Having called the game for HDNET last night at Gillette Stadium here are a few observations off the top of my head:
*Just short of 40,000 fans….Beckham drawing power amazing.
*LANDON DONOVAN the star of the show behind EDSON BUDDLE, I hope we stop wasting him as a wide midfielder for the national team. If Bob Bradley wants to go conservative then play with a five man midfield with Donovan at the top so as not to waste his ability to get behind a defense. Our most dangerous attacking player most be put in a position to be a goal scoring threat to opponents
DONOVAN scored twice in the 2-2 draw and both were fantastic goals…….Now has 16 on the year to lead the league.
*EDSON BUDDLE and TAYLOR TWELLMAN both could not control a ball to save their lives. Though Twellman was brave as hell on his goal. Forwards who couldn’t hold the ball killed the quality of the game.
*ARENA is having an influence on LA…EDDIE LEWIS had a solid debut but will not get past many people. LA fielded very experienced line-up under ARENA.
*SAINEY NYASSI was tormenting ANTE JAZIC with pace in the 2nd half and ARENA made a good change bringing on MIKE RANDOLPH and moving LEWIS inside.
So do the DYNAMO do it over CHICAGO before we have to high-tail it out of town with GUSTAVO chasing us?
This will be the first time that CUAUHTEMOC BLANCO and BRIAN MCBRIDE visit Robertson and will be on the field together.
This game has it all, start quality, teams in need of points plus what should be a good playoff type atmosphere. Don’t forget to where your ORANGE.
Still have my thoughts about the DYNAMO center-back situation with EDDIE ROBINSON having an indifferent year due to injury, suspension and performance. Hopefully he can find his ALL STAR form from last year.
Tell me your thoughts on this game!!!
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How many games do the Galaxy and Arena expect to win giving up an average of 2+ goals per game? Obviously they can score. Arena knows defense wins championships. Look at his DC United years vs his NY/USMNT years. I don’t expect to see the Galaxy make the playoffs until they improbe that pathetic D. Speaking of pathetic, as I’ve harped on before, raising the salary cap would free up money to improve quality obviously, but clubs like Colorado and Kansas City show NO intention of becoming serious contenders and spending the money necessary to win.
Completely agree with your thoughts on Donovan and the Men’s National Team. Please, Bob, get a clue – put the best scorer in National Team history back up top!!