P/I/P Season 29: MLS CUP -- LA Galaxy vs RBNY, 12/7/2024, 1 PM PST - Apple TV free and FOX

I like how Riqui obviously protects his beautiful face by wearing a hat and sunblock most of the time...lol

 

Vanney Presser

 

That’s the rumor that he wants out - and I don’t see him staying on his cost.

 

I had read some rumors awhile ago that he wanted out. I think in the rumor thread. I don’t see us keeping him.

But who knows and hope he’s awesome on Saturday.

 

They just released the grass berm seats for...

$225 face value ($265 after fees) !!!

Crazy stuff.

 

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Robbie Keane in the house on Saturday.

 

This is cool. Wonder is Zlatan will make an appearance.

 

You can’t lose in front of the king..

 

Why, why, why with the massive lip filler? Especially on young beautiful women like Claudine Keene above. It is soooo unnecessary. Plus, it makes them less attractive, not more. IMO.

 

King Keano is coming home 👑

Robbie Keane will be in the house for @MLS Cup 2024 presented by Audi. pic.twitter.com/NOB2SozslU

— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) December 4, 2024

The King himself.

 

Reus is recovering from his groin pull. Supposed to practice in full tomorrow

#LAGalaxy Greg Vanney gives update on Marco Reus, "Indications are he is trending in the right direction and I suspect he'll be ready for Saturday."

Adds Reus is "doing his work" inside today but will return to training tomorrow.

— Justin Ruderman (@JustinRuderman_) December 4, 2024

 

That is real loyalty to fly out for this. I love Keano.

After Donovan my favorite Galaxy player. Well tied with Magee. And AJDLG. And Omar, Franklin, Rogers, Dunivant, Penedo, Juninho, ....

 

I think part of the calculation is if that you don't know how much Reus you will get so starting him protects you to have a good sub off the bench as opposed to subbing him on and him breaking down. Tough call.

 

I know the earlier teams and LAG History........but something about a team that wins 3 MLS cups in 4 years. Dynastic stuff. Legendary squad.

 

Reppin’ the Western Conference Champs 🗣️ @LAGalaxy pic.twitter.com/snB7ucbLVK

— LA Kings (@LAKings) December 5, 2024

corporate synergy!

 

One thing I will say about Reus is that like Maya, I don’t believe he’s ever been on a first division team and won a title. He was not on Germany’s 2014 World Cup team and Dortmund hasn’t won a league title in over a decade. In the German press he’s been quoted as saying that one of the biggest reasons he came specifically here is because he thought he could win a title.

If he can go I’d guess it’ll be as hard as he can go until he breaks.

 

Reus is a defensive liability, I think he's proven that in many of his more recent games. IMO his best use is for set pieces.

I'm not seeing practice, but I would go with Fagundez to start, then depending on game state you could bring in Reus or Brugman or both. If you must have a goal, give Reus the call, otherwise trust the stronger, younger player who can play both sides of the ball.

 

Another thing to consider if we play Reus is that it's a different role playing with Delgado than Puig. Puig is both unpredictable and needs cover at times. Presumably, Reus could stay higher with someone like Delgado and would have fewer defensive responsibilities.

 

I’m thinking how Delgado goes could be key to our success (or the the other way). He’s always been able to put in workmanlike performances and be effective but the beginning of this season he really seemed to bring a precision to his game—instead of forced and low percentage his passes were simple and perfect for his teammates to build off of or finish. Instead of a dumb turnover for no reason his one touch layoffs were hitting teammates in stride. I think some of that is maturity and fitness fresh legs at the start of the season, some of that was hitting the peak production years of his career in terms of experience and fitness, and some of that was being surrounded by players who saw the game like him or could make up for an on-time but imperfect pass with their own speed or skill). Now since he’s lost his 90 minute per game status some of the imprecision has returned, but he showed last game he is still an upgrade in our midfield when paired properly. I hope we see first half of the season lights out Marky for the win.

 

I agree Delgado is key - I'm sure he'll start and I hope he has a great game. His secondary assist against Seattle was a wonderful quick touch and great awareness, and we possibly wouldn't be in the final without him.