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Discussion in 'LA Galaxy' started by The Cadaver, Feb 22, 2011.

  1. ProudNatRN

    ProudNatRN Member

    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Jun 10, 2002
    Norwalk, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Poor Bradford, he was most definitely on an upward trajectory with us and with the US U-20s when he got injured at that tournament. I remember it didn't look like a serious injury at first, but it was a bad one. It essentially ended his career with us and his status as a top caliber prospect. Shame really, he was quick and swaggy prior to the injury, and just did not come back with the same intensity and confidence.
     
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  2. The Cadaver

    The Cadaver It's very quiet here.

    Oct 24, 2000
    La Cañada, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Didn't know where to post this, and I am only providing this info as some of you were kind enough to ask me to.

    Both surgeries are behind me. Both were successful, I had cataract surgery in September and last month had a total hip replacement, Full recovery for the cataract surgery took about a month, On the hip replacement, I am doing physical therapy and the only significant limitation at this point is I cannot drive, which pretty much leaves me housebound,

    I have been playing in the Twitter sandbox a bit, and done some lurking here, I hope to be more active in the future, for better or worse. This place is pretty special and I have missed not being in a position to participate.
     
  3. TrickHog

    TrickHog Moderator
    Staff Member

    Oct 14, 2002
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So happy the surgeries went well and you are on the road to recover. And as the OG of LAG BS, I think anything you do counts as Alumni news....
     
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  4. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    And we miss you. Glad you have recovered from your surgeries @Cadaver!
    Were there complications with your cataract surgery? I had both eyes done and I felt fine really quickly.
    Hip replacement is major - are you are happy with the results?
     
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  5. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    PS - Don’t worry about being a bit off topic - our moderator has given up on training us. Something about us being “learn-proof” I think.
     
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  6. hav77

    hav77 Member+

    May 31, 2010
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Glad to hear from you and thank you for the update. Maybe getting hip surgery myself soon.
     
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  7. The Cadaver

    The Cadaver It's very quiet here.

    Oct 24, 2000
    La Cañada, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No problems with cataracts. Just a month of various eye drops for full healing.
    Hip replacement immediately relieved the bone-on-bone pain caused by worn out cartilage. But the incision and the muscles take time to heal and strengthen. Staying with the PT program is not easy but necessary. And, yes, I am pleased as things had gotten pretty painful for a few months leading up to surgery. This will be my last medical report. I did think about using my X-ray as my new avatar but decided not to gross you out.
     
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  8. Geneva

    Geneva LA for Life

    Feb 5, 2003
    Southern Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    SO great to hear from you! I had that hip surgery 3+ years ago and it went well. Those ortho docs are amazing. The cataract surgery is probably in my future. :) Hope you can drive soon.
     
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  9. Dawdler

    Dawdler Member+

    Apr 2, 2005
    Los Angeles,CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    [​IMG]
     
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  10. 73Bruin

    73Bruin Member+

    Jul 12, 2008
    Torrance, California
    It appears that the Galaxy dodged a major bullet in not signing Pavon to a DP contract after he returned to Argentina. As far as I can tell:
    1. His rape case is still not settled 2 years after it was filed.
    2. He has never recovered his 2020 and prior years form after his post Galaxy ankle surgeries. After 2020, he has had a total of 5 goals and 6 assists in all competitions against first tier opponents and since 2022 only 1 goal and 1 assist with his Brazilian club.
     
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  11. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Are you saying our best efforts to screw ourselves failed?
     
  12. 73Bruin

    73Bruin Member+

    Jul 12, 2008
    Torrance, California
    You could certainly look at it that way. Its almost certainly true that Boca's greed cost them a multi-million dollar payout as they ended up letting Pavon go after 2021 on a free.

    Its strange, I knew that he wasn't doing well, last year, but I thought that perhaps he might fit in as a TAM or just a regular salaried winger for the Galaxy this year considering his contract was expiring. However, his stats were so bad, I can't even see that. Jonathan Perez seems like a much better choice (and indeed might be better than Memo) if he is able to play.
     
  13. Benny Dargle

    Benny Dargle Member+

    Jul 23, 2008
    LA
    #513 Benny Dargle, Mar 10, 2023
    Last edited: Mar 10, 2023
    Rough news for Nick DePuy. The coach's comments suggest that the Galaxy may not have been forthcoming about what was keeping him out last fall. I don't know if that's true, but Nashville only paid $50K in GAM for him, plus a 2d round draft pick the Galaxy may not even sign. That's about what you pay for a lottery ticket in MLS.

     
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  14. Lazy Assed Assassin

    Jul 21, 2015
    Even a year ago I would have dismissed out of hand any shady business in transfers. The revelation our club and our President are incompetent cheaters means reports like this can’t be dismissed until the rot is cut out.
     
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  15. TrickHog

    TrickHog Moderator
    Staff Member

    Oct 14, 2002
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yep. Once you are outed as cheats, everything you do will be viewed through that lens.
     
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  16. The Cadaver

    The Cadaver It's very quiet here.

    Oct 24, 2000
    La Cañada, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I just don’t think our front office is smart enough to pull off a scam like that.
     
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  17. 73Bruin

    73Bruin Member+

    Jul 12, 2008
    Torrance, California
    To the best of my knowledge, it is standard procedure (at least in American sports) for trades to include physicals for traded players by the team receiving those players. If the player fails the physical, the trade is unwound. To me this is basic due diligence. Gary Smith can cry me a river.
     
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  18. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    #518 skydog, Mar 11, 2023
    Last edited: Mar 11, 2023
    That article is clear as mud. I suspect there may have been some funny business going on (like LAG not disclosing some health info) only because it is a weird thing for a coach to insinuate publicly without reason and because I don't trust our FO. But who can tell from reading that random assortment of sentences masquerading as a coherent story?

    I remember being puzzled and remarking on DePuy's complete disappearance last season. Over our final 10 games his minutes were 0, 90, 80, 90, 90 and then 0, 0, 0, 6. I assume he saw no action in Sept/Oct because of injury but IIRC (iffy) the injury reports were either absent or sounded pretty mild.
     
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  19. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Reminds me of an old joke that I can't tell .... for many reasons.
     
  20. Dan Loney

    Dan Loney BigSoccer Supporter

    Mar 10, 2000
    Cincilluminati
    Club:
    Los Angeles Sol
    Nat'l Team:
    Philippines
    Seba's going through it.
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  21. TrickHog

    TrickHog Moderator
    Staff Member

    Oct 14, 2002
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  22. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Sorry for Seb even if he brought it on himself. Sorry for Becky as well. Hope they work it out and come out stronger on the other side.
     
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  23. Geneva

    Geneva LA for Life

    Feb 5, 2003
    Southern Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I wish Sebastian Lletget well and better. Seems that so many stumble in the constant glare of the spotlight. He's admitted his fault which is the first step.

    I know nothing about what's happened, so if I've minimized or mischaracterized anything, sorry about that. I don't plan to check out the details.
     
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  24. Benny Dargle

    Benny Dargle Member+

    Jul 23, 2008
    LA
    Cameron Dunbar scored a nice free kick for Minnesota United 2. He has had one start for the senior team when they were severely depleted, but otherwise has been an unused sub there.

     
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  25. MPNumber9

    MPNumber9 Member+

    Oct 10, 2010
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Impressive goal.
     

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