham” that has been at the back of everybody’s mind.

Well, if you were to compare David Beckham’s performance in the Opening First 3 games with LA Galaxy, if you were Stuart Pearce, you will be striking off David Beckham’s name off the Final 18-Man Squad. After all, Stuart Pearce has said that he would only choose ONLY the BEST out of the shortlist of players available to him.

BUT. David Beckham is one of the best available over-aged players that should be in the consideration of Stuart Pearce. If you consider the latest playing form of David Beckham and LA Galaxy, Coach Bruce Arena has finally tightened his First-Team selection and made a HUGE turnaround of the fortunes of LA Galaxy.

LA Galaxy has started to win games on the road, with the latest scrap being Colorado Rapids. That was a hard-earned 2-1 Victory over The Rapids. Consider the previous Road Game against Portland Timbers. That was another 3-1 victory. There was a nice balance going on here, after 3 defeats in the First 4 Regular Season Games.

Click here to check out 2012 Season Opener Review of LA Galaxy.

A Recommended BeckhamGalaxy Preview, Just for Stuart Pearce

Dear Stuart Pearce:

It is wonderful that you have been appointed manager over the Great Britain Olympic Football Team. I am sure that you are considering players to pick from Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England. And only 3 overaged players will be included into the Final 18-man squad.

And of course, not to pressure your team selection with the 1 million Olympics Football match tickets to be sold.

You should watch this Preview of David Beckham’s Goal against Portland Timbers.

And how about the Landslide Votes by the American public, in giving David Beckham the vote of confidence that his goal is deserving of being the MLS Goal of the Week? (Okay granted. It was mostly by the American public, but I have been hearing all the buzzing tweets from Britain as well.)

Anyway, that was truly a great goal from David Beckham. His First Goal for the MLS Season 2012.

Stuart Pearce, Listen to Ronaldo’s Review on David Beckham

Ronaldo has mentioned that his former team mate David Beckham should be called up as he firmly believes that Beckham has what it takes to step up onto the Olympic Stage. David Beckham should be called up, since he has been axed out of the England Squad by that haughty Italian. Thank Goodness, Harry Redknapp has taken over the reins of the England National Team. At least, England now has a fighting chance in the European Championships 2012.

Oh well. The above review is not by Cristiano Ronaldo, but the Buck-Toothed Ronaldo, with a bulging stomach paunch fitted onto his torso. But Still. Do not disregard the Brazilian player who has won the Bronze medal of the 1996 Football Olympics and went on to win the 2002 World Cup. Not to mention Ronaldo won the Golden Boot award, being the highest goal-scorer in the 2002 World Cup.

Let us hear from you on BeckhamGalaxy, on Whether David Beckham should be Selected for the 2012 Olympics?

That’s right! We want to hear your views in the comment below! Till then!

LA Galaxy Opening Results for Season 2012

I am DEFINITELY not getting used to seeing LA Galaxy conceding so many goals in just 3 matches. That is a total of 7 goals conceded within the opening 3 matches, and what’s more, all 3 matches were played at home ground with a strong fan support (I shudder to think how LA Galaxy will fare in the upcoming match against Eastern Conference Leaders – Sporting Kansas). Disappointments were aplenty as LA Galaxy not only collapsed in the opening of the Regular Season, they were also soundly beaten by underdogs Toronto FC in the CONCACAF Champions League. To think that we were so proud of making a declared challenge on 4 Competitions. Perhaps, we should just concentrate on doing well in the MLS first.

For the upcoming match against Sporting Kansas, LA Galaxy players have to really roll up their socks and start playing together “as a team”. All of the players have to put their individual differences aside and start repaying the faith that the fans have placed upon their shoulders.

SLOPPY LA GALAXY DEFENCE MAKING SCHOOLBOY MISTAKES

Where has the Defence of the Old 2011 Season gone to? Conceding 7 goals in the opening first 3 matches is definitely not worthy of Championship material. Even the experienced defenders on the wings like Sean Franklin and Todd Dunivant were guilty of not marking the opposing players on the wings. A.J. DeLaGarza is a definite feature in the central defence, the question is who will be the first-choice partner with DeLaGarza? The MLS Rookie Tommy Meyer, or the towering New Zealander Andrew Boyens?

Bruce Arena seemed to have shown a preference for Boyens over Meyer based on his last 2 First Team Selections. The Boyens-DeLaGarza pairing worked relatively alright for the match against DC United, but against the counter-attacking New England Revolutions, Boyens has often been too slow off the block to track back and the Boyens-DeLaGarza pair has led to the lightning-quick concession of 2 goals within the first 13 minutes. Shocking.

After leading 2 goals, New England Revolutions were content to sit back and wait for LA Galaxy to start attacking in their own half. Even with the attacking initiative, LA Galaxy struggled to string 5 successive passes and the passing often led to an opposing interception or a stray pass that crossed the sideline. Conclusion: the passing was ABSYMAL.

And don’t even get me started on the Finishing. Somehow, I got the feeling that fielding Adam Cristman will have brought a greater haul in goals scored. All the strikers were too wasteful with their chances. Even Aston Villa’s Emile Heskey will have performed better. Robbie Keane is on a hot streak with 3 goals to his name, but Keane has to finish all the chances presented to him. There were a few clear scoring chances that ended up being botched by the Irish striker.

LA GALAXY’S BEST OFFENCE IS THE DEFENCE

No questions asked. The Best Offence of LA Galaxy is a much more Improved Defence. Bruce Arena has to stick with a permanent pairing and choose between Rookie Tommy Meyer or Andrew Boyens. And the chosen one has to play more minutes with DeLaGarza to start familiarizing with each other’s playing style so that one can cover up for the other to form an impenetrable defensive wall. I am sure Goalkeeper Josh Saunders will definitely appreciate that.

The Defensive Partner of A.J. DeLaGarza, LA Galaxy?

With better defence that does not let in easy goals, LA Galaxy will find their old selves and start playing with more confidence. There is no doubt that the early goals in the Revolutions game has taken a knock out of LA Galaxy, and it is quite obvious that the players were never able to pick themselves up after that. Juninho will be required to provide that defensive cover in front of the Central Defence and to also mark his authority in the middle of the field. David Beckham will need to track the opposing marker to ensure that the “second-chance” balls does not end up with the opposition. Dunivant and Franklin will also need to improve their current playing level and ensure that the opposing wingers does not get to send those dangerous crosses that often.

I hope to see a better LA Galaxy side fielded in the upcoming match against Sporting Kansas on Saturday, 7 April 2012. Sporting has already won their first 4 matches, and they will be looking to add a 5th victory on their home ground. The odds are stacked against LA Galaxy. Be Strong and Courageous, LA Galaxy will need them both to start winning games.

Yes, I have read it and I must say that I STRONGLY DISAGREE on the views of the writer.

On what authority am I criticizing the writer from Bleach Report? Well, on the very fact that if you search the keyword “Beckham Galaxy” on Google Search Engine, the BeckhamGalaxy website is ranked above the Bleach Report article, which is about the Performance Ratings of David Beckham.

The focus of the article appeared to push the entire blame of LA Galaxy’s Two-Game Losing Streak solely on David Beckham. That is rather presumptuous of the writer, who in my opinion, had a myopic view that the entire LA Galaxy Team is resting solely on the shoulders of David Beckham. Pretty Ridiculous.

It is fair point to say that David Beckham was not up-to-standard, and the fact that the Schedule of the Pre-Season Games were ill-planned, which caused match fatigue in not only David Beckham, but the other First-Team players, weighed in heavily. However, the Bleach Report Writer seemed to have forgotten about the other key players like Captain Landon Donovan, Robbie Keane, Edson Buddle, Mike Magee and A.J DeLaGarza. The game of Soccer, or Football to the proud British, is played by a team of 11 players. A Team. NOT an Individual.

Performance Rating of David Beckham: 4/10???

Towards the end of the article, the writer judged and gave 4/10 to David Beckham’s performance over the two Opening Games of LA Galaxy.

A Poor, Miserly 4/10.

That miserable, pathetic rating was bestowed upon David Beckham by a writer who barely knew about the contributions that David Beckham made over the two games, in MLS and CCL. There was the David Beckham Corner Kick Assist to Landon Donovan, who made that unstoppable shot to the Right Corner. David Beckham certainly deserved more than that, after delivering that Invaluable Assist in spite of being pelted with various missiles from Toronto FC Fans, including a Beer Can, Streamers and Toilet Papers.

AND, WAIT FOR IT.

BeckhamGalaxy will like to unleash the Swanton Bomb onto Bleach Report. Period.

BeckhamGalaxy Swanton BOMB Bleach Report

The Amazing Feats of David Beckham

As for The Amazing Feats of David Beckham, while playing for LA Galaxy, I have summarized all of that as follows:

The Amazing Feats of David Beckham

David Beckham, The Assists Leader

I can’t place more emphasis on the fact that David Beckham is invaluable to LA Galaxy for the amount of Assists he contributed on the pitch. He is already on the driver’s seat for the assists made for the opening of the MLS Season. There was that media frenzy during the CONCACAF Champions League Quarter-Finals against Toronto FC, in which he was about to take the corner kick and a Beer Can, with ill intentions or not, came flying in and landed onto the pitch next to the match ball.

Nothing Can Stop David Beckham from Taking This Corner Kick

INDEED. Nothing can stop David Beckham from taking THAT Corner Kick.

Well, it wasn’t only the beer can. There were Red Streamers, and even toilet papers. Toronto FC Fans seemed to have got the idea wrong with the dumping of toilet papers on the pitch. The use of toilet papers should be confined within the toilet compound. I am so not giving out the creative credits to the fans in Toronto.

 Vote: DeLaGarza-Meyer or DeLaGarza-Boyens Pairing?

Kudos to Toronto. They beat LA Galaxy 2-1 at Home Depot Centre and LA Galaxy have themselves to blame for the loss when they were in control of the game while being tied at 1-1. Perhaps, we can go another go at it next season. There is also much to play for CONCACAF Champions League (CCL) Qualifiers 2012. I am looking forward to the upcoming CCL Games this year, after LA Galaxy was beaten by the “Better Team”, Toronto FC.

At one point, I was hoping Toronto Forward Luis Silva would be drafted by LA Galaxy in the First Round of the SuperDraft. Silva nearly added another goal against LA Galaxy at Home Depot Center during the 2nd Leg of CCL Quarter-Finals. The ball flashed just wide of the post. The current Rookie, Tommy Meyer, was supposed to hold up the Defence, as planned by Bruce Arena, apparently, Tommy Meyer is still an “unpolished diamond” who will need more match exposure while partnering with experienced Defender A.J DeLaGarza.  A.J DeLaGarza – Tommy Meyer in the Center? Or A.J. DeLaGarza – Andrew Boyens Defensive Pairing instead.

Another fair point to take note is Marcelos Sarvas. He was not featured in the CCL Quarter-Finals Clash against Toronto, as he had played in CCL for Costa Rican outfit Alajenlense. Sometimes, I wonder how the match will turn out if Marcelos Sarvas had been able to play in the match itself over the two legs.

Vote: Beckham-Juninho or Beckham-Sarvas

HERE COMES THE CRUNCH! Which of the above Central Midfield Pairing would you prefer? LA Galaxy Fans, we will like to hear from you! List your votes in the comments below!

There is one thing on the mind of LA Galaxy fans about ageing stars playing for the team. Are they past their best and simply playing for the sake that fat, handsome paycheck. After all, the MLS is getting more and more competitive and players need to be in their best physical condition, in order to cope with the demands of the game. The question lies, “How will Michael Ballack fare in the MLS?”

To answer that question, we need to analyze Michael Ballack’s latest playing performance, starting at his old club Bayer Leverkusen.

2011/2012 Statistics of Michael Ballack

What makes Michael Ballack a great player is that fact that he is a well-known Midfield General. A Midfield General is one who impose his playing style and tempo in the middle of the pitch, and controls the game by first running the plays of the team. Michael Ballack is someone who does a hell lot out of being a Midfield General. Of course, Ballack’s natural leadership qualities enabled him to give commands to his teammates, and he can count on the advantage of having a vast playing experience for the elite European sides like Bayern Munich and Chelsea and International side Germany. Any young players in the MLS will benefit from Ballack’s experience if they get the chance to train alongside with him.

Michael Ballack has stated his preference to sign for a MLS Club that has a high chance of winning the MLS Cup, and also a salary that is in between Thierry Henry’s $5.6 million and David Beckham’s $6.5 million. The first condition is not a problem for title-challengers LA Galaxy, the second one, however, may prove to be rather tricky.

Will LA Galaxy fans get to see the likes of Michael Ballack, the 4th DP, playing in the colors of white, blue and gold? Personally, I see that the chances are rather slim, but I learn that with AEG President Tim Leiweke’s ambition to transform LA Galaxy to be the best MLS Club in History, “Even the Impossible becomes Possible”.