Is anyone else getting bored with these side bets between Doug Hamilton and Antonio Cue before every LA - Chivas Derby match?
It was amusing before the first match…but now it’s just tired and the new bet just sounds like another ticket sales opportunity.
C’mon guys, after Chivas beats the Galaxy on Saturday, hopefully, the action on the field will be enough to spark interest. However, because both teams are doing so poorly this season and not really playing well, no one in LA is interested and the promise to buy tickets …

This is one of the worst kept secrets in MLS of late. Actually, the news isn’t that new. However, Wagman does a great job of breaking down possible parts of the negotiation which probably won’t make the press anywhere else. Sounds like negotiation have really been long and drawn out trying to make things acceptable for all. One thing is certain now that I’ve read the piece, it won’t be a straight money transaction like the birth of Chivas.

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It’s kicking off. …

…Now it looks like Chivas may get their savior with the signing of Juan Pablo “El Loquito” Garcia from Atlas. He’s saying the right things already…
“I am very happy to be with Chivas USA because they value my qualities as a player and because they believe that I will contribute to the team in a league that has grown a lot in the last years.”
…and the fact that a player of his talent is joining the team at his age has got to be a coup of some kind. …

Yes, it’s been a while since I last posted on here. My life has taken a few unexpected turns which has led me to move halfway cross the country and away from LA. But if you’re reading this, I doubt you care about me so I’ll just promise now that the new MLS season has started to be more vigilant with my posts.
So, here are a few recent observations of mine:

The whole Landon Donovan to LA deal seems a bit strange any way you look at it. The AEG spin …

So yesterday’s announcement can hardly be considered news. But it’s official now, Chivas USA will share the HDC with LA Galaxy. Already message board posters have been predicting the demise of the Galaxy. I’m reminded of “Chicken Little.”
First thing, Chivas owner, Jorge Vargara, wants to limit the play pool. He wants to use only Spanish speaking players. Chivas (the Mexican version) have developed the largest fan-base in Mexico by only ever having Mexican born players on their squad. This has cost them in terms of Championships over the years as …