Wow...... I've come to the conclusion that you will always find a negative thing to say when the Galaxy are involved (and it may not be about the Galaxy, but whom they play) in the topic, and thats quite alright, I can accept this. When I was an Admin on this sight the far majority always saw the glass 'half empty, not half full', and if it was a team they were not fond of, they responded in a negative manner. This was a problem I always had, people posted with there heart, not there head. Like I said, I do realize thats the way it is, so while I think its a shame because there is so much people can 'add', but choose to 'subtract' and I have come to accept it.

And you are correct, Chivas first goal was a great shot, but very poor defending by Xavier. You never allow a player to dribble uncontested in the 18 yard box, which he did. Gullitt made mention of this after the game in an interview, and took exception to the second goal which Xavier failed to clear as the ball squirted through his legs.

For a team (LA) trying to figure it out as we go, I saw positive things out there. I said in my previous postings that the back line leaves much to be desired, still the case, but this again was the first time Gullitt had lined the back four up in those specific positions.

I don't mean to be harsh with my statements, you are correct about the shabby defense played, but I saw more good things in that game then bad and I'm one that likes to dwell on the positives. And finally, I can turn on my TV on any given game day and see poor defense no matter what league we are speaking of, most goals are scored because of poor defense or a breakdown, not because of a great shot.

Well there's only two of us chatting it up in here. If I agreed with you on everything, it wouldn't be much fun now would it? You're a Galaxy supporter, so you're bound to see the glass half full (and you should). While I on the other hand, can give you a different perspective from someone outside the box with the glass half empty towards the Galaxy.

Maybe I should start a D.C. United thread so you can post from outside the box with the glass half empty.

Thanks for not taking it personally, it was never meant to be. I would like to think I don't see the glass half empty of full, but just report on the facts. I'll be the first to tell you when they perform terribly, as they have, and as I have reported, But I will tell you when they do good as well. Thats where I have a tough time, it's not such a hard thing to do, that is report without being bias, all that is required is to see things for what they are.

This is off topic here, but I am a bigger Gunners fan, they are my team and for me there is nobody even close as far as my supporting. But if they play poorly, I will say so. Why? Because simply put, they played poorly. when I posted regularly, then became a Mod, then became a Admin I would be upfront and honest. I did get rather tired of those who posted either so against them that all they did was post to wind people up, they became rude and totally biased one way or the other that I realized I was wasting my time. And I had some other obligations that caused me to step aside. But my point is, this football forum could be so good (it's already good, but i mean so much better) if people would 'talk about the game', not try to be antagonistic and rude. Anyway, enough, I've gone on way to long. Finally, I'g love to get back to posting about the EPL, thats where my love is, and like I said, about Arsenal. But, like I also said, I'm not willing to put up with all the rubbish that goes on when someone is trying to make a sensible point....

Good thing you weren't here when we lost to Tottenham 5-1. It went on for good 2-3 weeks. People came out of the woodworks, new people joined the forum, only to say ... 5-1.

Well, they had a right to be happy when you consider they are always looking up to Arsenal in the tables. It's a sad story when one game makes your season........

Uh oh ... This doesn't sound good.




On a brighter note. You could get picked out to play on the reserves squad. How awesome would that be?

Interesting stuff, to say the least. It's good that he mentioned he hasn't tried to change things 'YET'..... I think that may come in due time, but I may also venture to say that this might be the occurrence with other MLS teams as well and is just accepted, in other words, this is how it's done here.

While I for one minute do not agree with how things are run if that is so, and I see no reason for Ruud to fabricate here, I still think he must realize that this is the MLS, still an infatile of a league when compared to not only what he's familiar with but to every major league in the world.....

In due time......

Do the Galaxy have a youth program? (excluding Beckham's football school)

Yes, they have just started a youth system this season. We here in Southern California are a hotbed for youth soccer teams, we are known for our youth players and the clubs they play for. As more and more MLS teams are wanting to capture the youth players while at the same time not stepping on the existing clubs toes it is something that will be interesting to see pan out.

I coach and have coached for a number of years, and for todays serious soccer player to be able to say I am associated with 'you insert the MLS team' youth team is great.......

Another change in the back for Gullitt's Galaxy saw them go behind 2-0 before Beckham scored from outside the 18 bending a shot in the upper left hand top corner. He would later curl a free kick in the the same spot to tie the game at 2-2 where it eventually would end. The first 25 minutes LA was outplayed by Real before they started to come to life. They have yet to play a full 90 minutes where they are the better team. All in all, a point the road is gladly taken.

Edson Buddle was injured very early in the game and Gordon replaced him. Gullitt would not sub for the rest of the game, which would indicate he doesn't have much depth on his bench and he'll go with who he thinks are his best until they beg to come out. Not sure how long that will last, at some point his younger players are going to have to get 'baptized by fire'.......

It's only 1 point, but it's better than none.............

Two good goals from Golden balls there. How many games have been played so far this season?

Galaxy have played 6 games in total. 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses.

And yes, both of Beck's goals were very nice, absolutely nothing the keeper could do on either of them.....

I didn't watch this game so have nothing to say really about it. The two Beckham goals were world class. His first goal was pretty much a free kick. No one closed down on him, he just teed it up and placed it into the top corner. It was brilliant.

Pretty strange night............. Either of the teams impressed, and the Galaxy played like they were in a funk. Beckham couldn't make a pass, complete a cross and just seemed frustrated and Donovan did one of his disappearing acts and overall they were totally out of sync and one never felt they were in the match, even when they tied the score at 1-1. NY wasn't much better, Altidore didn't work off the ball, Angel never got the ball in position to do something with it, but the one time he did he made LA pay and it ended up being the winning goal. It was a totally frustrating night.....

Overall this has been a strange start to the MLS season. The perennial strong teams are struggling and the teams everyone really didn't favor to do well are doing well. Still, it's early on and there is still away's to go...