LA Galaxy "Rope" FC Dallas

Los Angeles Galaxy 2, FC Dallas 1

It was a great Sunday afternoon at the Home Depot Center seeing the LAG beat FC Dallas 2-1. There were a few surprises from where I was sitting (section 131, row B, seats 7&8) that deserve mentioning.

Josh Tudela
As I mentioned in my January 24, 2007 post on the Galaxy's MLS Draft Picks, Tudela seemed like an okay choice. Sunday was only his second game and he seemed to get off on a rocky start - looking for a grove and his place on the field. Certainly, by the second half, he shined and seemed to be in great control. I give him a lot of credit. To come in this late in the season and play that well is impressive. I hope he can maintain this level of play.

Ty Harden
Also from the Galaxy's draft pick, Ty Harden has really done well. He's made some mistakes, but I think Abel Xavier could do a better job communicating with him. But Ty's performance against former Galaxy forward Carlos Ruiz on Sunday was terrific. Ty kept Ruiz shut down and the frustration from the FCD forward began to show in a very visible way when Ruiz started to body check Ty and other Galaxy defenders before the ball even approached him. Yes, Ruiz knows how to play a little "dirty" but this was more than his normal bag of tricks. Good work Ty.

Cobi Jones
Cobi played in his 300th MLS game and achieved a career milestone 90th assist. One of only five other MLS players to do so. Congrats Cobi.

Kevin Harmse
Bud, you really need to play more soccer and less hockey.

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