No he didn't. I did. And they will. Do you know how to use the internet? http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/tvschedule International Friendly Indonesian All-Stars v LA Galaxy 4 AM Wednesday International Friendly Philippines National Team v LA Galaxy 3:30 AM Saturday
Every year I follow these preseason friendlies with lively interest. I watch to see how the team is jelling, how the new acquisitions are, how the young kids play, etc., etc. I find a online stream to watch, usually. That is, except for this year. I just can't get into it. All the same factors still apply. We need young kids to step up, and they will get time. It's a chance to try things out, and see a glimpse of the future. But this year, with it coming so close on the end of the playoffs, with no new players in yet, and the Cup in our hands.....just not feeling it. I should, but I just don't. Let me know if the kids look good.
They are moving playoff matches to another stadium to make sure the pitch is in top condition for LA? Wow, MLS is hitting the big time.
Thanks for the link. Interestingly, the DirecTV on-screen schedule does not show either of these games. I have set them up to record by date and time, and I will either get the games or six hours of "Magic Jack" commercials.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K0ldlSlQ_M"]Arrival in Jakarta - Asia Pacific Tour - YouTube[/ame]
Galaxy arrive in the big durian http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/beckham-and-galaxy-arrive-in-the-big-durian/481475#Scene_1
Hopefully the youngsters get some major minutes in these matches. These champs deserve it. I'm looking forward to seeing Cardozo (hopefully in the center), Perk, McBean, Jimenez, Keat, etc. They have shown potential when given the chance to play.
Philippines team against LA Galaxy on Dec 3 Goalkeepers (2) Paolo Pascual (Global FC) Ed Sacapano (Philippine Army Fritz & Maciol IBM) Defenders (10) Rob Gier (Ascot United, England) Ray Jonsson (Grindavik., Iceland) Anton Del Rosario (Kaya Cignal FC) Jerry Barbaso (Global FC) Carli de Murga (Racing Portuense, Spain) Reymark Fernandez (Diliman Victory Liner FC) Roel Gener (Philippine Army Fritz & Maciol) Jason Sabio (Kaya Cignal FC) Matthew Uy (Long Island Rough Riders, USA ) Demetrius Omphroy (ex Toronto FC, Canada) Midfielders (10) Chieffy Caligdong (Philippine Air Force Phoenix FC) James Younghusband (Loyola Meralco Sparks) Chris Greatwich (Morris County Colonials, USA) Angel Guirado (Global FC) Jake Morallo (Loyola Meralco Sparks) Jason de Jong (FC Dordecht '90, Netherlands) Manny Ott (FC Ingolstadt II, Germany) TBC Nestor Margarse, jr. (Philippine Army Fritz & Maciol) Lexton Moy (Kaya Cignal FC) Misagh Bahadoran (Global FC) Forwards (7) Phil Younghusband (Loyola Meralco Sparks) Ojay Clarino (University of Santo Tomas) Joshua Beloya (Ceres FC) Jinggoy Valmayor (Diliman Victory Liner FC) Ian Araneta (Philippine Air Force Phoenix FC) Nate Burkey (Kaya Cignal FC) Chad Gould (England Beach Soccer NT) Lexton Moy , Joshua Beloya , Jason Sabio and Nate Burkey are fil-ams playing in Philippines. Anton del Rosario is born in USA. http://filipinofootball.blogspot.com/
It's worth noting what the same guy said in the article I posted: Even for national team matches -- the one thing that reliably sells out Gelora Bung Karno -- the vast majority of Indonesians turn up on the day of the game to buy tickets, so there is validity to his statement. Selling 25,000 tickets in two days isn't too far-fetched. If the weather cooperates -- never a sure thing during the rainy season -- I'd say 40,000 in the stands on game day is a reachable target.
Tivo has the same issue. All I see is "Paid Programming." Awesome. Sigh. If for some reason you miss it, it's playing twice more on Wednesday.
Melbourne Victory vs La Galaxy will be live on Fox Sports 1 (Australia) at 7:30pm AEDT (+11 GMT) on Tuesday 6 December, I don't know if its appearing in your guides over in the US but I would imagine it would be easy for Fox Soccer to pick up a direct feed from Fox Sports Australia
Another 6,000 tickets sold today -- that's 21,000 so far, if you're keeping score at home. I think I see part of why this tour hasn't generated much traction here. The Galaxy has done no media outside of one initial press conference, and today's coaching clinic was an invitation-only event for which the majority of invitations went to friends of the sponsors and those willing to plonk down $650 for an hour with the team. In this sense, at least, the Galaxy is the equal of its European peers.
Low ticket sales force organizers to give discounts for Galaxy-Azkals friendly Francis Respicio, News5 · Tuesday, November 29, 2011 · 4:16 pm While there was much hype about the announcement of Saturday’s friendly between Major League Soccer champion Los Angeles Galaxy and the Philippine national men’s football team, the public hasn’t exactly snapped up tickets to the much-anticipated event. The website of TicketWorld, which is charged with selling tickets for the match, indicate that there is still “good availability” of tickets, reflecting low sales. Ticket prices for the Azkals-Galaxy friendly range from P2,060 to P15,965, which has been called “unfriendly” by local football fans. Prior Azkals matches were usually the hottest tickets in town, with games being sold out before to the event. Given the slow uptake of spectators to the match, the game’s organizers have allowed the sale of tickets for a 35 percent discount since last night. Discounted tickets will only be made available at TicketWorld outlets and not online. Buyers need to mention the code “#code6987″ to avail of the discount. Sales of the said tickets is being done through the United Football League. UFL marketing manager Coco Torre says he expects ticket sales to pick up given the high-profile event. Selling the discounted tickets, Torre also says, is UFL’s way of helping further promote football in the Philippines. Meanwhile, there seems to be less interest with tickets for the Galaxy’s open practice and clinic on December 2. Tickets to the event, which sell for P1,545 and P3,090, remain in “excellent” availability according to the TicketWorld website. http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/low....azkals-friendly
I think those guides get downloaded to your TV only once or twice a week, so maybe this was a late decision by FSC and didn't make the deadline for the last download. I do plan to check again tonight in case the guide gets updated.
2,819 police personnel to guard LA Galaxy match http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/11/29/2819-police-personnel-guard-la-galaxy-match.html
That sounds like one cop for every ten fans given the current ticket sales. LAG will get their appearance fee, take some money from the locals, and move the circus on to the next set of rubes.
LA Galaxy vs RI ticket sales still far off target http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/11/29/la-galaxy-vs-ri-ticket-sales-still-far-target.html
at least the cops can watch the game for free http://english.kompas.com/read/2011...sonnel.Deployed.for.Indonesia.LA.Galaxy.Match
For those who missed it [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9hp0H8QTFM"]David Beckham Indonesia - YouTube[/ame] Beckham snippet of the Press Conference [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcBdhk2s4PU"]David Beckham ponders his LA Galaxy future - YouTube[/ame]