LA Galaxy @ Houston Dynamo
Saturday, May 26, 2012

BBVA Compass Stadium

Kick-off: 11:30 a.m
ACB Viewing Party: The Gameday Bar & Grille

The LA Galaxy visit Houston’s BBVA Compass Stadium this Saturday when they face the Dynamo in a rematch of the 2011 MLS Cup. Results have not been going in favor of the defending champions, as they now stand in last place in the Western Conference. In just a few days LA lost games against rivals and conference opponents Chivas USA and San Jose, now stretching their winless streak to six games.

Despite the loss, there were some positive things that could be taken out of Wednesday’s game. The team put on a good first half performance, and definitely has things to build upon for the upcoming games. The Galaxy was finally able to score a goal from the run of play, scoring just three minutes into the game. Prior to that goal, LA had not scored in the opening twenty minutes in any game this season. Making his first start of the 2012 season, Hector Jimenez (who would later receive a red card) put the Galaxy ahead after assists from Juninho and Chad Barrett. Despite being down a man the Galaxy (Mike Magee) would get another goal, also from the run of play. The absences of Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane didn’t seem to affect LA up to that point. The red card to Jimenez and a penalty kick given to San Jose would lead to SJ’s come-from-behind victory.

Saturday’s game will be the Galaxy’s last MLS game in a couple of weeks. However, after facing Houston LA will travel to North Carolina and face the RailHawks in the third round of the US Open Cup. After facing the RailHawks, LA will have a break until June 17th when they host Portland at the Home Depot Center.

The Dynamo have taken a draw out of their last two games, tying 0-0 against Portland at home and 2-2 against New England on the road. Led by Will Bruin, Brad Davis, and Brian Ching the Dynamo will look to stay undefeated in their new stadium, while the Galaxy will look for their second win on the road. David Beckham is one yellow card away from a one-game suspension.

LA Galaxy:
11 points, 14 GF, 19 GA

3-7-2, 9th in Western Conference

Home Record: 2-4-1

Away Record: 1-3-1

Houston Dynamo:

13 points, 10 GF, 11 GA

3-3-4, 7th in Eastern Conference

Home Record: 1-0-1

Away Record: 2-3-3

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LA Galaxy vs SJ Earthquakes

 Wednesday, May 23, 2012

The Home Depot Center

 Kick-off: 7:30 p.m

Saturday’s loss against Chivas USA was the first the Galaxy suffered in almost five years. More importantly, though, the negative results keep adding up for LA. Standing in last place in the Western conference, the Galaxy is now winless in the last five games, with the team’s last victory being a month ago in Colorado. So far, the Galaxy has been unable to maintain a shutout through eleven games, and the team has now lost more times this season than it did during last year’s Championship campaign through 38 games.

The lack of goal scorers has cost the Galaxy over the past few weeks. Injuries and lack of productivity from some players have not allowed Bruce Arena to find a consistent lineup. LA has recorded one goal through 360 minutes, with the last goal from run-of-play coming 450 minutes ago. Both LA and SJ will be on short rest as they were in action this past Saturday. After Wednesday the Galaxy will have a couple of days to recover before facing Houston. Both teams will be missing key players (Donovan & Keane for LA, Wondolowski for SJ) who have been called up for international duty.

LA Galaxy:
11 points, 12 GF, 16 GA

3-6-2, 9th in Western Conference

Home Record: 2-3-1
Away Record: 1-3-1

SJ Earthquakes:
24 points, 23 GF, 13 GA

7-2-3, 2nd in Western Conference

Home Record: 4-1-2
Away Record: 3-1-1

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LA Galaxy @ Chivas USA
Saturday, May 19, 2012

Home Depot Center
Kick-off: 7:30 p.m

The “SuperClasico” returns this Saturday when Galaxy visits Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center. Both teams were held to a draw on the road this past weekend. The Galaxy earned a point off Beckham’s free kick against Montreal while the goats gave up a goal a couple of minutes away from the final whistle against San Jose. The Galaxy are now winless in their last four games played, but were able to snap a two-game losing streak with Saturday’s result. Chivas are also winless in their last four, but were able to break their three-game losing streak against the Earthquakes.

The Galaxy’s lack of finishing was again the story this past weekend. Beckham’s goal was LA’s first in over 240 minutes, coming off a set piece. The Galaxy forwards are not only not producing goals, but they aren’t creating opportunities in front of goal. In the first half of the game against Montreal the Galaxy had no shots on goal. The team came out with a different attitude after halftime, as LA’s six shots on goal in the second half put Montreal under some pressure. Former Galaxy ‘keeper Donovan Ricketts made it impossible for the Galaxy to get the three points on the road. Robbie Keane, who played the full ninety minutes, has now been scoreless for the last seven games. Ten games into the season, the Galaxy defense has been unable to maintain a shutout.

This edition of the SuperClasico sees both teams coming into this game as even in the standings as they have been in quite some time. The Galaxy are currently in seventh place, one point above the red and white. Chivas have not won at home, losing all their five games at the HDC by a one goal difference. The game against the goats will be the first of three for the Galaxy in a week. The goats have not had a victory against the Galaxy since September 13, 2007.

LA Galaxy:
11 points, 12 GF, 15 GA

3-5-2, 7th in Western Conference

Home Record: 2-3-1

Away Record: 1-2-1

Chivas USA:
10 points, 6 GF, 12 GA

3-6-1, 8th in Western Conference

Home Record: 0-5-0

Away Record: 3-1-1

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LA Galaxy @ Montreal Impact

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Olympic Stadium

Kick-off: 1:00 p.m.

ACB Viewing Party: Ye Olde Kings Head

The Galaxy continues to struggle. This past weekend LA fell at home to New York, and despite dominating possession for most of the game the Galaxy was unable to find the back of the net. The Galaxy are now winless in their last three games, with the most recent two resulting in defeats.  Under Bruce Arena, LA has never lost three games in a row.

The Galaxy offense has been struggling all season long. In the past 180 minutes LA has only scored once, totaling eleven goals in nine games.  Robbie Keane, the Galaxy’s leading scorer with three goals so far, has not scored since the game against New England on March 31st, going scoreless for six consecutive games. Edson Buddle has an even longer streak, having not scored a goal since the season opener on March 10th. After the game against New York Arena stated “We haven’t found a player that can consistently get us goals. There have been plays there where the ball has to end up in the back of the net and it isn’t and it’s costing us dearly.” And he’s right, while the Galaxy has been unable to keep a clean sheet through every game the team has played, opportunities to score have been created, but the killer instinct in the final third isn’t there.

Montreal, undefeated at home so far this season, host the LA Galaxy this Saturday. The Impact are unbeaten in their last three games and have a two-game winning streak.  To the surprise of many, Montreal defeated Sporting KC this past weekend, handing them their first loss at home. Montreal will face the Galaxy days after having traveled to Toronto for their second leg meeting in the Amway Canadian Championship semifinals.

LA Galaxy:

10 points, 11 GF, 14 GA

3-5-1, 7^th in Western Conference

Home Record: 2-3-1

Away Record: 1-2-0

Montreal Impact:

11 points, 11 GF, 15 GA

3-5-2, 5^th in Eastern Conference

Home Record: 2-0-1

Away Record: 1-5-1

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