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LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers (6/19)

Posted on June 17th, 2013 by acosta19 in Game Preview. (View Comments)

LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

StubHub Center

Kick-off: 7:30 p.m

For the first time in over three weeks the LA Galaxy will once again play at home and will be looking to return to winning ways when they host the Portland Timbers at the StubHub Center. Since the 4-0 win at home on May 26^th the Galaxy have lost three in a row and have been outscored 10-1, bouncing out from the US Open Cup in the process.

The Galaxy has suffered in the final third for most of the season. With Robbie Keane unavailable with injuries or on international duty the problems in the attack have become more apparent. Another factor that has impacted the Galaxy’s recent results is the absence of Omar Gonzalez, who is slowly claiming a starting position with the United States Men’s National Team in World Cup Qualifiers.

Since Portland joined the league in 2011, the Galaxy has always seen favorable results against them. In five meetings the Timbers have one victory, the other four games going the Galaxy’s way. Contrary to the previous couple of seasons, the Timbers are on a good run and one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Having been one of the worst teams on the road in the previous two seasons, Portland is now the only team unbeaten away from home in MLS. The Timbers are unbeaten in their last fifteen games in all competitions, suffering only one defeat in the 2013 campaign so far. With Darlington Nagbe, Will Johnson, and Ryan Johnson leading the attack the Timbers have been shut out only once this season.

On Monday morning it was announced that the Galaxy had acquired Pablo Mastroeni from the Colorado Rapids. The deal gave the Galaxy the veteran midfielder and the rights to midfielder Baggio Husidic, who currently plays for Hammarby IF under former Galaxy player and coach Greg Berhalter. In return, the Rapids received one of the Galaxy’s international spots through the end of 2014 and their second round pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft. Pablo Mastroeni is eligible to play Wednesday night, and might see some minutes as starting midfielder Marcelo Sarvas is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.

THIS IS LA!

LA Galaxy:

20 points, 22 GF, 18 GA

6-6-2, 5^th in Western Conference

Home Record: 4-1-1

Away Record: 2-5-1

Previous Games:

(6/8) Real Salt Lake 3-1 LA Galaxy

(6/2) NE Revolution 5-0 LA Galaxy

(5/26) LA Galaxy 4-0 Seattle Sounders

(5/19) NY Red Bulls 1-0 LA Galaxy

(5/15) Philadelphia Union 1-4 LA Galaxy

Portland Timbers:

26 points, 25 GF, 16 GA

6-1-8, 3^rd in Western Conference

Home Record: 4-1-2

Away Record: 2-0-6

Previous Games:

(6/15) Portland Timbers 1-0 FC Dallas

(6/8) Chicago Fire 2-2 Portland Timbers

(5/25) DC United 0-2 Portland Timbers

(5/18) Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 Portland Timbers

(5/12) Portland Timbers 3-0 Chivas USA

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ACB Town Hall Meeting, STH Event, Free Tickets and More!

Posted on June 12th, 2013 by acosta19 in ACB News, Events, Galaxy News. (View Comments)

ACB Town Hall Meeting, STH Event, Free Tickets and More!

The first team does not have a game this weekend, but there are several reasons why you should be at the StubHub Center this Saturday:

ACB Town Hall Meeting:

2:30 p.m

Lot 13

Do you have ideas on how ACB can improve? We want to hear you out! Join us and make your voice heard. Meeting will be held at our tailgate location before the season ticket holder event.

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Season Ticket Holder Event:

5:00 p.m

Season Ticket Holders have until this Friday at 5:00 p.m to RSVP for the STH event. You may RSVP up to the number of season tickets you have.

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3^rd Kit Unveiling, Q&A with Chris Klein and Gyasi Zardes:

7:05 p.m

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Reserves- LA Galaxy vs LA Blues

7:30 p.m

Second meeting between the Galaxy and Blues reserves. A few weeks ago the Galaxy defeated the Blues 4-3. This was scheduled to be a home game for the Blues but will now be hosted by the Galaxy. Admission and parking are free.

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Free Tickets:

Every Season Ticket Holder is being offered 2 free tickets to the 6/19 game against Portland. Offer applies regardless of how many season tickets you have. STH have until Friday at 5 p.m to claim their tickets.

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#LAAway:

- Join ACB as the group travels up north for the Galaxy game at SJ on June 29^th. Spots on overnight and same day turnaround buses are available. $63 includes transportation and game ticket.

- Going to Portland next month? Tickets are available to purchase ($42) up til Friday 6/14. Don’t be left out!

- Info for both trips can be found on the ACB facebook page under the Events tab.

@acosta19LA

LA Galaxy @ Real Salt Lake (6/8)

Posted on June 5th, 2013 by acosta19 in Game Preview. (View Comments)

LA Galaxy @ Real Salt Lake

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Rio Tinto Stadium

Kick-off: 6:30 p.m

Things did not go as expected this past Sunday for the LA Galaxy. Coming off a huge 4-0 victory at home against Seattle, the Galaxy traveled to the East coast to face New England and look to continue their winning ways. Having to play without Omar Gonzalez and Robbie Keane always seemed like a difficult task for the Galaxy, but nobody could have predicted the final score. The Galaxy ended up losing 5-0, one of the worst results in recent years.

Despite being the better team in the early stages of the game LA found itself down 1-0 midway through the first half. The game was still 1-0 around the 70^th minute, but from there things fell apart for the Galaxy. The defeat ties the record for the worst loss in Galaxy history along with the 5-0 defeat to the MetroStars in 2002.

After a very disappointing performance the Galaxy will once again hit the road to visit Rio Tinto Stadium for the second time this season. Just a little over a month ago the Galaxy went into Rio Tinto and defeated RSL 2-0 with goals from Mike Magee and Charlie Rugg. The most impressive performance of the night belonged to Brian Rowe, one of many youngsters starting for the Galaxy that day. After the shutout the young goalkeeper returned to the bench to make space for Carlo Cudicini, who has been criticized frequently over his performances so far this season.

Real Salt Lake will host the Galaxy after defeating fellow Western Conference opponent San Jose by a 3-0 score. Since the last meeting between Real and the Galaxy, RSL has gone lost just one out of seven games played in all competitions. Just like the Galaxy will be without Keane and Gonzalez once again, RSL will be without their leading-goal scorer Alvaro Saborio, who was called up to take part in Costa Rica’s World Cup Qualifying matchups.

THIS IS LA!

LA Galaxy:

20 points, 21 GF, 15 GA

6-5-2, 4^th in Western Conference

Home Record: 4-1-1

Away Record: 2-4-1

Previous Games:

(6/2) NE Revolution 5-0 LA Galaxy

(5/26) LA Galaxy 4-0 Houston Dynamo

(5/19) NY Red Bulls 1-0 LA Galaxy

(5/15) Philadelphia Union 1-4 LA Galaxy

(5/11) Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 LA Galaxy

Real Salt Lake:

24 points, 21 GF, 15 GA

7-5-3, 2^nd in Western Conference

Home Record: 4-1-2

Away Record: 3-4-1

Previous Games:

(6/1) Real Salt Lake 3-0 SJ Earthquakes

(5/25) Real Salt Lake 1-1 Chicago Fire

(5/19) Chivas USA 1-4 Real Salt Lake

(5/11) Montreal Impact 3-2 Real Salt Lake

(5/8) NE Revolution 1-2 Real Salt Lake

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LA Galaxy @ NE Revolution (6/2)

Posted on May 31st, 2013 by acosta19 in Game Preview. (View Comments)

LA Galaxy @ NE Revolution

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Gillette Stadium

Kick-off: 1:30 p.m

The LA Galaxy are back on the road and back in the East coast to face the New England Revolution. After last week’s dominant display against Seattle at home, the Galaxy will look to keep the momentum going against the Revs, who will look to keep their winning streak alive.

After a disappointing road trip the Galaxy returned home and put on a show against the Seattle Sounders. Before the first half came to an end the Galaxy was up 4-0, with Robbie Keane getting his first hat-trick in a Galaxy uniform. Keane’s hat-trick was the Galaxy’s second this season, with the first belonging to Mike Magee. After being traded for Magee, Robbie Rogers made his debut in a Galaxy uniform, playing 13 minutes.

There will be changes in the Galaxy line-up on Sunday. Robbie Keane and Omar Gonzalez will not be with the squad as both are with their respective National teams. Robbie Keane has given the Galaxy attack a boost since returning from injury, helping the Galaxy score eight goals in three games. In the defensive side of things, Gonzalez has been key to keeping the Galaxy tied at second in the league with the fewest goals allowed. Gonzalez’s absence leaves a spot to be filled (by either Leonardo or Meyer), and it’ll be no easy task. Bruce Arena said “Omar is one of the premier defenders in the league, so you don’t replace Omar that easily, but we have a good group of players in the back. We’ve interchanged players since the beginning of the year, so there’s no reason to believe we can’t do it in an efficient manner and win games.” AJ DeLaGarza also gave his thoughts on the absence of Gonzalez, saying “In the air nothing’s getting past him. Everyone has to step up. Now that he’s leaving hopefully we can continue to do what we’ve been doing.”

After seeing the reserve squad be eliminated from the US Open Cup on Wednesday, the rest of the team is in Boston to face the Revolution. New England is on a 3 game unbeaten run, posting impressive results in those three games. The Revs have kept the Red Bulls to a 1-1 draw, defeated TFC, and defeating the Dynamo, ending their record-setting home streak in the process. New England’s attack is led by players such as
Diego Fagundez, Juan Toja, and now Juan Agudelo. With 16 points, New England is tied with the Crew for seventh place in the Eastern Conference.

LA Galaxy:

20 points, 21 GF, 10 GA

6-4-2, 4^th in Western Conference

Home Record: 4-1-1

Away Record: 2-3-1

Previous Games:

(5/26) LA Galaxy 4-0 Seattle Sounders

(5/19) NY Red Bulls 1-0 LA Galaxy

(5/15) Philadelphia Union 1-4 LA Galaxy

(5/11) Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 LA Galaxy

(5/5) LA Galaxy 0-1 Houston Dynamo

NE Revolution: