LA Galaxy forward Edson Buddle and defender Omar Gonzalez answer questions during a press confence for the Honda SuperClásico Chivas USA attempted a comeback but fell short in the second match of the Honda SuperClásico on Sunday, losing to the LA Galaxy by a 2-1 score. Edson Buddle and David Beckham gave the Galaxy the lead in the first half, while Alan Gordon struck back for the Red-and-White in the second half, scoring his first goal for the club. The result
Photo/Gatorade, Susan Goldman Lead Major League Soccer in goals. Check. Lead the Galaxy to an 11-2-3 record, good for first in the West. Check. Earn a spot on the USMNT’s 23-man roster for the World Cup. Check. Make two appearances at the World Cup in South Africa. Check. Undergo a battery of tests that included an air displacement chamber, the MOXUS Metabolic Cart System, and cognitive function speed tests. Check. The last item seems to be out of place, but it is actually quite a
This is perhaps the busiest time we have ever experienced. We are less than a week away from the start of the historic 2010 World Cup. We are in the midst of an exciting and successful outdoor season for MLS, USSF D-II, USL-2, and PDL. We are organizing a series of major events including our area’s largest World Cup party, a national soccer combine, and our continued coverage of the Ohio Vortex offseason. Our inbox is flooded with hundreds of e-mails each and every
It has taken me a while to take in the roster decisions by Bob Bradley. He deserves our utmost respect and support. Yet I want to call attention to a few choices that may cause difficulty for Bradley in South Africa. Robbie Findley is not World Cup material. He has 1 goal and 2 assists for Real Salt Lake this season. The strikers have to be the most worrisome group for the USMNT. I do think Edson Buddle is going to do great things
The Crew's Rogers and Marshall were solid picks for Bob Bradley's preliminary World Cup roster. Today was a big day for the stars of American soccer. National Team Head Coach Bob Bradley announced the 30 players that would be headed to training camp. Only 23 of these players are guaranteed a trip to South Africa. Here is our take on the selections: The Best Combo: Landon Donovan and Edson Buddle, L.A. Galaxy. It is doubtful that Buddle will see significant minutes if he makes it through