Something official from the Galaxy as to who is in camp on Monday...

Discussion in 'LA Galaxy' started by mbar, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. mbar

    mbar Member+

    Apr 30, 1999
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    http://thelagalaxy.blogspot.com/2008/02/whos-back-and-whos-not.html

    With preseason training camp opening on Monday, here is the latest list of players on the 2008 preseason roster.
    Goalkeepers- Steve Cronin, Charles Alamo
    Defenders- Kelly Gray, Ty Harden, Ante Jazic, Mike Randolph, Troy Roberts, Abel Xavier, Julian Valentin, Greg Folk, Sean Franklin, Michael Gavin,
    Midfielders- David Beckham, Kyle Martino, Kevin Harmse, Chris Klein, Quavas Kirk, Josh Tudela, Peter Vagenas, Brandon McDonald, Matt Hatzke, Daniel DeGeer, Elly Allen
    Forwards- Edson Buddle, Landon Donovan, Alan Gordon, Carlos Ruiz, Israel Sesay


    Interesting things to me:

    1) Gray listed as defender
    2) No Babayaro yet
    3) X is expected to be there
    4. Kirk is listed as midfielder, I think now's the time to experiment with him at outside back.
    5. Klein listed as a midfielder.

    Listed positions don't mean much, probably.
     
  2. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    That's one sad defensive corps.
     
  3. Baysider

    Baysider Member+

    Jul 16, 2004
    Santa Monica
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    First, I'm glad to see the blog supply us with some useful information. Good job guys (although there's only one "l" in Ely)

    It's good that X is back.

    I think Kirk is in a difficult position. If they thought he could play at right back there wouldn't have been such a need to draft Franklin. But once he gets off Generation Adidas, he makes too much money to be a backup. I guess they could renegotiate his salary though, since he'll have completed four years at the end of this year. I think if he's going to stay on the team in the long run he's going to have to win a job on the right side of the midfield.
     
  4. NowhereMan

    NowhereMan Member

    Jan 30, 2004
    NorCal
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I thought it was interesting that Vagenas is still on the roster. I thought someone mentioned that his contract was over and not re-signed.
     
  5. Geneva

    Geneva LA for Life

    Feb 5, 2003
    Southern Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I wonder if anything will/has come of that rumor that the Galaxy were trying to get Tally Hall back in the US? He's with the U-23's right now.

    Also, Randolph is expected on Monday - I thought he was with the U-23's in Florida?

    Also, I think it's good news that Cronin is with the USMNT still. He must have made the travel roster. Edit: I'm wrong - he didn't make the roster for Mexico in Houston...http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_5177348.html

    Good to see the blog in action :):

     
  6. SheffWedFan

    SheffWedFan Member

    Dec 23, 2005
    Thousand Oaks, CA
    Club:
    Sheffield Wednesday FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    What happened to Celestine Babayaro?
     
  7. ragbone

    ragbone Member+

    Sep 2, 2005
    Santo Tomas, Batangas, Philippines.
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If he isn't already signed, it's too late until July.
     
  8. Baysider

    Baysider Member+

    Jul 16, 2004
    Santa Monica
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    It's still OK. Our transfer window goes until April. In any case, he's out of contract so I don't think the transfer window applies anyway.
     
  9. Riggins56

    Riggins56 New Member

    Nov 10, 2007
    Essex UK.
    There's a rumor in the Uk that a former Southend United (Coca-Cola league Division 1) player called David Cowley has signed for the Galaxy, does anybody know anything about this.
    Tried looking him up but can't seem to find anything!!!:confused:
    :cool::cool:
     
  10. profiled

    profiled Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 7, 2000
    slightly north of a mile high
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    This is correct, if you are out of contract, the transfer window isn't a factor.
     
  11. ragbone

    ragbone Member+

    Sep 2, 2005
    Santo Tomas, Batangas, Philippines.
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I stand corrected. My understanding was that it applied to all international transactions.

    Thank You.
     
  12. Baysider

    Baysider Member+

    Jul 16, 2004
    Santa Monica
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    According to Google he plays a mean oboe, although I don't think that's the guy we're interested in.

    He's also a 20-year-old left winger who was released this year from Southend United (3rd tier). So, right position, uninspiring background.

    The only report of this rumor that I saw was by someone who claimed to work with his Aunt.

    Also, the nickname of Southend United is the "Shrimpers". I had no idea that you could catch shrimp in England; unless they're referring to the toe-sucking practice in which case I really don't want to know more.


    The Galaxy blog reported that they were going to have several "invitees" to camp this week. It wouldn't surprise me if he was one of them.
     
  13. CanuckFan

    CanuckFan Member

    Dec 13, 1999
    Calgary
    Club:
    FC Energie Cottbus
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Harmse is already in mid-season 'enforcer' form. Got in a fight and ejected on the weekend as a Cdn B team took on a Danish side in Florida.
     
  14. Geneva

    Geneva LA for Life

    Feb 5, 2003
    Southern Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Good God.
     
  15. dmhines

    dmhines Member

    Dec 28, 2006
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    WTF is with this guy . . .
     
  16. mbar

    mbar Member+

    Apr 30, 1999
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    :eek: :eek: :eek:

    I really liked him early last season but dear god...
     
  17. mbar

    mbar Member+

    Apr 30, 1999
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  18. mbar

    mbar Member+

    Apr 30, 1999
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  19. Soccer Obsession

    Jun 13, 2007
    Pasadena
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    hahaha, this is ridiculous. i guess every team needs at least one 'enforcer'. especially us- we need someone to protect becks and donovan because we don't want them retaliating for a hard tackle or something.
     
  20. SoccerMan94043

    SoccerMan94043 Member+

    May 29, 2003
    San Jose
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Gray is a defender... LA was playing him out of position (though he's played both).


    Looks like you're ahead of FC Dallas in that he showed up. You'll probably need to get used to the lack of participation though.
     
  21. mbar

    mbar Member+

    Apr 30, 1999
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

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