SB Nation Los Angeles - Galaxy Vs. Chivas: Goats Earn Hard Fought SuperClasico Victoryhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2012-05-21T18:40:55-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/27909152012-05-21T18:40:55-07:002012-05-21T18:40:55-07:002012 MLS Standings: LA Galaxy, In Last Place, Continue To Struggle
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<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">The struggles of the Los Angeles Galaxy continue as the team sits in last place in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. They have three losses and two ties in their last five games, and have posted a 3-6-2 record overall. Their most recent game was a loss against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://delete.sbnprivate.com/">Chivas USA</a>, and they face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.centerlinesoccer.com/">San Jose Earthquakes</a> at home on Wednesday, followed by another road game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dynamotheory.com/">Houston Dynamo</a> on Saturday.</span></p>
<p>The complete Western Conference standings:</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;"> Team Name - Points - Wins-Losses-Ties</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">1) <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.rslsoapbox.com/">Real Salt Lake</a> - 26pts - 8-3-2<br></span><span style="line-height: 9px;">2) San Jose Earthquotes - 24pts - 7-2-3<br></span><span style="line-height: 9px;">3) <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.sounderatheart.com/">Seattle Sounders</a> - 23pts - 7-2-2<br></span><span style="line-height: 9px;">4) <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.eightysixforever.com/">Vancouver Whitecaps</a> - 18pts - 5-3-3<br></span><span style="line-height: 9px;">5) <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.burgundywave.com/">Colorado Rapids</a> - 16pts - 5-6-1<br></span><span style="line-height: 9px;">6) Chivas USA - 13pts - 4-6-1<br></span><span style="line-height: 9px;">7) <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigdsoccer.com/">FC Dallas</a> - 13pts - 3-6-4<br></span><span style="line-height: 9px;">8) <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stumptownfooty.com/">Portland Timbers</a> - 12pts - 3-5-3<br></span><span style="line-height: 9px;">9) <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lagconfidential.com/">LA Galaxy</a> - 11pts - 3-6-2</span></p>
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https://losangeles.sbnation.com/la-galaxy/2012/5/21/3035444/major-league-soccer-2012-standings-la-galaxy-record-schedulePete Holby2012-05-19T22:00:56-07:002012-05-19T22:00:56-07:00Chivas Vs. Galaxy: Goats Get First Victory Over Galaxy Since 2007
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<p>CARSON, Calif -- Chivas USA defeated the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lagconfidential.com/">LA Galaxy</a> for the first time since August 23, 2007, with the first score 1-0, at the Home Depot Center Saturday night. The Goat victory snapped a six match winning streak for the Galaxy, and an 11 match unbeaten streak. It took a penalty kick from Jose Corea in the 72' to finally break the match open. 18,800 fans showed up at the Home Depot Center, a sellout by <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://delete.sbnprivate.com/">Chivas USA's</a> tarped up standards. </p>
<p>"I was pleased with the way we started the game," said Chivas USA coach <span>Robin Fraser</span>. "We were able to make ourselves pretty dangerous pretty early....the mindset was very aggressive from the beginning. As the game worn on when things didn't go our way we didn't crumble...a very satisfying win for the team in a number of ways." </p>
<p>The match finally came alive in the 70' when <span>David Junior Lopes</span> was shown a red card. <span>Brian Perk</span> punched a cross into the box, but the ball bounced came right after. This shot was saved by Lopes, who isn't the goalkeeper. Lopes was shown a red card for his volleyball dig of a save, and Perk now had to stop <span>Jose Correa's</span> penalty attempt.</p>
<p>He failed to save the penalty the first time, but Chivas came off the line too early, so the penalty had to be taken again. Correa was once again successful with a shot to the bottom right corner, putting the Galaxy down 1-0. This was just the second goal scored at home on the season for Chivas in six matches, and both of them have been penalties. </p>
<p>"We had a couple of good goalscoring opportunities," said Galaxy manager Bruce Arena, "but we weren't able to convert them...you have to take your chance. That game was pretty much a wash up until the penalty kick, which was warranted." </p>
<p>For the Galaxy, the problem was that the offense didn't figure out a way to get onto the goal until too late in the match. In the first half, the only attempt to try Adam Kennedy was a throwaway shot from <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/110934/landon-donovan">Landon Donovan</a> about 30 yards out on a non-developing play. </p>
<p>For Chivas, they got great play from new addition <span>Danny Califf</span>. This, combined with some superb goalkeeping on the part of <span>Dan Kennedy</span> kept the Galaxy out of sorts for most of the match. Not having <span>David Beckham</span> or <span>Robbie Keane</span> out there for most of the match didn't help things either. </p>
<p>Over the past three years, Chivas had only scored one goal against the Galaxy, and one goal was all that they needed tonight. </p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/la-galaxy/2012/5/19/3031832/chivas-vs-galaxy-goats-get-first-victory-over-galaxy-since-2007Josie Becker2012-05-19T19:12:44-07:002012-05-19T19:12:44-07:00Galaxy Vs. Chivas: Match Info, Records, And More
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lagconfidential.com/">LA Galaxy</a> have gone unbeaten in three straight, and hope to stay that way; on the road in their own stadium facing <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://delete.sbnprivate.com/">Chivas USA</a>. The Home Depot Center is ready to rock, let's catch up on the relevant details for Saturday's Clasico: </p>
<p><b>Records</b>: Galaxy (3-5-2, 11 pts); Chivas USA (3-6-1, 10 pts)</p>
<p><b>Location</b>: Home Depot Center - Carson, Calif</p>
<p><b>Time</b>: 7:30 p.m. PDT</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: ESPN2 with Taylor Twelman, Max Bretos, and Alexi Lalas </p>
<p><b>Referee: </b>Mark Geiger</p>
<p><b>Weather: </b>Clear and 66 degrees</p>
<p><b>Goals Per Match</b>: Galaxy 1.20; Chivas 0.60</p>
<p><b>Goals Allowed Per Match</b>: Galaxy 1.50; Chivas 1.20</p>
<p><b>SuperClasico Home/Road History</b>: All time between these two clubs, Chivas has only beaten the Galaxy once while designated the home team. The Galaxy have won six and there have been three draws.</p>
<p><b>Series History</b>: The Galaxy are riding a six match win streak against Chivas USA, and are unbeaten against Chivas since August 23rd, 2007; a span of 11 matches.</p>
<p><b>Playing Both Sides: </b>When Chivas traded <span>David Junior Lopes</span> to the Galaxy for Paolo Cardozo, two more players have the opportunity to play for both sides in the SuperClasico. Nine players have suited up for both sides of the Clasico, including <span>Juan Pablo Angel</span> and fan favorite Alan Gordan.</p>
<p><i><b>For more news and notes on Galaxy soccer, be sure to read </b></i><a href="http://www.lagconfidential.com" target="_blank"><b><i>LAG Confidential</i></b>.</a></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/la-galaxy/2012/5/19/3031654/galaxy-vs-chivas-match-info-records-and-moreJosie Becker2012-05-17T11:15:25-07:002012-05-17T11:15:25-07:00Chivas USA Acquire Juan Agudelo, Danny Califf For Heath Pearce And Mike Lahoud
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://delete.sbnprivate.com/">Chivas USA</a> were quite active in the MLS trade market today, trading <span>Heath Pearce</span> and allocation money to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.onceametro.com/">New York Red Bulls</a> for <span>Juan Agudelo</span>. RBNY will receive a significant amount of allocation money, a portion of the Agudelo sell-on fee, and Chivas will still be paying part of Pearce's salary. Chivas also completed a deal sending Mike Lahoud and allocation money to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brotherlygame.com/">Philadelphia Union</a> for <span>Danny Califf</span>. All of these deals were first confirmed by Ives Galarcep and Fox Soccer, official confirmation has not yet come down from the league. </p>
<p>Heath Pearce, who has 35 appearances with the US Men's National team since 2005, was acquired by Chivas in the 2010 offseason from <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigdsoccer.com/">FC Dallas</a> for allocation money. Since 2011 he's made 40 appearances for the Goats, a significant part of their solid back line. </p>
<p>Juan Agudelo is also a member of the US Men's National Team, featuring heavily since Jurgen Klinsmann took over the squad. He's made 33 appearances and scored six goals with the Red Bulls, his only club thus far in his career. With the Red Bulls since March 2010, he's had trouble getting significant minutes with the club. </p>
<p><span>Michael Lahoud</span> has been with Chivas since 2009, making 64 appearances and scoring two goals. The midfielder finished last season with one goal and three assists. Danny Califf is a defender and was captain of the Philadelphia Union. </p>
<p>For Chivas they send out a defender and a midfielder, and get back a defender and a forward. If Juan Agudelo can blossom into the everyday player many believe he can be, this trading session will be a significant upgrade for Chivas. Agudelo will be joining former Red Bulls teammate <span>Juan Pablo Angel</span> at Chivas. </p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/la-galaxy/2012/5/17/3026887/chivas-usa-acquire-juan-agudelo-danny-califf-for-heath-pearce-andJosie Becker2012-05-16T13:19:20-07:002012-05-16T13:19:20-07:00Galaxy Vs. Chivas: SuperClasico Has Been One-Sided As Of Late
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<p>The Galaxy have won six of the last seven meetings between these two clubs.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lagconfidential.com/">LA Galaxy</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://delete.sbnprivate.com/">Chivas USA</a> are slated to kick off the first edition of the Honda Superclasico at the Home Depot Center in Carson this Saturday, in a match broadcast nationally on ESPN2. The Galaxy currently are one point ahead of Chivas in the table, with both clubs in the bottom third. It's a chance for one team to change their recent form, or for both clubs to continue their cellar dwelling existence. </p>
<p>It's the first meeting of the year between Chivas and the Galaxy in the SuperClasico, and the first time since 2009 that the two clubs will meet three times during the year. The past two seasons, MLS has tried a balanced double round robin schedule, but returned to an unbalanced schedule this year. Chivas will play host twice, while the Galaxy host once.</p>
<p>LA currently dominates the rivalry, winning six of the last seven meetings and owning a 16-6-3 record in all competitions. <span>Chad Barrett</span> is especially glad to see the Goats on the schedule, having scored a goal three of the last four times he's faced Chivas; including the game winner in both SuperClasico match ups last year.</p>
<p><span>David Beckham</span> has been getting all the attention lately, after scoring his fourth direct kick goal in his MLS career (out of 12 total goals) in a strike against Montreal. Then when meeting the President of the United States on Tuesday, Beckham was singled out for jokes about his age and his underwear line.</p>
<p>Just four days after being congratulated by the President on their 2011 MLS Cup victory, the Galaxy will have to try and pick up their season against their intracity rival. The all time regular season record heavily favors the Galaxy (14-3-5), but LA has been slumping to begin this year already equaling their loss total from last year.</p>
<p>For more on the Galaxy, check out <a href="http://www.lagconfidential.com" target="_blank">LAG Confidential</a>, and for more on Chivas you can check out <a href="http://www.thegoatparade.com" target="_blank">The Goat Parade</a>. </p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/la-galaxy/2012/5/16/3024862/galaxy-vs-chivas-superclasico-has-been-one-sided-as-of-lateJosie Becker