Win-Win Situation
The Galaxy have really been stepping up, now that the pressure to do well is upon them. From here on out, winning is essential to clinch a spot in the playoffs. And, being second to last in the Western Conference, it's even that more important. The only team as of now who has clinched a spot is the D.C. United, after that, it's anyone's game. This past Saturday, the Galaxy welcomed the Kansas City Wizards to the good ol' HDC. After an uneventful first half, Donovan was back in action as he set up Alan Gordon not once, but twice as Gordon scores 2 goals for the Galaxy in a 10 minute stretch. The Wizards managed to get one past Hartman in between Gordon's 2, making the final result 2-1. The Galaxy earn 3 desperately needed points, which ties them with the Real Salt Lake, and places them squarely within 3 points from a playoff spot. They would need to defeat the Houston Dynamo Sunday night in order to move ahead of the Chivas USA (provided that Chivas lose) and tied with the Rapids (provided Rapids lose as well). AND...
...Speaking of the Dynamo, they faced of against the Galaxy in what was one of 2 semi-final games in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Tournament. The Galaxy have just been steamrolling through the competition during their quest for a second straight Open Cup Championship. Galaxy had home field advantage, as the good ol' HDC played host to this crucial game. The first half was full of close calls and near misses. Both goalies were kept on their toes, and after the first 45 minutes, the Galaxy had met with the Dynamo net twice (goals by Alan Gordon and Donovan) to Houston's 1. It looked like it would end at 2-1 when 3 minutes into stoppage time, Gordon-Vagenas-Quaranta triple touch play resulted in the Galaxy's 3, and game clenching goal. Final score, 3-1. The Galaxy advance to the Open Cup Final, and will face off against the Chicago Fire (who defeated D.C. United 3-0) on Sept. 27th, at Toyota Park in Chicago. The Open Cup is just one win away, but how far is the MLS cup? Hopefully not too far out of reach! Come On Fellas! Let's Make It Another Double Championship Year!
The Galaxy have really been stepping up, now that the pressure to do well is upon them. From here on out, winning is essential to clinch a spot in the playoffs. And, being second to last in the Western Conference, it's even that more important. The only team as of now who has clinched a spot is the D.C. United, after that, it's anyone's game. This past Saturday, the Galaxy welcomed the Kansas City Wizards to the good ol' HDC. After an uneventful first half, Donovan was back in action as he set up Alan Gordon not once, but twice as Gordon scores 2 goals for the Galaxy in a 10 minute stretch. The Wizards managed to get one past Hartman in between Gordon's 2, making the final result 2-1. The Galaxy earn 3 desperately needed points, which ties them with the Real Salt Lake, and places them squarely within 3 points from a playoff spot. They would need to defeat the Houston Dynamo Sunday night in order to move ahead of the Chivas USA (provided that Chivas lose) and tied with the Rapids (provided Rapids lose as well). AND...
...Speaking of the Dynamo, they faced of against the Galaxy in what was one of 2 semi-final games in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Tournament. The Galaxy have just been steamrolling through the competition during their quest for a second straight Open Cup Championship. Galaxy had home field advantage, as the good ol' HDC played host to this crucial game. The first half was full of close calls and near misses. Both goalies were kept on their toes, and after the first 45 minutes, the Galaxy had met with the Dynamo net twice (goals by Alan Gordon and Donovan) to Houston's 1. It looked like it would end at 2-1 when 3 minutes into stoppage time, Gordon-Vagenas-Quaranta triple touch play resulted in the Galaxy's 3, and game clenching goal. Final score, 3-1. The Galaxy advance to the Open Cup Final, and will face off against the Chicago Fire (who defeated D.C. United 3-0) on Sept. 27th, at Toyota Park in Chicago. The Open Cup is just one win away, but how far is the MLS cup? Hopefully not too far out of reach! Come On Fellas! Let's Make It Another Double Championship Year!
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