Ching all business as Montreal faces Houston in pre-season
By ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif. -- For months, people have awaited Brian Ching's first match against the Houston Dynamo. After being left unprotected by Houston in the expansion draft, Ching threatened retirement before eventually being selected by the Montreal Impact. The fallout set the stage for potential tension in Ching's first match against his former...
Juninho’s return adds proven commodity to loaded Galaxy midfield
Photo by ISIPhotos.com By ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif. -- The rich got even richer on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Galaxy solidified their role as odds-on MLS Cup favorites by re-securing Brazilian midfielder Juninho on a year-long loan. Juninho, who served as the Galaxy's midfield engine during the past two seasons, returns to Los Angeles...
Rapids edge Chivas in preseason friendly
Photo by David Bernal/ISIphotos.com By ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif. – The Colorado Rapids squeaked past Chivas USA, 1-0, in a physical preseason scrimmage between the two sides on Tuesday. Second-half substitute Quincy Amarikwa put the Rapids ahead in the 85th minute. Rapids midfielder Steve Emory won a ball and then fired a cross to the...
Songo’o shines as Timbers defeat Galaxy 4-1 in preseason scrimmage
BY ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif. -- Cameroonian midfielder Franck Songo'o stole the show for the Portland Timbers as the trialist set up a pair of goals to help lead the Timbers to a 4-1 win against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Tuesday in the first MLS pre-season match for both teams. Bright Dike opened the...
Buddle believes German detour has made him better
Photo by Michael Janosz/ISIPhotos.com BY ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif. -- Fresh off his year and a half long stint in Germany, Edson Buddle does not feel like the same player that departed the Los Angeles Galaxy after a stellar 2010 season. He believes that he's even better. Buddle's return to the Galaxy became official last...
Expectations high as Buddle returns to LA
Photo by Michael Janosz/ISIPhotos.com By ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif. -- With Landon Donovan, David Beckham and Robbie Keane, the Los Angeles Galaxy boasted one of the strongest rosters in MLS. Now with the addition of Edson Buddle, the Galaxy's attack may be the finest in league history. Buddle returns to the Galaxy after leaving the...
Galaxy Notebook: Villarreal out six weeks, Birchall’s status in question and more
BY ADAM SERRANO The Los Angeles Galaxy enjoyed a banner day on Wednesday, but it was by no means a perfect one. After signing forward Edson Buddle and acquiring midfielder Kyle Nakazawa in a deal from the Philadelphia Union, the Galaxy learned that homegrown signing Jose Villarreal will be out for six weeks. The youngster...
Earthquakes add Güvenışık and re-sign Busch to extension
BY ADAM SERRANO The San Jose Earthquakes believe that they have found another compliment to Chris Wondolowski with the signing of Turkish forward Sercan Güvenışık. The 31-year-old German league veteran impressed the Earthquakes during a two month trial with the club last season, which included scoring two goals in a reserve match against the Los...
Sarvas eager to build his own legacy with the Galaxy
Photo by Michael Janosz/ISIPhotos.net BY ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif. -- Marcelo Sarvas has some big cleats to fill. Brought in from Costa Rican side Alajuelense, the 30-year-old Brazilian midfielder was signed by the Los Angeles Galaxy during the offseason as a replacement for fellow Brazilian Juninho. A fan favorite, Juninho served as the club's midfield...
Several familiar faces missing as Galaxy open training camp
BY ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif. –Fresh off one of the most successful seasons, the Los Angeles Galaxy returned to the practice field amid a steady downpour at the Home Depot Center. Missing several pieces like Landon Donovan, Robbie Keane (both on loan), Omar Gonzalez (injury) and Juninho (joined Sao Paulo) the club returned to the...
Leiweke ponders Galaxy legacy after bringing Beckham back with new deal
By ADAM SERRANO LOS ANGELES -- David Beckham has always been a vital part of AEG president Tim Leiweke's plans for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Now as Beckham prepares for his second stint with the club, Leiweke is considering the legacy that he will leave on his team. On Thursday, the AEG-owned Galaxy announced that...
Beckham re-signs with the Galaxy, hints at future ownership in MLS
Photo by Kevin Cardem/Fox Sports BY ADAM SERRANO LOS ANGELES --It is official, David Beckham will be returning to MLS and it appears that he may be staying for quite some time. The Los Angeles Galaxy presented Beckham before a group of reporters on Thursday to announce his new two-year-deal with the club. The 36-year-old...
