LA Galaxy - Real Madrid

PilotMan · 07-12-2005, 01:46 PM

Is anyone else excited about the first big soccer power to play an MLS team. Will LA look like a U6 squad, or will be a legit match. Real seems like they are going to have most of their squad for the match and tour.

moriarty · 07-12-2005, 02:11 PM

Mmmm... I like a good spanking.

Seriously though, Real is in pre-season mode which will probably hamper them quite a bit (along with jet lag, etc..), and they're not going to be going all out. LA is in mid-season form.

I say 3-1 Real.

PS - when is the game, and is it being televised?

ISiddiqui · 07-12-2005, 02:29 PM

Real will probably be going through the motions, treating it, as it is, a friendly, while LA will try to win anyway they can. Talent isn't that even though. 2-0 Real.

Dutch · 07-12-2005, 06:58 PM

I will be surprised in LA can handle the ball control from a big team like that (even their depth) and I doubt they will be able to sustain any sort of continued attack on the Real Madrid side.

They may keep it close, but it definately be an amazing victory in my book if LA won it.

PilotMan · 07-12-2005, 07:28 PM

I think that LA plays a similar style offense, which I believe to be becoming the "American" style of soccer. That is a quick, counterattacking offense that is dominated by speed and athletecism.

The mens national team plays a style similar to this as well. Build ups and big centering crosses are usually not a part of the gameplan, instead you ususally find lightning fast runs by one or two players, as we have strikers who are capable of beating defenders in a one on one race.

As if they have a chance against Real? I would say no, but I would love to see the kind of performance that makes the world look twice at the MLS.

PilotMan · 07-12-2005, 07:30 PM

dola

and I believe that the match is on July 16, and I have no idea if it will be on TV.

SackAttack · 07-12-2005, 08:34 PM

I'm boycotting the game because the Galaxy reneged on a contract to play my favorite team - West Brom - so they could play Real Madrid instead.

I understand why they did it, of course, but I would have gone to the Galaxy/WBA match. Not gonna bother with Galaxy/Madrid.

Neuqua · 07-12-2005, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SackAttack

I'm boycotting the game because the Galaxy reneged on a contract to play my favorite team - West Brom

Will the Galaxy be able to survive?

Easy Mac · 07-12-2005, 09:36 PM

I don't think either team will care, so no, LA won't even come close.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-12-2005, 10:05 PM

Is this a first time a World Class soccer team will play an MLS team? I hope it's on Natl. TV in order to gain at least some press coverage.

Desnudo · 07-13-2005, 12:00 AM

I think an MLS All-Star team played a top European team before (ManU?), but this is the first time for a 1-on-1 situation.

SirFozzie · 07-13-2005, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desnudo

I think an MLS All-Star team played a top European team before (ManU?), but this is the first time for a 1-on-1 situation.

They play Fulham this year. MLS have done pretty well in friendlies against teams doing preseason tours. Sporting Lisbon, UEFA Cup Finalists this year, did a preseason tour last summer, and lost two of three to MLS teams (including my revs)

SackAttack · 07-13-2005, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Neuqua

Will the Galaxy be able to survive?

Sure they will. But the original poster asked if anybody was excited. I'm not, and my previous post is the reason why.

Galaxy · 07-13-2005, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PilotMan

I think that LA plays a similar style offense, which I believe to be becoming the "American" style of soccer. That is a quick, counterattacking offense that is dominated by speed and athletecism.

The mens national team plays a style similar to this as well. Build ups and big centering crosses are usually not a part of the gameplan, instead you ususally find lightning fast runs by one or two players, as we have strikers who are capable of beating defenders in a one on one race.

As if they have a chance against Real? I would say no, but I would love to see the kind of performance that makes the world look twice at the MLS.

I though the Spanish clubs were more technical-based then physical-based like the English clubs?

If the US can expand and develop young talent, I think we could produce the best group of physical, athletic players in the world. Kinda like all our style in other sports, Basketball (European athletes are more technical, while we play more physically).

daedalus · 07-13-2005, 03:19 AM

What Sack said. Excepting for the part about supporting the Baggies. (Ewwww.

)

Shrug, I guess I can see WHY they did it but I would have to think that there had to have been a better and, more importantly, CLASSIER way to do it. I doubt I'll be spending money to support them any time soon*.

And, yes, I am quite sure they will survive and do quite well with or without my support.

* Yes, I am local. But I am neither a homer (supporting a team just because they are local to me) nor an anti-homer. If I support a team, it will be because I like and/or admire them.

moriarty · 07-14-2005, 07:57 AM

BTW - no Donovan for the Real game unless the US gets knocked out of the Gold Cup early.

SirFozzie · 07-14-2005, 11:57 AM

No Donovan period, the game is Saturday, and the US-Jamaica QF is Saturday.

Bee · 07-14-2005, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neuqua

Will the Galaxy be able to survive?

Isn't SackAttack about 10% of the MLS fan base in the states?

fantastic flying froggies · 07-14-2005, 12:25 PM

I wouldn't be shocked if the Galaxy actually won that game...Real will be playing mostly for show, and it's only a pre-season game for 'em, so...

SirFozzie · 07-15-2005, 06:19 AM

By the way, the game will be live on Fox Soccer Channel.

moriarty · 07-15-2005, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

By the way, the game will be live on Fox Soccer Channel.

I may have to Tivo it. Sounds like a game that could be interesting for a while, but get boring real quick if neither side is too into it.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-15-2005, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

By the way, the game will be live on Fox Soccer Channel.

What time? I can't seem to find it listed on my cable guide.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-15-2005, 05:38 PM

Dola - Odd, my TIVO guide lists it as being live on Monday Night at 9:30 PM Central time? That certainly doesn't seem right.

SirFozzie · 07-15-2005, 05:42 PM

FSC will also be airing re-runs. One sec, let me get FSC's programming guide.

SirFozzie · 07-15-2005, 05:47 PM

Actually, it does put the game at that time, the game might be Monday since the Girls-icky (

) are playing Chivas USA saturday at 10 PM EDT

Eaglesfan27 · 07-15-2005, 05:48 PM

Ok, that is consistent with what I'm seeing as well. In any case, it is set to be TIVO'd

07-12-2005, 02:11 PM	#2
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	Mmmm... I like a good spanking. Seriously though, Real is in pre-season mode which will probably hamper them quite a bit (along with jet lag, etc..), and they're not going to be going all out. LA is in mid-season form. I say 3-1 Real. PS - when is the game, and is it being televised? Last edited by moriarty : 07-12-2005 at 02:11 PM.

07-12-2005, 02:29 PM	#3
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Real will probably be going through the motions, treating it, as it is, a friendly, while LA will try to win anyway they can. Talent isn't that even though. 2-0 Real. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

07-12-2005, 07:28 PM	#5
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I think that LA plays a similar style offense, which I believe to be becoming the "American" style of soccer. That is a quick, counterattacking offense that is dominated by speed and athletecism. The mens national team plays a style similar to this as well. Build ups and big centering crosses are usually not a part of the gameplan, instead you ususally find lightning fast runs by one or two players, as we have strikers who are capable of beating defenders in a one on one race. As if they have a chance against Real? I would say no, but I would love to see the kind of performance that makes the world look twice at the MLS. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

07-12-2005, 07:30 PM	#6
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	dola and I believe that the match is on July 16, and I have no idea if it will be on TV. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

07-12-2005, 10:05 PM	#10
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Is this a first time a World Class soccer team will play an MLS team? I hope it's on Natl. TV in order to gain at least some press coverage. __________________ Toujour Pret

07-12-2005, 06:58 PM	#4
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I will be surprised in LA can handle the ball control from a big team like that (even their depth) and I doubt they will be able to sustain any sort of continued attack on the Real Madrid side. They may keep it close, but it definately be an amazing victory in my book if LA won it.

07-12-2005, 08:34 PM	#7
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	I'm boycotting the game because the Galaxy reneged on a contract to play my favorite team - West Brom - so they could play Real Madrid instead. I understand why they did it, of course, but I would have gone to the Galaxy/WBA match. Not gonna bother with Galaxy/Madrid.

07-12-2005, 09:36 PM	#9
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I don't think either team will care, so no, LA won't even come close.

07-13-2005, 12:00 AM	#11
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	I think an MLS All-Star team played a top European team before (ManU?), but this is the first time for a 1-on-1 situation.

07-13-2005, 03:19 AM	#15
daedalus Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	What Sack said. Excepting for the part about supporting the Baggies. (Ewwww. ) Shrug, I guess I can see WHY they did it but I would have to think that there had to have been a better and, more importantly, CLASSIER way to do it. I doubt I'll be spending money to support them any time soon. And, yes, I am quite sure they will survive and do quite well with or without my support. Yes, I am local. But I am neither a homer (supporting a team just because they are local to me) nor an anti-homer. If I support a team, it will be because I like and/or admire them.

07-14-2005, 07:57 AM	#16
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	BTW - no Donovan for the Real game unless the US gets knocked out of the Gold Cup early.

07-14-2005, 11:57 AM	#17
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	No Donovan period, the game is Saturday, and the US-Jamaica QF is Saturday. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

07-14-2005, 12:25 PM	#19
fantastic flying froggies Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny South of France	I wouldn't be shocked if the Galaxy actually won that game...Real will be playing mostly for show, and it's only a pre-season game for 'em, so... __________________ Detroit Vampires (CFL) : Ve 're coming for your blood! Camargue Flamingos (WOOF): pretty in Pink

07-15-2005, 06:19 AM	#20
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	By the way, the game will be live on Fox Soccer Channel. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

07-15-2005, 05:38 PM	#23
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Dola - Odd, my TIVO guide lists it as being live on Monday Night at 9:30 PM Central time? That certainly doesn't seem right. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

07-15-2005, 05:42 PM	#24
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	FSC will also be airing re-runs. One sec, let me get FSC's programming guide. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

07-15-2005, 05:47 PM	#25
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Actually, it does put the game at that time, the game might be Monday since the Girls-icky () are playing Chivas USA saturday at 10 PM EDT __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

07-15-2005, 05:48 PM	#26
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Ok, that is consistent with what I'm seeing as well. In any case, it is set to be TIVO'd __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

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