The Carson Daily, Oct. 9th

Morning ladies and germs. Some cool stuff yesterday. Seems like folk enjoyed that season ticket holder event. Cool that the Galaxy go a bit out of their way to show their appreciation for their fan base. Klinsmann won his first match as USMNT manager.

The Galaxy clinched the Supporters' Shield, which I should have realized, but didn't, is a fan made award that MLS adopted. According to Stuptown Footy, the Shield is presented three times, at the Fan Summit, a front office ceremony, and now during the MLS awards presentation. So no on field presentation, but it'll be handed out along with things like MVP and Golden Boot and whatnot. 

GALAXY: Sounders' loss delivers Shield - Soccer Blog - ESPN Los Angeles
The Galaxy will have one fewer goal to accomplish when they return to action next week: The Supporters' Shield is theirs following the Seattle Sounders loss..

Klinsmann finally notches first win as USA coach - World Soccer - Yahoo! Sports
In his fourth try, Jurgen Klinsmann led the USA to a 1-0 victory over Honduras thanks to Clint Dempsey's goal. 

US wins 1st under Klinsmann, 1-0 over Honduras - World Soccer - Yahoo! Sports
The United States got Jurgen Klinsmann a victory in his fourth try as American coach. Clint Dempsey scored in the 36th minute and goalkeeper Tim Howard made several key saves in a 1-0 exhibition victory over Honduras on Saturday night. "It's huge for all of us. You don't ever want to go a long period of time without winning," Howard said.

Dempsey goal gives Klinsmann 1st win as U.S. coach - Total Soccer | Fútbol Total - MiamiHerald.com
Clint Dempsey broke a 233-minute scoring drought for the U.S. to beat Honduras in a friendly at Sun Life Stadium on Saturday night.

Ireland play waiting game with Keane - The Irish Times - Sun, Oct 09, 2011
Soccer:Marco Tardelli was refusing to rule Robbie Keane out of the forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifer against Armenia this morning but did admit that time is against the Republic of Ireland captain.