The Carson Daily, Nov. 5th

Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot. 

Thank goodness that poem is short : )

Almost noon here in LA, but I hope you've had a cup of coffee and a nice pastry. Woke up this morning, queued up Newcastle - Everton to check in on Tim Howard. Saw that Ian Darke wasn't on the call, they said he's still following MLS so we'll surely seem him again Sunday, and possibly through the MLS Cup. It's certainly a nice gesture from ESPN, even if he's paired with cocoa puffs. 

Anyhow, let's see what the papers are saying about the LA Galaxy today: 

David Beckham and the L.A. Galaxy take on Real Salt Lake in the second of two playoffs games Sunday. - Grant Wahl - SI.com
Five thoughts on the MLS Cup playoffs as we head into Sunday's league semis: Kansas City vs. Houston (5:30 p.m. ET, Fox Soccer) and Los Angeles-Salt Lake (9 p.m. ET, ESPN):

Beckham Pushes to Finish Line in Last Year of Contract - NYTimes.com

David Beckham set up both goals in the Galaxy’s elimination of the Red Bulls from the playoffs, but he’s still chasing the championship that has eluded him in M.L.S.

Real Salt Lake defenders Borchers, Olave remain questionable after injuries | The Salt Lake Tribune

The status of Real Salt Lake’s first-choice center backs remains up in the air going into Sunday’s MLS Western Conference Championship. Jamison Olave and Nat Borchers, who both suffered thigh strains during RSL’s 3-0 victory against the Seattle Sounders on Oct.

Real Salt Lake: RSL, Galaxy to renew their rivalry of contrasts | The Salt Lake Tribune