The LA Galaxy were able to come from behind to snatch a point from the Vancouver Whitecaps, the match finishing 2-2 at BC Palace last night. Jose Villarreal was able to score the equalizer, the eighteen year old's first MLS goal.
The LA Galaxy defeated the Portland Timbers tonight on the strength of five goals from their designated players, the final score 5-3. David Beckham and Robbie Keane both had braces as the offensive core of this team continues to blossom.
The LA Galaxy picked up three points on the road against the Chicago Fire on the strength of a Robbie Keane brace. Keane also wore the armband today, his birthday, as Landon Donovan was held from the starting lineup
After surrendering three straight goals to lose a match when they were up 1-3 in San Jose, tonight the Galaxy failed to convert chances in the goal area and lost to the Philadelphia Union on a stoppage time goal 1-2.
It was a known going in to Saturday's match between the LA Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes that it was going to be a shootout. Per Opta, the Earthquakes had been held scoreless just once in 16 (now 17) MLS matches, and the Galaxy had only managed two clean sheets all year.
Well that was certainly a good popcorn eating match. The goals came fast, and they came a bit furious. Ultimately, the LA Galaxy lost to the San Jose Earthquakes 4-3, with Chris Wondolowski scoring the match winner.
From last place to fifth, but the work isn't over yet. The Galaxy now have an incredibly important match to prepare for, as a win over San Jose on Saturday would move the team back into contender status.
Just seven days ago there were articles about if this Galaxy would repeat the feat of the 2006 Galaxy and miss the playoffs after winning MLS Cup. Now the Galaxy are in fifth place in the West, taking nine points in seven days.
The LA Galaxy were able to shoot their way to a 2-3 victory against Real Salt Lake last night. Given that he had a brace and an assist, it should be no surprise that Landon Donovan was the game's biggest star.
The LA Galaxy were able to come from two goals down to defeat Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy Utah, winning 3-2 on the strength of a Landon Donovan brace.
