Category Archives: LA Galaxy
Donovan Shines, Brazilians Sputter as Galaxy Beat Revs on Opening Day
There is a world-wide assumption that, when it comes to a ball, Americans can only throw and catch while Brazilians can do the samba with the ball at their feet and never miss a step. Every time a Brazilian … Continue reading
MLS, Players Union Staring at March 25 Deadline
Landon Donovan took a plane from London to Los Angeles on Sunday, wrapping up his 10-week loan spell with Everton. After hitting an In-N-Out, he’ll be getting set to start the MLS season with the Galaxy. Maybe. As I’m sure … Continue reading
Donovan Will Make a Permanent Move to Everton
To call Landon Donovan’s loan to Everton a success is to call the Grand Canyon a decent-sized hole. Tthe loan has exceeded everyone’s expectations. Beyond fitting in well from the start, starting every game, scoring one and creating a good … Continue reading
Landon – This Saturday is Why You Went to Everton
On Saturday morning, Landon Donovan will board a bus at Goodison Park, the stadium at the top of the photo amid all the working class houses, and travel about a mile to Anfield, the stadium at the bottom of the … Continue reading
Having MLS Stars Go to Europe is Great for US Soccer … and Good for the MLS
As Landon Donovan settles into the Everton, Michael Bradley becomes even more a fixture at the Bundesliga, and Stuart Holden and Ricardo Clark leave the US and take big career risks to fight for a position on European teams, many … Continue reading
Landon Donovan Puts One in the Net as Everton Cruises
Landon Donovan gets to put a check mark next to “Score a Goal” on his loan to-do list as he neatly put one in the net and almost had a second in Everton’s comfortable 2-0 win over Sunderland. After Tim … Continue reading
Everton Unlucky, Donovan Solid in Debut
Landon Donovan may not have put all the doubts to rest, but on a frigid day in North London, he clearly showed that he has the skills to play against a top team in a top league. Everton should have … Continue reading
Landon Donovan’s Checklist for Success at Everton
Saturday morning Landon Donovan will arrive in Goodison Park to begin his loan spell with Everton. As he settles into his seat and watches his new team take on Carlisle United in the FA Cup, he will be working on … Continue reading
Donovan Extends Galaxy Contract, to be Loaned to Everton
Landon Donovan and the LA Galaxy announced an agreement today where Donovan has signed an extended contract with the Galaxy taking him through the 2013 MLS season. It seems an agreement is also in the works to allow Donovan to … Continue reading
Random Thoughts on the MLS Cup
After that cesspool of a result in Paris on Wednesday, it is nice to turn our attention to a league where the sportsmen are pure, the referees are beyond reproach and the game is always played with a spirit of … Continue reading
