Beckham warned ahead of MLS playoffNovember 13th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has been warned that he is in for a rough ride in Friday's Major League Soccer (MLS) playoff against Houston at home. Beckham's LA Galaxy face Dynamo in a one-off Conference Final, with the winners going on to the Championship Cup Final in Seattle on November 22.
Beckham out of England squad in a friendlyNovember 9th, 2009 LONDON - David Beckham is out of the England squad for next week's friendly against Brazil, it was confirmed Monday. The midfielder had been named in Fabio Capello's 24 for the game in Doha, on the understanding that he would pull out if his club, Los Angeles Galaxy, reached the Major League Soccer Western Conference final.
David Beckham to miss out on England squad for Brazil friendly if Galaxy beats ChivasNovember 8th, 2009 Beckham to miss out on England squad if Galaxy winLONDON — David Beckham will miss England's friendly against Brazil next week after his MLS club Los Angeles Galaxy beat Chivas USA in the Western Conference semifinals. Beckham was picked for the England squad Sunday, but with the understanding that the 34-year-old midfielder would not be available if the Galaxy won their playoff match later in the day.
Landon Donovan's penalty sends Galaxy to West finals with 1-0 win over Chivas USANovember 8th, 2009 Donovan penalty sends Galaxy to West finalsCARSON, Calif. — Landon Donovan sent the Los Angeles Galaxy to the Western Conference finals by burying a 73rd-minute penalty for a 1-0 victory over Chivas USA on Sunday night.
Galindo scores, Chivas rallies to tie Galaxy 2-2 in playoff openerNovember 1st, 2009 Chivas rallies to tie Galaxy 2-2 in playoff openerCARSON, Calif. — Maykel Galindo scored in the 50th minute and Chivas USA rallied to tie the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-2 on Sunday in the first game of their Western Conference semifinal series.
AC Milan CEO says Beckham's return on loan from Galaxy is nearly '100 percent' certainOctober 26th, 2009 Milan chief says Beckham's return nearly certainMILAN — AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani says David Beckham's return to the Serie A team on a loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy in January is nearly "100 percent certain."
"A great player will arrive, his first name is David, his last name Beckham," Galliani was quoted as saying by the ANSA news agency on Monday. Galliani made the remarks to Sky Italia.
Galaxy clinch West with 2-0 win over EarthquakesOctober 25th, 2009 Galaxy clinch West with 2-0 win over EarthquakesCARSON, Calif. — The Los Angeles Galaxy clinched their first division title in seven years with a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.
Western Michigan tops Buffalo in back-and-forth battle, 34-31 in overtimeOctober 24th, 2009 Western Michigan beats Buffalo in OT, 34-31KALAMAZOO, Mich. — John Potter's 28-yard field goal in overtime gave Western Michigan a 34-31 victory over Buffalo Saturday in Mid-American Conference play.
Chivas takes over first place in West with 2-2 tie with EarthquakesOctober 17th, 2009 Chivas takes over first place in West with drawCARSON, Calif. — Chivas USA moved into sole possession of first place in the Western Conference, tying the San Jose Earthquakes 2-2 on Saturday night on Justin Braun's goal in the 66th minute.
Chivas USA clinches playoff berth, downs WizardsOctober 11th, 2009 Chivas USA clinches playoff berthCARSON, Calif. — Justin Braun and Sacha Kljestan scored in a 3-minute span late in the second half and Chivas USA clinched a playoff berth with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night.
Dynamo earns playoff spot, ties for West lead with 1-1 tie with WizardsOctober 4th, 2009 Dynamo earns playoff spot, ties for West leadHOUSTON — The Houston Dynamo clinched a playoff berth and moved into a tie atop the Western Conference after blowing a second-half lead Sunday in a 1-1 tie against the Kansas City Wizards. Luis Angel Landin's goal put Houston ahead in the 26th minute, but Kansas City's Zoltan Hercegfalvi scored in the 73rd minute against a Dynamo team that was down to 10 men.
Landon Donovan, Donovan Ricketts held Galaxy beat Fire 1-0October 3rd, 2009 Donovan, Ricketts lead Galaxy past Fire, 1-0CARSON, Calif. — Landon Donovan scored in the 42nd minute and Donovan Ricketts made four saves for his seventh shutout in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Friday night.
Brad Davis lifts Dynamo past 10-man Real Salt Lake 3-2September 19th, 2009 Davis lifts Dynamo past Real Salt LakeHOUSTON — Brad Davis scored in the 81st minute to give the Houston Dynamo a 3-2 win over 10-man Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. The win helped Houston (12-8-7) take the MLS lead over Columbus by a point.
Sounders' Jaqua strikes in 70th to deliver 1-1 tie at DynamoAugust 24th, 2009 Sounders' Jaqua delivers 1-1 tie at DynamoHOUSTON — Nate Jaqua scored for in the 70th minute to give Seattle a point in Houston and move the Sounders into a tie for third place in the Western Conference with a 1-1 draw against the Dynamo on Sunday night. Geoff Cameron scored his first goal of the season in the 36th, but the Dynamo couldn't hold off their former teammate.
Weaver scores two goals to lead Dynamo in 3-1 victory over FC DallasJune 14th, 2009 Weaver scores 2 goals as Dynamo beat FC Dallas 3-1FRISCO, Texas — Cam Weaver scored two goals to lead the Houston Dynamo to a 3-1 victory over FC Dallas on Saturday night, extending their unbeaten streak to 10 games. Richard Mulrooney also scored for the Dynamo (8-2-3), who won their fifth straight, moved into a tie with idle Chivas USA atop the Western Conference.