GALAXY PLAYOFFS KICK-OFF THIS SATURDAY AGAINST EARTHQUAKES The 2002 MLS Cup champion Los Angeles Galaxy open their run in the 2003 MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday, November 1 at 7 pm when the host the San Jose Earthquakes in the first leg of their home-and-home, aggregate-goal Western Conference Semifinal series at The Home Depot Center. The return leg of the series will be played at Spartan Stadium in San Jose on Sunday, November 9 at 6 pm. The two-match series concludes a string of four consecutive matches between the heated rivals, with the Galaxy managing a home win and a road tie in those contests.
I think Torres has to start. The Smurfs have had no answer to him. My line-up (not the fat man's) GK-Hartman D-Bo D-Califf D-Marshall M-Pete M-Simon M-Cobi M-Torres (Right) M-Sasha (Left) F-Ruiz F-Moreno I would let Sasha go as long as he can, and bring in Albright to mop up. I would bring Cien in for Torres late and move Cobi wide, unless we're behind and then I let Cien replace Simon and push Torres up top. I agree that this first one is must win, and when we do the series is over. A draw makes it harder, and a loss is unthinkable to those ba$tards! See you all at Victoria St.
If the Dudes play the 'quakes in these next two matches like they did in the last two, I'll be more than satisfied. Go GaLAxy!
Important TV broadcast info FROM MLSNET.com: http://www.mlsnet.com/special/mlscup/2003/broadcast.html
Anyone else been checking the weather report for tomorrow. Last I saw, it should be wet tonight buy should clear up by kick off tomorrow night.
It says TBA for the yahoo platinum, any one have any more information? I'll be angry if I can't watch or listen to the games....
at this point i think it's best to stick with bo. the constant rearangement of the backline this season contributed to our poor season. after watching the last match against the smurfs i was impressed with the back line (apart from the opening 5 minutes of the first overtime and the goal). waldo over at mlsnet.com says the players from san jose said they were going through the motions in the last two games... maybe the second game, which meant nothing, but then again the galaxy obviously didn't take it too seriously either bringing off ruiz at the half. the first game though i don't buy that for a second. the josers wanted the shield... not to mention i don't think any team about to play a 4 game series would intentionally "take a break", it can be demoralizing, i can't imagine the smurfs were happy with either of the last performances and will want to make ammends... often times that can lead to a team trying to hard and screwing the pooch (sort of like LA this year in a lot of games). i'd ove to see a carbon copy of the past fortnight, go for the big win tomorrow, then another in san jose. i'll settle for a 2-0 and 0-1 though c'mon LA.
The team's goal has always been to win the Cup. This year is no different, but the season was the worst we have had. If this is an indication of the Galaxy's potential in the play-offs, then the future does not look good. If the Gs cannot reach the final then it's best hope in the play-offs is to play spoiler. Eliminating San Jose, and if posible Chicago, would be a bright spot on a dismal season. Go Galaxy!!! And kick Smurf ass. 100_Fires? Is this me' ol' friend? If it is, good to see you back. If not, welcome to our boards newbie.
Isn't it good to be wrong once in a while? Thanks for the birthday present LA! ..no really...today is my birthday...
Yay! Go Galaxy! Turned it on when it really had to happen. I had a feeling this season was due for a turn around - especially with the 3-0 scoreline - after we've had a hard time finding the goal all season. MLS champs don't go down easy. We'll take it to the finals.
the only way we could eliminate chicago is in the final i'm not getting overly optimistic, it's tough to tell if san jose is playing really badly, or la is playing really well. first half was pretty even. second half we started a bit slow, but i thought otherwise we controlled the game. the beer shower was uhm interesting. good thing i had a spare pair of clothes in the car surprised the baby jesus didn't get a card for his elbow on cobi.
Lalas was a spectator, while Marshall played on the left in a 3-back line. Maybe Sigi is saving Big Red for the road leg? Anyway, 1 goal allowed in three matches against the 'Quakes bodes well for the Dudes in their match at Spartan. Go GaLAxy!
A boring first half, but a great second half. It could have been 4-0. The goal by Sasha was flukey, but I'll take it. Ruiz's goal was great. Good heads up play by Bo to send that long pass to Ruiz for the finish. Marshall looked like a liability. There were occasions where I'd ask "What are you doing?". Even though DeRosario was subbed, we still had Mullan to contend with, who kept lurking around to pounce on the attack. A good win for us and dejecting to the Quakes. I'm feeling great!
Definitely the latter. The G's just seem to be ... clicking, whereas b4 they weren't. Not all season long. I see the G's in the final.
Fish vs. Dayak. This was posted over on the LARS boards by Chris Wode who seems to be (based on previous posts and his claims) a G staffer.
Wasn't Dayak the guy that won Comeback player of the Year award after he broke his leg or something? (Then he ends up winning the header that eliminated the Fusion in 2001...heartbreaker for me that one was) Personally, I hope one of LA's hacks breaks Dayak's legs...I wouldn't shed a tear.