Dude, MLS Cup means absolutely nothing. It means nothing when you're still getting slaughtered by USL sides. It means nothing when your league is getting ranked 88th in the world and I can't say I disagree right now. This game certainly doesn't help.
Try as they might, I buy my tickets on craigslist or on stubhub or through the Galaxy direct. I would NEVER pay the ticketmaster ticket prices and neither should anyone else!
He started Eddie Lewis. He started without Ricketts AND Gonzilla AND Dunivant , not just one or two of them, he GUTTED the defense. Plus no Stephens. He did not have the team mentally prepared to play, they looked shocked from the get go that they couldn't just stroll past PR's guys, and that they would have to unlock a well organized defense in depth, or defend fast counters.
Are you serious? $75 per ticket? Anywhere? Unbelievable. Like I said, the next one should be free. Let's pack the place!
That's the stupidest thing I have ever heard! So if your team won it, it would be meaningless to you? Some fan you are
Regardless of which you value, we as fans shouldn't have to choose between the MLS Cup and the CCL. We should be able to have a team who is capable of competing (and getting it up) for both.
Another thing that i don't understand. In MLB, players bow out of the All-Star game all the time. being that their was a MEANINGFUL competition the night before, would it not have been prudent for the Galaxy players to say skip it? Or is the fact that people will actually attend this match and watch on ESPN make it a better showcase for the players themselves? I don't know. but something (priorities) are clearly askew.
Compared to winning Champions League MLS cup doesn't mean much. Sure we can duke it out all we want domestically but until we win something of importance this league will never be respected. I'm pissed because I thought this Galaxy team had the best chance to win this whole tournament.
And as upset as I am about letting a Fire fan down.. No wait, screw Sh1t-cago. Don't worry, we'll win the FIFA World Club Cup for you in a few years, but there is work to do before that. Until then, we'll beat up on you this weekend for fun
If you guys start the petition, I'll definately sign. Seatle gave the money back from their opening loss I don't see why the Galaxy can't do the same!
In theory you're correct, but in reality, it's meaningless. Until the Mexican teams get legitimate challenges from somewhere, the tournmanet is by and large meaningless to anyone who "respect" would matter to. I mean seriously, the Mexican teams would much rather being playing in Libertadores then the CCL. The fans of MLS have shown a sad disinterest in the tournament (driven by lack of advertising, lack of knowledge, and most definitely lack of results). So what would the "respect" of winning the CCL really give us as a league? Support from some MFL supporters on big soccer? I can't imagine we're losing players to other leagues because we've struggle in international tournaments (especially not any European players). I understand the desire for our league to dominate and get some sort of bragging rights, but to say MLS Cup is meaningless shows a distinct lack of perspective with regards to MLS as a league.
Because our club is not "supported" by a pathetic circle-jerk of narcissicists? I want the FO to keep the ********ing money and win the ********ing return leg.
in some fairness to Puerto Rico, they just played the perfect game... they had four shots all night, every one of which went in. not likely that's going to happen too often.... for my take, that own goal serves em right for stacking so many bodies in the box all night. least they could do is have one bounce off thier own players into the net. Gaudette made some really good saves. they took every one of thier opportunities to perfection. they've been here before and knew exactly what they were doing. we on the other hand seemed to completely underestimate them lots of players had off nights: lewis especially, but donovan as well. off night for the galaxy and the perfect game for them.... this is what we get. unlikely we can come back needing to score at least 4 in puerto rico while not conceding any, especially given that our defense is now officially hemorraging. painful lesson to learn...
It's not meaningless, but I guess you could say, meaningless when looking at the bigger picture. It's about the only meaningful international tournament we have that we can use to prove the true quality of MLS.
Just got home from the game and as a season ticket holder what can I say.... it was very disappointing. I read Nick Green's column and it seemed like the Galaxy were focused on this champions league game, but when I saw Josh Saunders in the net, I had to question what I read this morning. No offense to Saunders, (before tonight, I thought he was a good keeper), but not having Ricketts in there tonight told me enough about what they thought of the tournament or what they thought of the team they were playing against. Please note that I'm not solely blaming Saunders for the loss as there is plenty of blame to go around, only commenting on the mindset or strategy of not having the #1 keeper in there for those of you who say we need to focus on the MLS, I don't disagree and I think I understand as I was somewhat happy that the Galaxy were eliminated from the US Open Cup (for selfish reasons as I didn't want to get stuck with a US Open Cup as one of my Season Ticket Holder Bonus Games). Tonight, though, it almost felt like the end of a season. I really wanted the Galaxy to prove themselves in a tournament where other MLS teams have faltered and somehow I was arrogant enough to think that they had the depth to go far in this tournament. I was wrong and well, I'll get over it. On a positive note, props to Angel City Brigade, they were energetic even though the rest of the stadium was a bit dead tonight. Sat on the opposite end of the stadium and appreciated your enthusiasm throughout the game.
If you look at the first 3 goals you will see that Berhalter on the 1st did not cover in the middle. He falls back and allows the primary header. the second he dosent mark closely and the 3rd he turns his back as the guy shoots it almost comes off his back when he should have been closing the guy down. He should be fired fourthwith.
yep. now that was sideline and center, but if i was going to go, i wanted a good seat. i had figured the prices might be a little discounted since this was not a league game and midweek games are never even close to sold-out, but apparently the FO has a different mindset. anyway, it was so hard to watch on TV, i was thanking my lucky stars i didn't waste the money for that embarrasment. one of the games i DID get a chance to attend last year ... and i brought friends to as well, was the 6 goal smackdown Dallas laid on us. i think this one tonight hurt worse than that did.
Leonardo is not the answer. I've never felt comfortable with him in the back line all season. This game was s***!
You are describing the MLS being at an all-time high, correct? Do you think Europe or the rest of the world respects more the MLS or La Primera Division de Mexico? Mexico has been historically more competitive and internationally better known than the still infant MLS. Barcelona would likely draw more people to a match if they were to have Club America play in Camp Nou than Columbus Crew. Serie A teams would know that playing Toluca would be more competitive than playing the Los Angeles Galaxy. I doubt Manchester United would respect Real Salt Lake more than Chivas de Guadalajara. Accept it, MLS is respected because it is a pot of Gold, but not because it is a skilled league. To be part of the CCL, you already have to be part of the creme of the crop of your league, and on top of that you have to compete against very talented teams from your region. I don't see how it isn't already glorious to be among the elite of your country, and in addition to that, own the elite of all of your regional rivals. I think you are confusing two different competitions. CCL isn't USOC. Los Angeles still has a chance, and I expect a serious butt kicking of Puerto Rico next game. I think CCL means something to Galaxy players.