not sure. Seems pretty “head coachy” "I am truly honored to be named the first Manager in San Diego Loyal history," Donovan said in a team release. "This is the right place, at the right time, with the right people for me to begin my managerial career.
On this day in 2014, Robbie Keane was named the league's MVP at a ceremony at LA's Ritz-Carlton. "It would be hard to say that we could be here without him," Bruce Arena said. "He is that valuable." Keane was also named in his third consecutive MLS Best XI pic.twitter.com/TU7n8NxJ7e— Galaxy History (@GalaxyHistory) December 3, 2019 To this day, I think Keano only gets this because Landon got the award named after him that year, because for me Donovan was hands-down the team MVP and best player in MLS that year: LD lead the league in assists and chances created LD was 7 times Galaxy MOTM, more than any other Galaxy player and tied for most MOTM performances in MLS that season LD was 4 times player of the week, more than any other MLS player LD was player of the month for August (Keane never earned POTM that season) I think Keane gets it because of his best in MLS stats that season (something ridiculous like 20 G, 12 A, back before that was a common thing) but Donovan was better overall that year.
Those were the days! We were so lucky to have both of them. They were brilliant, and entertaining to boot.
Another one ✍️The club signs the 2018 MLS SuperDraft second overall pick @TomasHilliard for the 2020 season.Welcome to Sacramento, Tomas 👋➡️ https://t.co/RUi11aTbHm pic.twitter.com/Tz6Kae5BZ9— Sacramento Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) January 8, 2020
https://www.foxsportsasia.com/footb...pool-academy-graduates-villarreal-john-cofie/ Villarreal in the Philipines
Scrolling through the cable guide, and what do you know, Ashley Cole is on Fuse, on the show Kickasso, about shoes. He was asked about his career and mentioned his former clubs. Provider of world class custom hand-painted footwear and clothing. Hand-crafted art in Los Angeles, California. They are making him a pair of cleats, they used blue and gold and an overall galaxy/starry theme to represent LAG. We are one hour away from the debut of #Kickasso! Watch @k_obrand take @TheRealAC3's custom Nike to another level. Tune in at 11p only on Fuse. pic.twitter.com/uUQTTMI1I5— FUSE TV (@fusetv) January 22, 2020 #KickassoFacts: Learn some fun facts about the @Nike Tempo Legends, and see the incredible custom sneakers @k_obrand made for @TheRealAC3 now on https://t.co/tJTSS9X2ag. #Kickasso. pic.twitter.com/myQxt7mCNa— FUSE TV (@fusetv) January 24, 2020 Cool, the entire segment: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=968448393496921
Pete Vagenas was hired as the Technical Director for a Chinese Super League club. That is . . . unexpected. Peter Vagenas, former player & senior official of LA Galaxy, joined Shijiazhuang Everbright as a Technical Director. He reunions with Afshin Ghotbi, former assistant coach of LA Galaxy in the newly-promoted CSL side. The 1st coach & manager in Chinese clubs brought from MLS. pic.twitter.com/OLVs3vJU4B— Titan Sports (@titan_plus) February 6, 2020
Antuna having a tough go of it at Chivas Chivas Twitter is having a field day yet again with former LA Galaxy winger Uriel Antuna after he went another game without contributing a goal or assist. He now has 0 in almost 500 minutes.Chivas bought Antuna for $11 million.Miami bought Pizarro for $12 million. pic.twitter.com/HIe2nNywJV— MLS Buzz (@MLS_Buzz) February 16, 2020
And in more alumni news there are many, many Galaxy players on the Hall of Fame ballot: Former U.S. women's national team goalkeeper Hope Solo is among the first-time eligible players on the ballot for the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame. Solo, dismissed from the team following the 2016 Olympics, joins fellow U.S. national team members Brad Davis, Whitney Engen, Herculez Gomez and Clarence Goodson among 14 players first-time eligible players on the 42-person ballot. Former MLS players Mike Magee, Carlos Ruiz, Nat Borchers, Conor Casey, Justin Mapp, Jamison Olave and Robbie Rogers also are on the ballot for for the first time, as are Women's Professional Soccer league players Jen Buczkowski and Kelly Smith. .. LA Galaxy President Chris Klein, who played for the U.S. and in Major League Soccer, and former national team defender Kate Markgraf, currently general manager of the U.S. women's national team, are among six players in their final year of eligibility along with ex-U.S. forward Clint Mathis. A player must appear on two-thirds of the ballots to gain election. Among the holdovers are LA Galaxy star David Beckham, current U.S. national team coach Gregg Berhalter, U.S. captain Carlos Bocanegra, defender Steve Cherundolo and New York Red Bulls star Thierry Henry. I hope Mathis makes it in this final year of eligibility. He wasn't a star at the top of the game for a long time but what he did in a short time meant the world for the growth of soccer in the US. Not only did he help us get into the 2002 WC, including a crucial assist to Josh Wolff for a much needed late 2-1 win against Costa Rica, but w/o his absolutely amazing "goal of the year" against SK we don't make it out of the group, the "Dos a Cero" run of dominance against our Southern neighbors doesn't exist and a billion people don't see Donovan get robbed of a handball call against Germany in the WC Quarterfinals. I remember what a big deal Mathis' goal was at the time, to the point he's going on Letterman and kicking from the roof of the CBS building into a goal on top of another Manhattan building. Great times! It's also Robbie Rogers' last chance. A true pioneer of courage in sports. Go Robbie! And of course the Hall of Fame is getting their one shot to be allowed in by Mike Magee. Hopefully the mighty Magee is merciful with them.
Not a bad resume, @SFranklin5! All the best in retirement!🌟 MLS All-Star 2008⭐️ 2008 MLS Rookie of the Year🛡MLS Supporters' Shield 2010🏆 MLS Cup 2011🛡MLS Supporters' Shield 2011🏆 MLS Cup 2012🌟 MLS All-Star 2014 pic.twitter.com/wi5VskUMIg— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) March 4, 2020