Three Star Daily, Feb 23rd: Diamond Dogs and Rebel Rebel

Much like a frozen biscuit made fresh again, the LA Galaxy have kicked off a preseason slate of games; again. A host of starters went the full 90, bevy of women wore Beckham T-shirts customized with sharpie, and there were some crazy goals. Donovan RIcketts says he wasn't surprised when he was moved, and Soccer United Marketing hires a new Senior Vice President of licensing. All this and more as we look at what the papers are saying about the LA Galaxy, after a summary of yesterday's match:

1st Half

'1 Benny Feilhaber (New England) 1-0

'31 Edson Buddle (Los Angeles) 1-1

'36 John Lozano (New England) 2-1

'37 Mike Magee (Los Angeles) 2-2

2nd Half

'74 Jeremiah White (New England) 3-2

Final

New England 3-2 Los Angeles

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