Well, it has been a long while since I posted. And, a LOT has happened with our LA Galaxy. A lot has happened for the GOOD, in my opinion. I believe that Head Coach Ruud Gullit, Asst. Coach Cobi Jones, Director of Soccer Paul Bravo, and, even, David Beckham involved are making good decisions for our LA Galaxy. Way to go, men... Keep it up - Do NOT falter! Ruud Gullit wants ALL of the team members to be very physically fit. He even mandated a more healthier diet for all of the players. I like it! Our LA Galaxy has been involved in spectacular pre-season matches to shape up our guys before the 2008 MLS season starts. So far, our LA Galaxy team has only won one of those pre-season tournament games. However, we have many youngsters in our team, now! I like that, too! Basically, Ruud wants ALL of the players on our LA Galaxy team to be able to play multiple field positions. Excellent! This makes for a better, more adaptive team especially in times of injuries. David Beckham is looking and playing determined, solid soccer. His passes and crosses are excellent. And, he's been playing all 90 minutes for almost all of the pre-season games. He really, really wants Fabio Capello (England National Team's Head Coach) to pick him and play him in an England national match so that he can earn his 100th National Team cap. I hope and pray that he gets that opportunity.
Okay, in my opinion, the following list of players should get WAIVED (let go)... Our LA Galaxy team needs to be salary compliant. Here are the players that have NOT impressed me... and, keep struggling to maintain good performance and distribution in games :
Kelly Gray (Midfielder/Defender/Center-Field) ; $ 88,000
Peter Vagenas (Midfielder/Defender/Center-Field) ; $ 132,000
Alan Gordon (Forward/2nd-Striker/Center-Field) ; $ 33,000
Kyle Martino (Midfielder/Left or Right Winger) ; $ 55,000
Kevin Harmse (Defender/Midfielder/Center-Field) ; $ 42,000
Ante Jazic (Left-Center Defender/Left-Back Defender) ; $ 110,000
Edson Buddle (Forward/1st & 2nd-Striker/Center- & Right-Field) ; $ 144,000
That will make seven (7) players that should be waived. By waiving these players , the LA Galaxy will save (will reduce) $ 604,000 from their salary cap. Now, how many remaining (active & staying) players are the LA Galaxy left with? The answer is : Twenty (20). These twenty (20) LA Galaxy players account for $ 1,811,000 in terms of Salary. That means, our LA Galaxy has $ 389,000 to use for attaining four or five more players that are hungry, eager, and would love to play for the LA Galaxy. These players must be willing to work hard, work together as a team, following strict diet, exercise, drills, and practice regimens, and be willing to play multiple field positions.
As the title of this post states... Mar. 3d is the MLS deadline for ALL MLS teams to have their total roster count under 28 individual players and also be salary compliant (Total <= $ 2,222,000) . Our LA Galaxy needs to bring players that can play these roles/positions:
Central Midfielder/Attacking Midfielder/Passing Midfielder
Left-Midfielder/Left-Winger/Passing Midfielder
Left-Forward/Left-Striker/1st Striker
Center-Fullback & Defender (Good speed, Good Organizer & Communicator)
Center-Forward/1st & 2nd Striker
I am really looking forward to our LA Galaxy play this 2008 season. I want all of the players to stay physically fit, sharp, healthy, and practiced. This year our LA Galaxy has to be top in Conference Table & Standing. Go GALAXY !
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