Some quick thoughts

It’s been a day now since I heard about Yallop’s departure from the HDC. I still think it’s a mistake to let him go. Now, I’m afraid the AEG brain trust will make an even bigger mistake. Seriously, Queiroz did an awful job with the Metros. Why would he do any better in LA? Am I missing something here? Personally, I’m on a one-man crusade to see Cienfuego at the helm. I’m not even sure “Cien” would be interested, but who else is there that is familiar with MLS and the team? I know he was getting his coaching licenses before he retired from playing.

My belief is that the new coach has already been found and AEG are just waiting for a suitable amount of time to pass before making the announcement.

I wonder if I can talk my wife into a trip to Hawaii in February. I’m sure Beckham could fill Aloha Stadium by himself.

This just in, Colorado still have a coach.

Darn media

I recently lived in Colorado Springs for a year. One of the most frustrating things about living in “The Springs” was that the local paper had next to zero MLS coverage. Yeah, they’d have the occasional AP article about the Rapids (only an hour drive away) when they were at home. That was pretty much it. So, I was amused to read this in the Gazette.

OK, they did have a reporter at most of the local PDL teams home games and they did have someone cover the national team when they had a camp at the Air Force Academy so they weren’t as bad as the paper where I live now. Not a single MLS article (though the World Cup coverage was not bad) that I’ve seen even though I’m only an hour from Bridgeview.

Oh well, at least some progress is being made.

Told ya so….

I always said including Herc in the deal to get Cannon would come back to haunt us Galaxy fans.

All systems go…

The stadium looked good. Undersoil heating? That’s not exactly a new concept. They’ve used it in England (and probably other places in Europe) for years. I enjoyed the game…but about 5 minutes after Kickoff, I had to mute the TV because, 1) my son was taking a nap and I didn’t want him to wake and 2) I just could not stand listening to the drivel O’Brien and Foudy were spouting. Any chance they could just forget about commentators and leave us with just the crowd sounds?

Was that really EPL highlights at HT? Wow. Not one snide comment either. Times are changing.

Still, it was entertaining. Glad to see Herc get the first goal at the Dick. Yeah, LA got Cannon, but they gave up a lot to get him. I’m sure Herc will score a bucketful this season. I’ve always been a fan of his. Fun to see DC get one back late in the game. It was cold…but not that cold. Granted, I don’t live in Colorado anymore. But those temps shouldn’t be enough to keep that many ticket buyers away…oh yeah, it was on ABC, never mind.

I’m so glad the season has started. Only an hour til we see what FSC will offer.

I really don’t know what to make of this one

Yallop has made a move that I’m not sure I understand. LA traded fan favorites Herc Gomez and Ugo Ihemelu for Joe Cannon. There was also the trade of draft picks, but I’d put a beer or 3 on neither of the picks playing more than a handful of MLS matches ever.

Of course, Cannon said all the right things…

“I am overwhelmed and very excited to play for one of the best franchises, maybe the best franchise in the league,” said Cannon. “It is an incredible opportunity and I just hope that the fans will give me a chance to prove myself. I don’t think that I have won too many games in Los Angeles as a visitor, so I am really looking forward to playing for the home team.”

So, I may be able to get over the fact that we now have another Smurf now playing for LA.

So, that’s one more striker gone and we are looking pretty thin at the back. We also have one too many keepers. My guess is that either Joe or Kevin Hartman (my money is on Hartman) will be traded for a Designated Player spot.

I’m really sorry to see both Herc and Ugo go. They were both solid players and gave their best every match–unlike a certain megastar on the team. A change of scenery may do them good though…especially Herc who didn’t have the best of seasons in ‘06. Though I’m not sure Clavijo is the right coach to bring the best outta him though. Good luck to both of them…except (of course) when they are playing LA.

On another note, Gavin Glinton signed a new MLS contract. Could he be added to the LA roster?

So, Yallop is making moves. We expected that. However, now that the moves have started, I have no clue what direction he’s going. I just hope he doesn’t mess things up.