Podcast appearances and mentions of Romain Alessandrini

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PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The United States hosted Costa Rica in an International Friendly on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park. And while we stay away from covering international games, it's worth noting that there were LA Galaxy connections on both sides of the field. Your hosts, Josh Guesman (LA Galaxy Beat Reporter) and Kevin Baxter (LA Times Soccer Reporter), are back to talk about all the interesting storylines to come out of that game. That includes talking about current Galaxy players Giancarlo Gonzalez, Julian Araujo, and Sebastian Lletget. And it also includes talking about former Galaxy products Ariel Lassiter, and Ully Llanez and whether or not the Galaxy missed the boat on these guys. During that conversation, Josh and Kevin will discuss what is expected from Araujo and Lletget as they both enter pivotal years in their developments, and they'll talk about how Llanez got away. And does that mean that Llanez is never coming back? The guys will also talk about the departure of Jorgen Skjelvik, why the Galaxy aren't acknowledging Romain Alessandrini (don't get your hopes up), and Kevin's first impressions of Victoria Block. Do you like the name? Does it matter (No!)? Finally, the Guys will discuss the Galaxy's preseason scrimmage with Vancouver and tell you why Chicharito is a big question mark. And which international finally made his way to DHSP? Emiliano Insúa is finally in Los Angeles. Could he make a debut in the scrimmage? Things are heating up in Los Angeles. And with the CBA still up in the air, could there be big news this week? Or are we looking at another extension? Everything is covered in today's show. We hope you enjoy it!

PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The United States hosted Costa Rica in an International Friendly on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park. And while we stay away from covering international games, it's worth noting that there were LA Galaxy connections on both sides of the field. Your hosts, Josh Guesman (LA Galaxy Beat Reporter) and Kevin Baxter (LA Times Soccer Reporter), are back to talk about all the interesting storylines to come out of that game. That includes talking about current Galaxy players Giancarlo Gonzalez, Julian Araujo, and Sebastian Lletget. And it also includes talking about former Galaxy products Ariel Lassiter, and Ully Llanez and whether or not the Galaxy missed the boat on these guys. During that conversation, Josh and Kevin will discuss what is expected from Araujo and Lletget as they both enter pivotal years in their developments, and they'll talk about how Llanez got away. And does that mean that Llanez is never coming back? The guys will also talk about the departure of Jorgen Skjelvik, why the Galaxy aren't acknowledging Romain Alessandrini (don't get your hopes up), and Kevin's first impressions of Victoria Block. Do you like the name? Does it matter (No!)? Finally, the Guys will discuss the Galaxy's preseason scrimmage with Vancouver and tell you why Chicharito is a big question mark. And which international finally made his way to DHSP? Emiliano Insúa is finally in Los Angeles. Could he make a debut in the scrimmage? Things are heating up in Los Angeles. And with the CBA still up in the air, could there be big news this week? Or are we looking at another extension? Everything is covered in today's show. We hope you enjoy it!

PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy have landed Chicharito and have to say goodbye to Romain Alessandrini in the same week. And while the two happenings are not related, it's essential to understand the success one had and the promise the other brings. On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter are back to discuss all the details of both situations and give you the latest Galaxy news as well. The guys will start by talking about the impact Alessandrini had on the Galaxy and how he was the lone bright spot in a horrific 2017 season. But it's also about his success in 2018 and why injuries ultimately made him too expensive to keep in a restricted salary structure. Plus, Josh will dip into the enigma that is the fan-favorite. And the guys will discuss what Alessandrini did to make himself adored by most who watched the Galaxy. Was it just pure effort? Or was it more? Then the guys will shift their focus into all the details of the Chicharito signing. That includes the scheduled announcement of the player, his arrival in LA, and when the likely press conference will be held. Plus, Kevin gets into the details of Chicharito's contract, how many years are guaranteed, and what the incentives could include. Could Chicharito be making money on jersey sales, his likeness, and more? Finally, Josh and Kevin tell you what to expect from the weekly schedule the Galaxy just released, what offsite training could mean, and when those offseason events will start to kick in. Also, find out why Josh is talking about a bunch of "two's" as details start to firm up about Corner of the Galaxy's live show at the stadium. Please come and join us for a special presentation on February 22 at 2 PM! Find out where and how! The preseason officially kicked off today, and we can't wait to talk about the Galaxy. Join us! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy have landed Chicharito and have to say goodbye to Romain Alessandrini in the same week. And while the two happenings are not related, it's essential to understand the success one had and the promise the other brings. On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter are back to discuss all the details of both situations and give you the latest Galaxy news as well. The guys will start by talking about the impact Alessandrini had on the Galaxy and how he was the lone bright spot in a horrific 2017 season. But it's also about his success in 2018 and why injuries ultimately made him too expensive to keep in a restricted salary structure. Plus, Josh will dip into the enigma that is the fan-favorite. And the guys will discuss what Alessandrini did to make himself adored by most who watched the Galaxy. Was it just pure effort? Or was it more? Then the guys will shift their focus into all the details of the Chicharito signing. That includes the scheduled announcement of the player, his arrival in LA, and when the likely press conference will be held. Plus, Kevin gets into the details of Chicharito's contract, how many years are guaranteed, and what the incentives could include. Could Chicharito be making money on jersey sales, his likeness, and more? Finally, Josh and Kevin tell you what to expect from the weekly schedule the Galaxy just released, what offsite training could mean, and when those offseason events will start to kick in. Also, find out why Josh is talking about a bunch of "two's" as details start to firm up about Corner of the Galaxy's live show at the stadium. Please come and join us for a special presentation on February 22 at 2 PM! Find out where and how! The preseason officially kicked off today, and we can't wait to talk about the Galaxy. Join us! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy surprised everyone when they announced that Jorgen Skjelvik was still under contract on Thursday and that he would remain on the roster through the 2020 season. But while this once again illustrates the lack of information coming from teams and the League, we're not sure it's anything worth panicking over. On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira are back to discuss all the latest Galaxy news. And there's a surprising amount. The guys will start with Sebastian Lletget's new contract and why he might be getting overpaid. Is Lletget worth a TAM contract? Is this MLS trying to prove a big point of contention with the Players' Union before negotiating a new CBA? Or is this the League and the Galaxy valuing a fan-favorite, and USMNT talent over others at a similar skill level? Josh and Eric will then tell you what happened in the MLS Expansion Draft. And like we predicted on Monday's show, the Galaxy didn't have any selected -- and that's not a good thing. Do the Galaxy have no viable talent that another team wants? Or is this just a matter of a changing of the guard that will see another REBUILD by Dennis te Kloese and Guillermo Barros Schelotto. Have you seen the renderings of the proposed Safe-Standing sections the Galaxy are putting in on the North end? We'll explain what it looks and talk about the Supporter's meetup that is happening soon. Finally, the guys will go over the entire list of the options the Galaxy exercised and declined on Thursday. This includes telling you why Diego Polenta, Romain Alessandrini, and Skjelvik could all not be on the roster in 2020. Are you nervous about bringing Alessandrini back? Do you think Polenta NEEDS to come back? And are you sure Skjelvik will stay in LA in 2020? We've got a packed show with tons of Galaxy info that you're not going to want to miss! So join the Hammer and Pato for over 60-minutes of Galaxy-talk right to those sweet and sexy ears of yours! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy surprised everyone when they announced that Jorgen Skjelvik was still under contract on Thursday and that he would remain on the roster through the 2020 season. But while this once again illustrates the lack of information coming from teams and the League, we're not sure it's anything worth panicking over. On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira are back to discuss all the latest Galaxy news. And there's a surprising amount. The guys will start with Sebastian Lletget's new contract and why he might be getting overpaid. Is Lletget worth a TAM contract? Is this MLS trying to prove a big point of contention with the Players' Union before negotiating a new CBA? Or is this the League and the Galaxy valuing a fan-favorite, and USMNT talent over others at a similar skill level? Josh and Eric will then tell you what happened in the MLS Expansion Draft. And like we predicted on Monday's show, the Galaxy didn't have any selected -- and that's not a good thing. Do the Galaxy have no viable talent that another team wants? Or is this just a matter of a changing of the guard that will see another REBUILD by Dennis te Kloese and Guillermo Barros Schelotto. Have you seen the renderings of the proposed Safe-Standing sections the Galaxy are putting in on the North end? We'll explain what it looks and talk about the Supporter's meetup that is happening soon. Finally, the guys will go over the entire list of the options the Galaxy exercised and declined on Thursday. This includes telling you why Diego Polenta, Romain Alessandrini, and Skjelvik could all not be on the roster in 2020. Are you nervous about bringing Alessandrini back? Do you think Polenta NEEDS to come back? And are you sure Skjelvik will stay in LA in 2020? We've got a packed show with tons of Galaxy info that you're not going to want to miss! So join the Hammer and Pato for over 60-minutes of Galaxy-talk right to those sweet and sexy ears of yours! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy will get Cristian Pavon back in the 2020 season after they announced an extension to his loan. The 23-year-old will now be listed as a Designated Player and will continue to take up an international spot. And that's all good news, as there's another piece to a big offseason puzzle that is known. But the Galaxy have a bunch to do, including getting through this MLS Expansion Draft on Tuesday. Your hosts, Josh Guesman (Beat Reporter) and Kevin Baxter (LA Times Soccer Writer), take you through both the "Protected" and "Unprotected" list and tell you where the Galaxy left themselves exposed. They also tell you what they think Miami and Nashville might be looking for in an expansion player and what that could mean for the club. But buried beneath all that talk is what the Galaxy will need to do to get Romain Alessandrini back on the roster. With Pavon currently taking up a DP slot, and with Jonathon dos Santos coming back next year, will the Galaxy risk a DP slot on Alessandrini? Or are they looking at a much smaller number for the 30-year-old Frenchman? The pressure is now on to make a deal with Alessandrini or let him go. But if the Galaxy let him go, will they have the core group of players to continue their rise in the standings? Could the Galaxy regress in 2020? And would someone lose their job? Sprinkled in-between all of that news and conjecture is a rumor update or two, a discussion on the MLS All-Star Game, AND an honest conversation about star power in Major League Soccer. Are you ready for an offseason update? Because we've got you covered! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy will get Cristian Pavon back in the 2020 season after they announced an extension to his loan. The 23-year-old will now be listed as a Designated Player and will continue to take up an international spot. And that's all good news, as there's another piece to a big offseason puzzle that is known. But the Galaxy have a bunch to do, including getting through this MLS Expansion Draft on Tuesday. Your hosts, Josh Guesman (Beat Reporter) and Kevin Baxter (LA Times Soccer Writer), take you through both the "Protected" and "Unprotected" list and tell you where the Galaxy left themselves exposed. They also tell you what they think Miami and Nashville might be looking for in an expansion player and what that could mean for the club. But buried beneath all that talk is what the Galaxy will need to do to get Romain Alessandrini back on the roster. With Pavon currently taking up a DP slot, and with Jonathon dos Santos coming back next year, will the Galaxy risk a DP slot on Alessandrini? Or are they looking at a much smaller number for the 30-year-old Frenchman? The pressure is now on to make a deal with Alessandrini or let him go. But if the Galaxy let him go, will they have the core group of players to continue their rise in the standings? Could the Galaxy regress in 2020? And would someone lose their job? Sprinkled in-between all of that news and conjecture is a rumor update or two, a discussion on the MLS All-Star Game, AND an honest conversation about star power in Major League Soccer. Are you ready for an offseason update? Because we've got you covered! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The offseason will start to kick into high gear for the LA Galaxy, and there was a lot to take away from the exit interviews on Wednesday. Chief among the many decisions the Galaxy have to make, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's future, and whether to bring back Romain Alessandrini are just some of the high-stakes gambling the club is getting ready to undertake. Hosts Josh Guesman (LA Galaxy Beat Reporter) and Kevin Baxter (LA Times Soccer Writer) are both in-studio to talk about what they learned from the interviews and what that could mean for the Galaxy's future. Josh and Kevin will start with Jonathan dos Santos and what can be expected from the Mexican International in the coming seasons. They'll discuss his contract details and ask is five years too long for a player of his quality? The guys will also discuss the other players who talked on Wednesday and what their futures hold for the next season. Then they'll transition to the many interesting details that LA Galaxy General Manager Dennis te Kloese discussed in his nearly 30 minutes in front of the camera. But perhaps most interesting will be when Josh and Kevin breakdown the roster and tell you which players have a contract for 2020 and which players might be out of contract for next season. It's far from definitive, but we're also talking about details that haven't been released or confirmed anywhere else. And that includes Josh's discussion of the trade of Dave Romney and why the player might have been moved to Nashville. But the futures of Favio Alvarez and Diego Polenta are also up for grabs. Should the Galaxy bring them back? And who else could be retiring this year and is unlikely to be back in 2020? Finally, the guy will dive into Major League Soccer's most valuable franchises and why the Forbes articles don't tell the whole story. There's plenty of interjection about the CBA, the Players Union, and team chemistry as well. It's a packed show full of Galaxy news you won't get anywhere else! Enjoy it!

PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The offseason will start to kick into high gear for the LA Galaxy, and there was a lot to take away from the exit interviews on Wednesday. Chief among the many decisions the Galaxy have to make, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's future, and whether to bring back Romain Alessandrini are just some of the high-stakes gambling the club is getting ready to undertake. Hosts Josh Guesman (LA Galaxy Beat Reporter) and Kevin Baxter (LA Times Soccer Writer) are both in-studio to talk about what they learned from the interviews and what that could mean for the Galaxy's future. Josh and Kevin will start with Jonathan dos Santos and what can be expected from the Mexican International in the coming seasons. They'll discuss his contract details and ask is five years too long for a player of his quality? The guys will also discuss the other players who talked on Wednesday and what their futures hold for the next season. Then they'll transition to the many interesting details that LA Galaxy General Manager Dennis te Kloese discussed in his nearly 30 minutes in front of the camera. But perhaps most interesting will be when Josh and Kevin breakdown the roster and tell you which players have a contract for 2020 and which players might be out of contract for next season. It's far from definitive, but we're also talking about details that haven't been released or confirmed anywhere else. And that includes Josh's discussion of the trade of Dave Romney and why the player might have been moved to Nashville. But the futures of Favio Alvarez and Diego Polenta are also up for grabs. Should the Galaxy bring them back? And who else could be retiring this year and is unlikely to be back in 2020? Finally, the guy will dive into Major League Soccer's most valuable franchises and why the Forbes articles don't tell the whole story. There's plenty of interjection about the CBA, the Players Union, and team chemistry as well. It's a packed show full of Galaxy news you won't get anywhere else! Enjoy it!

PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are gearing up for their first-round playoff matchup with Minnesota United on Sunday evening. And we're here to get you all the information you need to know ahead of this MUST-WIN game. On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira are back to get you through all the latest injury updates and get you ready for the most critical game of the season. After all, this could be Zlatan Ibrahimovic's last game with the club. So will the lion go out with a whimper? Or are the playoffs made for Ibrahimovic and the Galaxy? The guys will discuss what a healthy Romain Alessandrini could mean to the club and what an injury to Joe Corona might mean for the defense. And speaking of the defense, does everything need to change for the Galaxy to succeed in Minnesota? We'll give you the odds for the game, we'll give you the weather for the game, and we'll provide you who we think should be the starters in a game that could come down to extra time and penalty kicks. And how does that effect your substitution pattern? Josh and Eric will also discuss the Galaxy's playoff experience and tell you why the players who have played in big games will be the most important for the club in this game. Finally, did Sebastian Lletget figure out the Galaxy in one soundbite? He might have. We've got a playoff edition of the show that we can't wait for you to sink your teeth into. And we've got it all in one easy to digest podcast. The playoffs start now! Let's see how far the Galaxy can go! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory.

PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are gearing up for their first-round playoff matchup with Minnesota United on Sunday evening. And we're here to get you all the information you need to know ahead of this MUST-WIN game. On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira are back to get you through all the latest injury updates and get you ready for the most critical game of the season. After all, this could be Zlatan Ibrahimovic's last game with the club. So will the lion go out with a whimper? Or are the playoffs made for Ibrahimovic and the Galaxy? The guys will discuss what a healthy Romain Alessandrini could mean to the club and what an injury to Joe Corona might mean for the defense. And speaking of the defense, does everything need to change for the Galaxy to succeed in Minnesota? We'll give you the odds for the game, we'll give you the weather for the game, and we'll provide you who we think should be the starters in a game that could come down to extra time and penalty kicks. And how does that effect your substitution pattern? Josh and Eric will also discuss the Galaxy's playoff experience and tell you why the players who have played in big games will be the most important for the club in this game. Finally, did Sebastian Lletget figure out the Galaxy in one soundbite? He might have. We've got a playoff edition of the show that we can't wait for you to sink your teeth into. And we've got it all in one easy to digest podcast. The playoffs start now! Let's see how far the Galaxy can go! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory.

PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy may have got some good news regarding a fan-favorite player, but they still have a mountain to climb if they want to beat a very stingy Minnesota United on October 20. On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Larry Morgan discuss the Galaxy's latest news while also talking about some of the more exciting stories from the last week. The guys will start by revealing their End-of-Season team ballots. Most years, the Galaxy ask media members to vote on Player of the Year and Defender of the Year for the current Galaxy season. And while there's little argument over who is the Player of the Year is, there might be some discussion about Defender of the Year. And both Josh and Larry are here to tell you that there shouldn't be any discussion. There are CLEAR winners for both. Then they'll talk about a hypothetical situation that puts Giovani dos Santos back on this team for 2019. Could the Galaxy have thrived with the Mexican International on the field this year? Next, Josh and Larry discuss the injury updates on Romain Alessandrini and Joe Corona. This is where Josh argues that one of these injuries and players is WAY more important than the other. Who is the key to the Galaxy's success or failure against Minnesota? Finally, Larry drops his wealth of knowledge about the Galaxy's last road playoff win, and together, they'll discuss who has the most Galaxy playoff experience. Can you name a current member of the roster that has more playoff appearances than anyone else on the team? And will that help or hurt the Galaxy? We've got packed show for an off-week, and we love that you're joining us for this critical buildup to the big game next week! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

PATO AND HAMMER STICKERS: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/pato-hammer-stickers COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy may have got some good news regarding a fan-favorite player, but they still have a mountain to climb if they want to beat a very stingy Minnesota United on October 20. On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Larry Morgan discuss the Galaxy's latest news while also talking about some of the more exciting stories from the last week. The guys will start by revealing their End-of-Season team ballots. Most years, the Galaxy ask media members to vote on Player of the Year and Defender of the Year for the current Galaxy season. And while there's little argument over who is the Player of the Year is, there might be some discussion about Defender of the Year. And both Josh and Larry are here to tell you that there shouldn't be any discussion. There are CLEAR winners for both. Then they'll talk about a hypothetical situation that puts Giovani dos Santos back on this team for 2019. Could the Galaxy have thrived with the Mexican International on the field this year? Next, Josh and Larry discuss the injury updates on Romain Alessandrini and Joe Corona. This is where Josh argues that one of these injuries and players is WAY more important than the other. Who is the key to the Galaxy's success or failure against Minnesota? Finally, Larry drops his wealth of knowledge about the Galaxy's last road playoff win, and together, they'll discuss who has the most Galaxy playoff experience. Can you name a current member of the roster that has more playoff appearances than anyone else on the team? And will that help or hurt the Galaxy? We've got packed show for an off-week, and we love that you're joining us for this critical buildup to the big game next week! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

We're all feeling things we have never felt with Sporting Kansas City on the brink of elimination before the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade. Cody and Robert sit down for some group therapy, or a podcast, rather. Certain players will have a lot to prove before the offseason arrives, but first we look at this weekend's match-up against Zlatan and the Los Angeles Galaxy. The podcast was recorded just before the Major League Soccer Wednesday night matches, but SKC is focusing on four teams. RSL, DAL, POR, and LAG are technically within striking distance and SKC needs at least two of them to falter. Which two teams give us the best chance to make a miraculous run to the post season? Peter Vermes has a lot of decisions to make this off season. But the players have a few more games to make their mark. We go line-by-line to decide who has the most to prove. Daniel Salloi is the most obvious, but a couple players on the backline have questions to be answered as well. And can Erik Hurtado cement himself in this club's future plans? The Galaxy have shown a few cracks lately and Robert thinks their defense has a lot of problems for Sporting to exploit. But how do you stop Zlatan Ibrahimovic and his 23 goals - should you focus on him, or preventing the service to him? Cristian Pavón has been a fantastic addition to the league and it's possible we could see the return of Romain Alessandrini. There aren't many questions about the lineup this weekend, except in the midfield. Does Ilie Sanchez resume his starting role or will Felipe Gutierrez start at holding midfield with Benny Feilhaber getting the nod again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"WON IT 5 TIMES" T-SHIRT: SUPPORT THE SHOW WITH THE PURCHASE OF THIS SHIRT - https://www.bonfire.com/cog-5-times/ COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy have just six games remaining! Head Coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto has grouped them into one block of six games and is preaching focus on one game as a way to win all six. But can this Galaxy team do that? On today's show, host Josh Guesman is joined by special guest host Larry Morgan to discuss quotes from training and a whole bunch of other Galaxy news. They guys will start with a status update on all the Internationals. It sounds like Schelotto is expecting some reinforcements to fly do Colorado to meet the rest of the team. But some names are likely to be excluded against the Colorado Rapids. Then Larry will talk about the updated status on Romain Alessandrini and when Schelotto is starting to pencil him into some games. Could the Frenchman be the missing piece to the Galaxy's playoff conundrum? Then the guys will tell you why 2019 isn't anything like 2012 and what the Galaxy have in store with six games being played in 26 days. Do the stats on their opponents equal a playoff run? We've got a packed show that is sure to get you ready for the Wednesday night matchup with the Rapids, and we're delighted you could join us for it! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

"WON IT 5 TIMES" T-SHIRT: SUPPORT THE SHOW WITH THE PURCHASE OF THIS SHIRT - https://www.bonfire.com/cog-5-times/ COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy have just six games remaining! Head Coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto has grouped them into one block of six games and is preaching focus on one game as a way to win all six. But can this Galaxy team do that? On today's show, host Josh Guesman is joined by special guest host Larry Morgan to discuss quotes from training and a whole bunch of other Galaxy news. They guys will start with a status update on all the Internationals. It sounds like Schelotto is expecting some reinforcements to fly do Colorado to meet the rest of the team. But some names are likely to be excluded against the Colorado Rapids. Then Larry will talk about the updated status on Romain Alessandrini and when Schelotto is starting to pencil him into some games. Could the Frenchman be the missing piece to the Galaxy's playoff conundrum? Then the guys will tell you why 2019 isn't anything like 2012 and what the Galaxy have in store with six games being played in 26 days. Do the stats on their opponents equal a playoff run? We've got a packed show that is sure to get you ready for the Wednesday night matchup with the Rapids, and we're delighted you could join us for it! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

"WON IT 5 TIMES" T-SHIRT: SUPPORT THE SHOW WITH THE PURCHASE OF THIS SHIRT - https://www.bonfire.com/cog-5-times/ COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- We're sure some of you would insist that with the LA Galaxy not playing a game this weekend, that there is absolutely nothing to talk about! Well, you would be wrong! And We're here to tell you just how wrong you are! On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Sophie Nicolaou are in-studio to bring you 60 minutes of Galaxy-talk about all the news, and rumors surround your favorite MLS team. They'll start with adorable pictures of dogs, and tell you why the Hammer is the second best-looking Vieira on the show. Then they'll let you know about Pups on the Pitch and why you should see an LA Galaxy II game. But the real meat of the show is when Josh and Sophie get you updated on the International absences and why there seems to a be a good chance the Galaxy won't be missing all five of their international players. And it wasn't a surprise, but they'll also discuss the return of Romain Alessandrini and why that's good news for the club if he can make it back in time for some games before the playoffs. There are a bunch of Galaxy ties to every Major League Soccer record, and Josh goes out of his way to prove that, while Sophie questions MLS' love affair with a particular team up the road. Then Sophie tells you exactly why this Galaxy team won't miss the playoffs and why she thinks this team is destined for greatness. Could you imagine Cristian Pavon coming to life down the stretch to assist Zlatan Ibrahimovic in getting the club into the playoffs and to an MLS Cup? We've got a packed show that is sure to stoke the fires of all sorts of different arguments, and we can't wait for you to hear it! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

"WON IT 5 TIMES" T-SHIRT: SUPPORT THE SHOW WITH THE PURCHASE OF THIS SHIRT - https://www.bonfire.com/cog-5-times/ COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- We're sure some of you would insist that with the LA Galaxy not playing a game this weekend, that there is absolutely nothing to talk about! Well, you would be wrong! And We're here to tell you just how wrong you are! On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Sophie Nicolaou are in-studio to bring you 60 minutes of Galaxy-talk about all the news, and rumors surround your favorite MLS team. They'll start with adorable pictures of dogs, and tell you why the Hammer is the second best-looking Vieira on the show. Then they'll let you know about Pups on the Pitch and why you should see an LA Galaxy II game. But the real meat of the show is when Josh and Sophie get you updated on the International absences and why there seems to a be a good chance the Galaxy won't be missing all five of their international players. And it wasn't a surprise, but they'll also discuss the return of Romain Alessandrini and why that's good news for the club if he can make it back in time for some games before the playoffs. There are a bunch of Galaxy ties to every Major League Soccer record, and Josh goes out of his way to prove that, while Sophie questions MLS' love affair with a particular team up the road. Then Sophie tells you exactly why this Galaxy team won't miss the playoffs and why she thinks this team is destined for greatness. Could you imagine Cristian Pavon coming to life down the stretch to assist Zlatan Ibrahimovic in getting the club into the playoffs and to an MLS Cup? We've got a packed show that is sure to stoke the fires of all sorts of different arguments, and we can't wait for you to hear it! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

With the Gold Cup around the corner, our LA Galaxy are taking a short break so the #SFTS boys are here to waste your time! The boys talk about the potential acquisition of Boca Juniors’ winger, Cristian Pavón and what this could mean for our favorite Frenchi, Romain Alessandrini. Also, an extended #SFTF segment where […] The post S02 EPISODE 23 – Pavon To The Gs, US Open Cup Preview appeared first on Straight from the Stands.

COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy finished out a very successful month of April with a win over Real Salt Lake on Sunday evening. It was another case of the club not playing perfect soccer, but doing enough to win the game. And the best player on the field for the Galaxy was readily apparent. On today's show, your hosts, reporters Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter, are back to talk about the imperfect Galaxy and why their shortcomings might mean the best is yet to come. Did you get a glimpse of how good the Galaxy can be during the first half of the game? Josh thinks you did and he's willing to explain. Also, the Galaxy shouldn't try and hide behind fatigue for the reason they were not good in the second half of the win. But that second half also saw them score the game-winning goal. The guys will even dive into Zlatan Ibrahimovic's ridiculous goalscoring pace and why you already know what you're going to get from his behavior. And yes, it's going to hurt the club. But that's part of the Ibrahimovic package. Did you think he was out of line with his trash talking against Real Salt Lake? Do you think his teammates are sick of his act on the field? Does winning cure everything? The guys will also discuss the long-term injury to Romain Alessandrini and why Chris Pontius is the short term answer to the Galaxy's offensive injury problems and why the club is running out of time to sign a versatile playmaker. Finally, the guys take a look at the Galaxy's hectic May schedule. And Kevin will clue you in on how the Galaxy plan on using one of their four charter flights coming soon. It's a packed show that is sure to have you laugh, scream, and enjoy the more than 70 minutes of Galaxy-talk. Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy finished out a very successful month of April with a win over Real Salt Lake on Sunday evening. It was another case of the club not playing perfect soccer, but doing enough to win the game. And the best player on the field for the Galaxy was readily apparent. On today's show, your hosts, reporters Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter, are back to talk about the imperfect Galaxy and why their shortcomings might mean the best is yet to come. Did you get a glimpse of how good the Galaxy can be during the first half of the game? Josh thinks you did and he's willing to explain. Also, the Galaxy shouldn't try and hide behind fatigue for the reason they were not good in the second half of the win. But that second half also saw them score the game-winning goal. The guys will even dive into Zlatan Ibrahimovic's ridiculous goalscoring pace and why you already know what you're going to get from his behavior. And yes, it's going to hurt the club. But that's part of the Ibrahimovic package. Did you think he was out of line with his trash talking against Real Salt Lake? Do you think his teammates are sick of his act on the field? Does winning cure everything? The guys will also discuss the long-term injury to Romain Alessandrini and why Chris Pontius is the short term answer to the Galaxy's offensive injury problems and why the club is running out of time to sign a versatile playmaker. Finally, the guys take a look at the Galaxy's hectic May schedule. And Kevin will clue you in on how the Galaxy plan on using one of their four charter flights coming soon. It's a packed show that is sure to have you laugh, scream, and enjoy the more than 70 minutes of Galaxy-talk. Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- It's a short week for the LA Galaxy as they have to quickly put away their victory over the Houston Dynamo and get ready for a midweek game at Minnesota United. Your hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter are busy getting you all the relevant stats for the Galaxy's two games this week as they also get you through the victory they were able to grind out against a surprisingly good Dynamo. First, the guys will tell you their big takeaways from the Friday night victory were. That includes the injuries to Romain Alessandrini, and Emmanuel Boateng, and why the Julian Araujo, Diego Polenta, and Jonathan dos Santos were some crucial to the Galaxy's win. And are the Galaxy relying on Zlatan Ibrahimovic too much? Josh feels strongly that the Galaxy probably aren't even tapping into Ibrahimovic's true potential yet and that the offense will just need to develop around him. Kevin might disagree! Next, the guys update you on just where the 2019 Galaxy are sitting in comparison to their other starts, and why this team bears a striking resemblance to another season that ended with an MLS Cup. Finally, the guys are getting you ready for a Minnesota team that is looking to get its first win at home this season while also playing shorthanded thanks to a couple of late-game red cards over the weekend. Should the Galaxy be looking at all three points versus Minnesota? And with a much more difficult schedule coming up, can the club get maximum points from the two games this week? We've got over 60 minutes of Galaxy-talk just waiting for you, and we're glad that you joined us on a hectic Galaxy week! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

After a late winner versus Houston this past Friday, the #SFTS boys get together to discuss the LA Galaxy 2-1 victory that sees our boys secure second place in the west. We chat and give our respective opinions about the most recent game which also saw Romain Alessandrini exit the game early with an apparent […] The post S02 Episode 16 – Another LA Galaxy Home Match, Another W appeared first on Straight from the Stands.

COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- It's a short week for the LA Galaxy as they have to quickly put away their victory over the Houston Dynamo and get ready for a midweek game at Minnesota United. Your hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter are busy getting you all the relevant stats for the Galaxy's two games this week as they also get you through the victory they were able to grind out against a surprisingly good Dynamo. First, the guys will tell you their big takeaways from the Friday night victory were. That includes the injuries to Romain Alessandrini, and Emmanuel Boateng, and why the Julian Araujo, Diego Polenta, and Jonathan dos Santos were some crucial to the Galaxy's win. And are the Galaxy relying on Zlatan Ibrahimovic too much? Josh feels strongly that the Galaxy probably aren't even tapping into Ibrahimovic's true potential yet and that the offense will just need to develop around him. Kevin might disagree! Next, the guys update you on just where the 2019 Galaxy are sitting in comparison to their other starts, and why this team bears a striking resemblance to another season that ended with an MLS Cup. Finally, the guys are getting you ready for a Minnesota team that is looking to get its first win at home this season while also playing shorthanded thanks to a couple of late-game red cards over the weekend. Should the Galaxy be looking at all three points versus Minnesota? And with a much more difficult schedule coming up, can the club get maximum points from the two games this week? We've got over 60 minutes of Galaxy-talk just waiting for you, and we're glad that you joined us on a hectic Galaxy week! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

First road win of the year and another 3 points for our LA Galaxy to make it 4 victories out of the first 5 games of the year. Did we see an improved Romain Alessandrini though? Was that really a best XI performance for Daniel Steres? Hear what the SFTS Boys have to say. Plus, […] The post S02 Episode 14 – LA Galaxy’s First Road Win Of The Year appeared first on Straight from the Stands.

COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. – "That wasn't a pretty game." "It didn't feel like a win." "The Minnesota game was better." "The LA Galaxy weren't as good with Zlatan Ibrahimovic." Those are all the lines we saw after the Galaxy beat the Portland Timbers on Sunday evening at Dignity Health Sports Park in a game that saw Ibrahimovic and Romain Alessandrini return from injuries. But they're all wrong and we're here to give you over 90 minutes of Galaxy-talk to "prove it." Your hosts, soccer reporters Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter, are back to discuss the Galaxy's 2-1 win over the Timbers and what each of them saw from the win. They're going to talk about the players that impressed and why the Timbers were never interested in winning the game. The five-man backline, the lack of forwards, and the way they scored their goal all pointed to a gameplan that was supposed to stifle the Galaxy's attack. And it all worked right up to the point where they thought they could limit Ibrahimovic. And they watched as their most dangerous players were gobbled up by superior midfield. On the show, the guys are going to get you through rumors, point you away from April Fool's jokes, and get you all the news and information about the Galaxy you need ahead of a short week against Vancouver. Plus, Kevin and Josh discuss the controversy around Kevin's newsletter and what Kevin was saying when he wrote it. And if you disagree, he's more than willing to have a respectable conversation about it. It's a packed show that has all the information on the Galaxy's historically fast start, and what we can expect in a traveling team for the club's trip against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Special Programming notes: Live show on Wednesday night instead of Thursday night this week. Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. – "That wasn't a pretty game." "It didn't feel like a win." "The Minnesota game was better." "The LA Galaxy weren't as good with Zlatan Ibrahimovic." Those are all the lines we saw after the Galaxy beat the Portland Timbers on Sunday evening at Dignity Health Sports Park in a game that saw Ibrahimovic and Romain Alessandrini return from injuries. But they're all wrong and we're here to give you over 90 minutes of Galaxy-talk to "prove it." Your hosts, soccer reporters Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter, are back to discuss the Galaxy's 2-1 win over the Timbers and what each of them saw from the win. They're going to talk about the players that impressed and why the Timbers were never interested in winning the game. The five-man backline, the lack of forwards, and the way they scored their goal all pointed to a gameplan that was supposed to stifle the Galaxy's attack. And it all worked right up to the point where they thought they could limit Ibrahimovic. And they watched as their most dangerous players were gobbled up by superior midfield. On the show, the guys are going to get you through rumors, point you away from April Fool's jokes, and get you all the news and information about the Galaxy you need ahead of a short week against Vancouver. Plus, Kevin and Josh discuss the controversy around Kevin's newsletter and what Kevin was saying when he wrote it. And if you disagree, he's more than willing to have a respectable conversation about it. It's a packed show that has all the information on the Galaxy's historically fast start, and what we can expect in a traveling team for the club's trip against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Special Programming notes: Live show on Wednesday night instead of Thursday night this week. Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. – Live Soccer is back! And the LA Galaxy finally get to retake the field after the international break when they host the Portland Timbers on Sunday evening (6 p.m.; ESPN2) And we're back as well. Because there's nothing, we love more than live soccer and your phone calls! Flying solo for this sweet ride is host Josh Guesman. Josh will update you on the Galaxy's injuries and talk about the players who were away with their national teams. Plus, he's got more news than you can handle. Josh will talk about the status' of Jonathan dos Santos, Sebastian Lletget, Romain Alessandrini and, the Lion himself, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. And he'll take calls that will ask questions about the Galaxy's depth and possible lineups. Can the Galaxy press the same way they did against Minnesota? And why that will have to be different, right? Then he'll get you updated on an equipment drive, e-MLS, and a battle between two former Galaxy players -- Landon Donovan and Jermaine Jones. Who wants to see some indoor soccer in Ontario? And your host will get you through the final parts of the CoG Madness Bracket. Who will walk away with the victory? Will Dennis te Kloese beat out Efrain Alvarez? Aren't brackets fun? But the big deal is the game with Portland. And the Galaxy should win this thing. They're the clear favorites after the Timbers have been woeful on defense through their first three games. Add in Ibrahimovic and Alessandrini, and everything should come together for the club. Meanwhile, Portland will be looking to regroup and hopefully catch the Galaxy asleep. And before the show is over, Josh will give you his views on the drama that engulfed one of our co-hosts earlier in the week. We're glad you could join us for an excellent 80 minutes of soccer-talk. And we're also delighted that you could be such a huge part of our show! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory.

COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. – Live Soccer is back! And the LA Galaxy finally get to retake the field after the international break when they host the Portland Timbers on Sunday evening (6 p.m.; ESPN2) And we're back as well. Because there's nothing, we love more than live soccer and your phone calls! Flying solo for this sweet ride is host Josh Guesman. Josh will update you on the Galaxy's injuries and talk about the players who were away with their national teams. Plus, he's got more news than you can handle. Josh will talk about the status' of Jonathan dos Santos, Sebastian Lletget, Romain Alessandrini and, the Lion himself, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. And he'll take calls that will ask questions about the Galaxy's depth and possible lineups. Can the Galaxy press the same way they did against Minnesota? And why that will have to be different, right? Then he'll get you updated on an equipment drive, e-MLS, and a battle between two former Galaxy players -- Landon Donovan and Jermaine Jones. Who wants to see some indoor soccer in Ontario? And your host will get you through the final parts of the CoG Madness Bracket. Who will walk away with the victory? Will Dennis te Kloese beat out Efrain Alvarez? Aren't brackets fun? But the big deal is the game with Portland. And the Galaxy should win this thing. They're the clear favorites after the Timbers have been woeful on defense through their first three games. Add in Ibrahimovic and Alessandrini, and everything should come together for the club. Meanwhile, Portland will be looking to regroup and hopefully catch the Galaxy asleep. And before the show is over, Josh will give you his views on the drama that engulfed one of our co-hosts earlier in the week. We're glad you could join us for an excellent 80 minutes of soccer-talk. And we're also delighted that you could be such a huge part of our show! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory.

No game this week so an uncharacteristic, yet still typical, SFTS episode with some not-so-much LA Galaxy content to begin with including quick international updates from the respective motherlands and (somehow) quick chat about other MLS teams in comparison to our Gs. Plus, an extensive SFTF segment including updates on zLAtan and Romain Alessandrini, the […] The post

COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. – The LA Galaxy just put together one of the most beautiful displays of soccer they've had in over two years. The passing was quick and precise, the movement was unpredictable, and the result was near total domination of visiting Minnesota United on Saturday night. On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter are waking up way too early on a Sunday morning to bring you a special edition of Corner of the Galaxy from the (press) Box. The guys will brave the early hour to ensure they bring you all the information you wanted to know about the game before Panda departs to cover the US and Mexican National teams. The guys will start by talking about the superb night Uriel Antuna had and why he was the key to the entire match. They'll also discuss Antuna's placement in a 4-3-3 formation, and why Guillermo Barros Schelotto was right to bring out that formation. Is that kind of performance what you've been expecting from a Schelotto coached team? Josh and Kevin will then talk about the other major players for the Galaxy including Sebastian Lletget and why the masked-man only kept the mask on for about 30 seconds, and why his partners, Joe Corona and Jonathan dos Santos, were also outstanding on the night. They'll also talk about the Galaxy's defense and why being near-perfect almost wasn't enough. But they got some great performances from nearly all of the back four. The guys may even single out a couple on the defense that needs to do a little bit more to make the night truly outstanding. Finally, Josh and Kevin will give you a unique story about 17-year-old Julian Araujo and the latest in crazy rumors that have hit the Galaxy. Could the real Pato please stand up? It's a packed show for a game that was one of the best executed in many years. So what happens when Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romain Alessandrini come back? Do the Galaxy get worse? Pffffttttt! We've got more than 60-minutes of Galaxy-talk headed your way!

COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. – The LA Galaxy just put together one of the most beautiful displays of soccer they've had in over two years. The passing was quick and precise, the movement was unpredictable, and the result was near total domination of visiting Minnesota United on Saturday night. On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter are waking up way too early on a Sunday morning to bring you a special edition of Corner of the Galaxy from the (press) Box. The guys will brave the early hour to ensure they bring you all the information you wanted to know about the game before Panda departs to cover the US and Mexican National teams. The guys will start by talking about the superb night Uriel Antuna had and why he was the key to the entire match. They'll also discuss Antuna's placement in a 4-3-3 formation, and why Guillermo Barros Schelotto was right to bring out that formation. Is that kind of performance what you've been expecting from a Schelotto coached team? Josh and Kevin will then talk about the other major players for the Galaxy including Sebastian Lletget and why the masked-man only kept the mask on for about 30 seconds, and why his partners, Joe Corona and Jonathan dos Santos, were also outstanding on the night. They'll also talk about the Galaxy's defense and why being near-perfect almost wasn't enough. But they got some great performances from nearly all of the back four. The guys may even single out a couple on the defense that needs to do a little bit more to make the night truly outstanding. Finally, Josh and Kevin will give you a unique story about 17-year-old Julian Araujo and the latest in crazy rumors that have hit the Galaxy. Could the real Pato please stand up? It's a packed show for a game that was one of the best executed in many years. So what happens when Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romain Alessandrini come back? Do the Galaxy get worse? Pffffttttt! We've got more than 60-minutes of Galaxy-talk headed your way!

COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. – The LA Galaxy didn’t have a fun trip to Texas. First, they forgot Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romain Alessandrini (both injured), and then Diego Polenta goes all Michael Ciani on FC Dallas and gifts them a penalty kick. To make matters worse, Sebastian Lletget broke his nose in the eventual 2-0 loss in Frisco. But on today’s show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter, are back to break down the game, get you updated on team and alumni news, and answer your questions – if that isn’t GREAT news then we don’t know what is. Panda and Pato will start by updating you on Baggio Husidic’s retirement and the, somewhat surprising, homegrown signing of Ethan Zubak. Are the 2019 Galaxy looking to answer in the same way the 2017 Galaxy looked for answers? Are these signings being made out of necessity, or are they being made because these players are ready? Then the guys get into the loss against Dallas and why the Galaxy’s lack of offensive weapons means the club could rapidly be shifting priorities. Do the Galaxy need a striker to back up Zlatan, or a defender to solidify the back four? Has the Galaxy defense been bad in the first two games? And are fans ready to toss Polenta out of the starting lineup? Josh and Kevin will then get you into any Galaxy rumors that are swirling around before answer all of your critical questions. Could the Galaxy be recalling Bradford Jamieson? And where are the Galaxy “scouting” for answers to all these questions? Plus, will the upcoming schedule give the club some easy wins? Unlikely! We’re back with over 75 minutes of Galaxy-talk, and we do it like nobody else ever could! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. – The LA Galaxy didn’t have a fun trip to Texas. First, they forgot Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romain Alessandrini (both injured), and then Diego Polenta goes all Michael Ciani on FC Dallas and gifts them a penalty kick. To make matters worse, Sebastian Lletget broke his nose in the eventual 2-0 loss in Frisco. But on today’s show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter, are back to break down the game, get you updated on team and alumni news, and answer your questions – if that isn’t GREAT news then we don’t know what is. Panda and Pato will start by updating you on Baggio Husidic’s retirement and the, somewhat surprising, homegrown signing of Ethan Zubak. Are the 2019 Galaxy looking to answer in the same way the 2017 Galaxy looked for answers? Are these signings being made out of necessity, or are they being made because these players are ready? Then the guys get into the loss against Dallas and why the Galaxy’s lack of offensive weapons means the club could rapidly be shifting priorities. Do the Galaxy need a striker to back up Zlatan, or a defender to solidify the back four? Has the Galaxy defense been bad in the first two games? And are fans ready to toss Polenta out of the starting lineup? Josh and Kevin will then get you into any Galaxy rumors that are swirling around before answer all of your critical questions. Could the Galaxy be recalling Bradford Jamieson? And where are the Galaxy “scouting” for answers to all these questions? Plus, will the upcoming schedule give the club some easy wins? Unlikely! We’re back with over 75 minutes of Galaxy-talk, and we do it like nobody else ever could! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

COG ‘BEST IN THE GALAXY’ T-SHIRTS ($20): https://www.bonfire.com/cog-best-podcast-in-the-galaxy/ COG SCARVES ($20): https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/2018-corner-of-the-galaxy-scarf COG STUDIOS, Calif. – What happens when you lock our hosts in an Escape Room? What if talking about the LA Galaxy, murdering a fly, and doing lousy voiceover intros was their only way out?! You're about to find out! On this high-pressure episode of Corner of the Galaxy, your hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira are back to get you updated on all the club news you needed to know before the Galaxy take off for FC Dallas. That means the guys will get you updated on all the injuries, all the new signings, and all the predicted starting lineups that will take this team to Frisco, Texas on Friday for a Saturday game. Will Zlatan Ibrahimovic be able to travel? Will Sebastian Lletget be ready to start? And will Romain Alessandrini be healthy in time for Minnesota? Plus, the guys fill you in on the signings of Diedie Traore and Joe Corona. With both of the moves signaling that Galaxy are still on the hunt for at least one more piece to the puzzle. Josh and Eric will even get an email that asks who should step up from the Galaxy organization and acknowledge their past mistakes? And does it do any good? But the real crux of the show is the continuous buzzing from a terrorist fly, and why the guys think it’s okay to sing in public. And with bad voiceovers getting you ready for the FC Dallas game, it’s no wonder no one listens to this show. It’s a wild, wacky, and goofy night on CoG. But the real question is, do the guys find a way out of the studio at the end? Tune in and find out! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

COG ‘BEST IN THE GALAXY’ T-SHIRTS ($20): https://www.bonfire.com/cog-best-podcast-in-the-galaxy/ COG SCARVES ($20): https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/2018-corner-of-the-galaxy-scarf COG STUDIOS, Calif. – What happens when you lock our hosts in an Escape Room? What if talking about the LA Galaxy, murdering a fly, and doing lousy voiceover intros was their only way out?! You're about to find out! On this high-pressure episode of Corner of the Galaxy, your hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira are back to get you updated on all the club news you needed to know before the Galaxy take off for FC Dallas. That means the guys will get you updated on all the injuries, all the new signings, and all the predicted starting lineups that will take this team to Frisco, Texas on Friday for a Saturday game. Will Zlatan Ibrahimovic be able to travel? Will Sebastian Lletget be ready to start? And will Romain Alessandrini be healthy in time for Minnesota? Plus, the guys fill you in on the signings of Diedie Traore and Joe Corona. With both of the moves signaling that Galaxy are still on the hunt for at least one more piece to the puzzle. Josh and Eric will even get an email that asks who should step up from the Galaxy organization and acknowledge their past mistakes? And does it do any good? But the real crux of the show is the continuous buzzing from a terrorist fly, and why the guys think it’s okay to sing in public. And with bad voiceovers getting you ready for the FC Dallas game, it’s no wonder no one listens to this show. It’s a wild, wacky, and goofy night on CoG. But the real question is, do the guys find a way out of the studio at the end? Tune in and find out! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

Regular season opener and 3 points! But what do we make out of the first Win? Improved Chicago Fire team or sub-par LA Galaxy? Plus, the potential acquisition of World Cup Champion, Adil Rami to the LA Galaxy and that Olympique De Marseille French connection with Romain Alessandrini . Oh, and apparently David Bingham won […] The post S02 EPISODE 9 – LA Galaxy Win Home Opener appeared first on Straight from the Stands.

COG LIVE EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/701265083608828/ COG STUDIOS, Calif. – The LA Galaxy got through their first official preseason game on Saturday as they drew with Toronto FC by a score of 1-1. The Galaxy got several really good performances out of the new additions to the club and found some standouts that may have surprised some observers. On today’s show, your host Josh Guesman – who’s recording from a hotel room in Atlanta – walks you through the Galaxy’s starting lineups and the big takeaways from the game. First Josh discusses the impressive play of Uriel Antuna, Romain Alessandrini, and Diego Polenta. Along the way he’ll discuss the positioning of each player and why they were able to combine well with others around them. Plus, he’ll talk about how the Galaxy were way short on offense without Ola Kamara, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Josh will also discuss the other injury and illness absences from the team the main locations where the Galaxy are really short on depth. Josh will also discuss the rumors surround Giovani dos Santos and Chivas. Is there any truth that the Mexican International will be headed south this summer? Or is this just more hot air? Finally, Josh will get you the latest on the David Beckham statue that will grace the front of Dignity Health Sports Park and discuss the addition to the ring of honor. We’ve got a packed show and we’re glad you could join us! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory.

COG LIVE EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/701265083608828/ COG STUDIOS, Calif. – The LA Galaxy got through their first official preseason game on Saturday as they drew with Toronto FC by a score of 1-1. The Galaxy got several really good performances out of the new additions to the club and found some standouts that may have surprised some observers. On today’s show, your host Josh Guesman – who’s recording from a hotel room in Atlanta – walks you through the Galaxy’s starting lineups and the big takeaways from the game. First Josh discusses the impressive play of Uriel Antuna, Romain Alessandrini, and Diego Polenta. Along the way he’ll discuss the positioning of each player and why they were able to combine well with others around them. Plus, he’ll talk about how the Galaxy were way short on offense without Ola Kamara, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Josh will also discuss the other injury and illness absences from the team the main locations where the Galaxy are really short on depth. Josh will also discuss the rumors surround Giovani dos Santos and Chivas. Is there any truth that the Mexican International will be headed south this summer? Or is this just more hot air? Finally, Josh will get you the latest on the David Beckham statue that will grace the front of Dignity Health Sports Park and discuss the addition to the ring of honor. We’ve got a packed show and we’re glad you could join us! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory.

COG ‘BEST IN THE GALAXY’ T-SHIRTS: https://www.bonfire.com/cog-best-podcast-in-the-galaxy/ COG LIVE EVENT AT TAPS BREWERY: https://www.facebook.com/events/701265083608828/ COG STUDIOS, Calif. – The LA Galaxy seem to be nearing a conclusion to their problem with having too many Designate Players. But could the club be keeping all four, and is that now what seems the most likely resolution? On today’s show, your host Josh Guesman is joined by guest-host Delmy Barillas, to talk about which option the Galaxy seem to be leaning and to figure out if the club can really have their cake and eat it too. First, the hosts talk about the man with three nicknames, Javier Valdecantos and why he might have the media running laps in the very near future. Is the media mix-up something to be worried about? Or is this just a clash of cultures? Next, Josh and Delmy dive into the comments made by Galaxy head coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto and why his comments may have been telling us exactly what the club was going to do from the very beginning. Also, we discuss Jonathan dos Santos’ comments about his brother, Giovani dos Santos, and why that also lines up with the latest thinking. But should Romain Alessandrini face the brunt of the consequences for Giovani’s failures? Is that fair to the Frenchman? And could the Galaxy make sure they treat Alessandrini right by helping him in other ways? We’ve got a packed show that is filled with breaking Galaxy news on João Pedro, analysis and quotes from the club’s newest signing, Uriel Antuna, and much, much more as the club prepares for their first preseason game of the 2019 season. And don’t miss out on our t-shirts, our live event, and everything else we have going on at our website! Music provided by back pocket memory.

COG ‘BEST IN THE GALAXY’ T-SHIRTS: https://www.bonfire.com/cog-best-podcast-in-the-galaxy/ COG LIVE EVENT AT TAPS BREWERY: https://www.facebook.com/events/701265083608828/ COG STUDIOS, Calif. – The LA Galaxy seem to be nearing a conclusion to their problem with having too many Designate Players. But could the club be keeping all four, and is that now what seems the most likely resolution? On today’s show, your host Josh Guesman is joined by guest-host Delmy Barillas, to talk about which option the Galaxy seem to be leaning and to figure out if the club can really have their cake and eat it too. First, the hosts talk about the man with three nicknames, Javier Valdecantos and why he might have the media running laps in the very near future. Is the media mix-up something to be worried about? Or is this just a clash of cultures? Next, Josh and Delmy dive into the comments made by Galaxy head coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto and why his comments may have been telling us exactly what the club was going to do from the very beginning. Also, we discuss Jonathan dos Santos’ comments about his brother, Giovani dos Santos, and why that also lines up with the latest thinking. But should Romain Alessandrini face the brunt of the consequences for Giovani’s failures? Is that fair to the Frenchman? And could the Galaxy make sure they treat Alessandrini right by helping him in other ways? We’ve got a packed show that is filled with breaking Galaxy news on João Pedro, analysis and quotes from the club’s newest signing, Uriel Antuna, and much, much more as the club prepares for their first preseason game of the 2019 season. And don’t miss out on our t-shirts, our live event, and everything else we have going on at our website! Music provided by back pocket memory.

COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are just one week away from starting their 2019 preseason and they still have four designated players. Should this worry fans? Or does the club have a plan in place? On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter get you ready for the beginning of the 2019 preseason by updating you on the latest news and discussing the latest rumors to surround the club. The guys will talk about the results of the Galaxy's 2019 SuperDraft and why regardless of who they picked, it wasn't about success this season. But the Galaxy also have to answer why they didn't make any late-round selections. Do they not have the talent or scouting to be able to evaluate more than two rounds deep? Josh and Kevin will also talk about why Romain Alessandrini might go to Parma instead of staying with the Galaxy and why Giovani dos Santos' future with Los Angeles seems to be drawing to a close. Finally, the guys will make sure they answer your questions and tell you about the official signing of Emmanuel Boateng. Are the Galaxy trading dollars to make more signings? And how much money do the Galaxy have to make additional signings? We've got a packed show and we're glad you could join us! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are just one week away from starting their 2019 preseason and they still have four designated players. Should this worry fans? Or does the club have a plan in place? On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter get you ready for the beginning of the 2019 preseason by updating you on the latest news and discussing the latest rumors to surround the club. The guys will talk about the results of the Galaxy's 2019 SuperDraft and why regardless of who they picked, it wasn't about success this season. But the Galaxy also have to answer why they didn't make any late-round selections. Do they not have the talent or scouting to be able to evaluate more than two rounds deep? Josh and Kevin will also talk about why Romain Alessandrini might go to Parma instead of staying with the Galaxy and why Giovani dos Santos' future with Los Angeles seems to be drawing to a close. Finally, the guys will make sure they answer your questions and tell you about the official signing of Emmanuel Boateng. Are the Galaxy trading dollars to make more signings? And how much money do the Galaxy have to make additional signings? We've got a packed show and we're glad you could join us! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

Welcome back to another edition of the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast! Tonight, we put listener @eric_turner7 in the driver seat, answering his questions and discussing the latest news from around the league. With Atlanta United coming off an MLS Cup victory, undergoing a lot of roster changes, and matching up against Liga MX club Monterrey or Sporting KC in the 2nd round of the Concacaf Champions League, the odds are definitely against the Five Stripes making a deep run. Mike shares how Atlanta can learn from Toronto FC's run in 2018 and why they might be able to overcome the challenges that await. Next, Nick dives into the MLS Combine and SuperDraft, sharing different philosophies. FC Cincinnati, needing to fill a new MLS roster, traded to acquire draft picks, for a total of 7. They're building through the draft. Philadelphia Union, who traded 5 picks to FCC, needs the money to build through signings, while the Red Bulls and FC Dallas are known to build through their academies. In other player news, Mike breaks down how the LA Galaxy can get out of having 4 Designated Players on their roster (rules mandate no more than 3). While Gio dos Santos is the likely move, having grossly under-performed, the Galaxy could most easily move Romain Alessandrini, who has been the brightest star for the Galaxy over the last several seasons. Finally and after listening to an interview with GM Nelson Rodriguez, Nick goes on a rant against the Chicago Fire. Not only is Rodriguez a terrible interview, he offered no concrete plan for the future, no evidence of future signings, and supports a coach who players have been fleeing from. Mike breaks down the current Fire roster and isn't optimistic either. With only weeks to go before training camp, Chicago only has 4 defenders and 2 goalkeepers on their roster - and neither GK should be starting in the MLS. Keep your eyes open for more underwhelming moves by the Fire.   Thanks again for listening, be sure to follow us on twitter @SOPSoccer, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

CoG Studios, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy finally know what their 34-game schedule is going to look like for the 2019 season. And with the league cutting down the number of weeks in the league, you knew it wasn't going to look pretty. On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter are back to get you all the latest on the what the Galaxy's schedule looks like and what team news you need to know. The Guys will start by examining what Kevin learned from his press conference visits with Dennis te Kloese, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, and Chris Klein. They'll discuss what seems to be different about things this time around and what Schelotto and te Kloese seem to be bringing to the table for the club. They'll even discuss Klein's role in relation to the General Manager and the Head Coach and why that may have shifted in a way. Then the guys will get you updates on Emmanuel Boateng, Romain Alessandrini, and what their future could be with the club as well as confirm a monstrous number for Zlatan Ibrahimovic's one-year contract. Are the Galaxy already speaking in past-tense when it comes to Giovani dos Santos? Or is that just reading too much into how they're currently building the team? Finally, the guys really nail the oddities and intricacies of this 34-game schedule and get you through of the starts, stops, and toughest stretches for the Galaxy in 2019. Why do the Galaxy need to start hot? Why is May such a tough month? And how many games can you already cross off the list for Ibrahimovic? This is a packed show, and we're glad that we could start the New Year off right! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

CoG Studios, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy finally know what their 34-game schedule is going to look like for the 2019 season. And with the league cutting down the number of weeks in the league, you knew it wasn't going to look pretty. On today's show, your hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter are back to get you all the latest on the what the Galaxy's schedule looks like and what team news you need to know. The Guys will start by examining what Kevin learned from his press conference visits with Dennis te Kloese, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, and Chris Klein. They'll discuss what seems to be different about things this time around and what Schelotto and te Kloese seem to be bringing to the table for the club. They'll even discuss Klein's role in relation to the General Manager and the Head Coach and why that may have shifted in a way. Then the guys will get you updates on Emmanuel Boateng, Romain Alessandrini, and what their future could be with the club as well as confirm a monstrous number for Zlatan Ibrahimovic's one-year contract. Are the Galaxy already speaking in past-tense when it comes to Giovani dos Santos? Or is that just reading too much into how they're currently building the team? Finally, the guys really nail the oddities and intricacies of this 34-game schedule and get you through of the starts, stops, and toughest stretches for the Galaxy in 2019. Why do the Galaxy need to start hot? Why is May such a tough month? And how many games can you already cross off the list for Ibrahimovic? This is a packed show, and we're glad that we could start the New Year off right! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy have a management team in place with the announcement of Guillermo Barros Schelotto as their head coach. And along with Dennis te Kloese, the club seems to have found a hope of stability that wasn't there in any of their previous seasons. But is this all just wishful thinking? On today's show, your host, Josh Guesman, will take you through the attitudes, mannerisms, and the words that te Kloese and Schelotto used to find their way through their first Galaxy press conference. He'll discuss what that means for the Galaxy and also what it means that the Galaxy have kept Dominic Kinnear on as Assistant Coach. Is this another positive move for the club? Josh will also break you into all the latest rumors surrounding Romain Alessandrini and Giovani dos Santos. He'll basically be a human wet blanket as he attempts to smother flames that just won't die! Finally, Josh will make sure your questions are answered and that you prepare for another fun Corner of the Galaxy offseason event! Are you ready to hang with the CoG crew?! Especially after we've keyed you into what an impact you've made on the show in 2018! We've got a packed first show of 2019 and we're glad you could help us kick off another season! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory

COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy have a management team in place with the announcement of Guillermo Barros Schelotto as their head coach. And along with Dennis te Kloese, the club seems to have found a hope of stability that wasn't there in any of their previous seasons. But is this all just wishful thinking? On today's show, your host, Josh Guesman, will take you through the attitudes, mannerisms, and the words that te Kloese and Schelotto used to find their way through their first Galaxy press conference. He'll discuss what that means for the Galaxy and also what it means that the Galaxy have kept Dominic Kinnear on as Assistant Coach. Is this another positive move for the club? Josh will also break you into all the latest rumors surrounding Romain Alessandrini and Giovani dos Santos. He'll basically be a human wet blanket as he attempts to smother flames that just won't die! Finally, Josh will make sure your questions are answered and that you prepare for another fun Corner of the Galaxy offseason event! Are you ready to hang with the CoG crew?! Especially after we've keyed you into what an impact you've made on the show in 2018! We've got a packed first show of 2019 and we're glad you could help us kick off another season! Music Provided by Back Pocket Memory