http://tags.theoffside.com/preparing-for-2008/ Tags of Tags en-us BootsnAll Travel Network http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/joey-franchino-huhwha.htmlLaurie2008-04-18 13:02:26I keep thinking that someday the Galaxy will make a trade that makes sense. I'm still waiting. Soccer by Ives is saying Joey Franchino may ...I keep thinking that someday the Galaxy will make a trade that makes sense. I'm still waiting. Soccer by Ives is saying Joey Franchino may ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/preparing-for-2008/i-just-watched-the-san-jose-game.htmlLaurie2008-04-09 18:27:04I realized today that the San Jose game is in the ESPN360.com archives, at least for the moment, so I was actually able to watch ...I realized today that the San Jose game is in the ESPN360.com archives, at least for the moment, so I was actually able to watch ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/preparing-for-2008/galaxy-lose-to-hong-kong-union-on-pks.htmljen2008-03-09 15:54:37Some post-game thoughts on the Galaxy vs. Hong Kong Union match. I'm liking the rookies. Ely Allen and Sean Franklin especially impressed me in this ...Some post-game thoughts on the Galaxy vs. Hong Kong Union match. I'm liking the rookies. Ely Allen and Sean Franklin especially impressed me in this ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/preparing-for-2008/no-news-is-good-news.htmljen2008-03-08 19:10:47I think. I've been reading up on tonight's match against Hong Kong Union.  There is, surprisingly, not much news.  So here are two tiny pregame tidbits: *Beckham's ...I think. I've been reading up on tonight's match against Hong Kong Union.  There is, surprisingly, not much news.  So here are two tiny pregame tidbits: *Beckham's ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/waive-bye-bye-martino-gray-babayaro.htmlLaurie2008-03-04 11:16:39The waiver news is in. Out the door to help the Galaxy make the salary cap: Kyle Martino, Kelly Gray and Celestine Babayaro. ...The waiver news is in. Out the door to help the Galaxy make the salary cap: Kyle Martino, Kelly Gray and Celestine Babayaro. ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/transfer-rumors/still-waiting-on-cap-deadline-moves.htmlLaurie2008-03-03 15:08:53Today is salary cap compliance deadline day -- the day when we have to dump enough players to get under the cap. As we've ...Today is salary cap compliance deadline day -- the day when we have to dump enough players to get under the cap. As we've ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/transfer-rumors/harmse-is-outta-here.htmlLaurie2008-02-29 17:56:13As a lot of people have been predicting for the past few months, Kevin Harmse is heading out of LA and into Toronto FC. ...As a lot of people have been predicting for the past few months, Kevin Harmse is heading out of LA and into Toronto FC. ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/now-about-those-galaxy-boys-who-didnt-go-to-asia.htmlLaurie2008-02-28 21:07:15From US SoccerPlayers.com: LA GALAXY ASIA TOUR 2008 ROSTER GOALKEEPERS (2): Steve Cronin, Josh Wicks DEFENDERS (9): Celestine Babayaro, Sean Franklin, Michael Gavin, Ante Jazic, Mike Randolph, ...From US SoccerPlayers.com: LA GALAXY ASIA TOUR 2008 ROSTER GOALKEEPERS (2): Steve Cronin, Josh Wicks DEFENDERS (9): Celestine Babayaro, Sean Franklin, Michael Gavin, Ante Jazic, Mike Randolph, ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/alamos-developmental-contract-protects-my-maternal-area.htmlLaurie2008-02-27 11:46:11We all know my thoughts on supplemental draft picks and trialists by now, right? In a nutshell, for any newcomers: Supplemental draft picks and trialists ...We all know my thoughts on supplemental draft picks and trialists by now, right? In a nutshell, for any newcomers: Supplemental draft picks and trialists ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/preparing-for-2008/more-galaxy-keeper-thoughts.htmlLaurie2008-02-24 13:44:31I stayed up and watched the first half of the game on ESPN Classic, so I did eventually get some of the commentary. (I ...I stayed up and watched the first half of the game on ESPN Classic, so I did eventually get some of the commentary. (I ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/some-charles-alamo-videos.htmlLaurie2008-02-18 09:31:34Reader January emailed me today to point me towards a couple of YouTube videos of our new aspiring Galaxy goalkeeper, Charles Alamo. One soccer ...Reader January emailed me today to point me towards a couple of YouTube videos of our new aspiring Galaxy goalkeeper, Charles Alamo. One soccer ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/preparing-for-2008/charles-alamo-says-the-galaxy-is-surreal.htmlLaurie2008-02-16 13:13:41If you haven't stopped by the official, snark-free Galaxy blog lately, you absolutely need to go in and read this interview with goalkeeper-on-trial Charles Alamo. ...If you haven't stopped by the official, snark-free Galaxy blog lately, you absolutely need to go in and read this interview with goalkeeper-on-trial Charles Alamo. ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/galaxy-gullit-and-that-fitness-thing.htmlLaurie2008-02-16 10:08:55Articles all over the place on the Ruud's attempts to get our guys really, really fit. Two-a-days, with healthy meals provided. This is ...Articles all over the place on the Ruud's attempts to get our guys really, really fit. Two-a-days, with healthy meals provided. This is ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/vanney-in-kirk-out-for-the-galaxy.htmlLaurie2008-02-15 11:55:28 Anybody ever catch reruns of the old, original "Star Trek" series? (It's one of my husband's favorite shows, so I've seen all the ... Anybody ever catch reruns of the old, original "Star Trek" series? (It's one of my husband's favorite shows, so I've seen all the ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/ty-hardens-leaving-soccer.htmlLaurie2008-02-15 08:23:46This one breaks my heart. After just one year, Ty Harden (who, in case you've forgotten, came from my grad school alma mater, University ...This one breaks my heart. After just one year, Ty Harden (who, in case you've forgotten, came from my grad school alma mater, University ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/a-few-galaxy-roster-updates.htmlLaurie2008-02-15 06:35:16Draft picks Sean Franklin, Julian Valentin and Ely Allen have all officially signed with the team. And chances are that at least one of ...Draft picks Sean Franklin, Julian Valentin and Ely Allen have all officially signed with the team. And chances are that at least one of ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/2007-games/international-games-and-issues/an-official-reason-for-the-galaxy-to-be-in-the-pan-pacific-tournament.htmlLaurie2008-02-11 13:33:57I knew if we waited long enough the powers-that-be would come up with a reason that the Galaxy are playing in that Pan-Pacific tournament later ...I knew if we waited long enough the powers-that-be would come up with a reason that the Galaxy are playing in that Pan-Pacific tournament later ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/galaxy-loses-another-keeper-draft-pick-matt-allen-heads-to-norway.htmlLaurie2008-02-02 07:26:05Whoa. Deja vu all over again. Last year we lost goalkeeper draft pick Tally Hall to the greener pastures of Denmark. This year ...Whoa. Deja vu all over again. Last year we lost goalkeeper draft pick Tally Hall to the greener pastures of Denmark. This year ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/preparing-for-2008/carlos-ruiz-cleans-up-real-nice.htmlLaurie2008-01-26 11:36:43 Carlos Ruiz was officially presented as a Galaxy player this week. I have just two things to say: 1) Love the threads, and 2) ... Carlos Ruiz was officially presented as a Galaxy player this week. I have just two things to say: 1) Love the threads, and 2) ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/preparing-for-2008/meet-the-galaxys-picks-from-the-supplemental-draft.htmlLaurie2008-01-25 06:39:29Here are our newest Galaxy guys. Rd. 1 4 Los Angeles Galaxy Michael Gavin D Portland Rd. 2 4 Los Angeles Galaxy Charles Alamo ...Here are our newest Galaxy guys. Rd. 1 4 Los Angeles Galaxy Michael Gavin D Portland Rd. 2 4 Los Angeles Galaxy Charles Alamo ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/is-celestine-babayaro-headed-our-way.htmlLaurie2008-01-21 14:37:05This rumor actually comes from a pretty legitimate source -- Times Online of London -- so I'm inclined to believe it has credibility. It ...This rumor actually comes from a pretty legitimate source -- Times Online of London -- so I'm inclined to believe it has credibility. It ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/the-galaxys-new-acquisitions.htmlLaurie2008-01-18 17:27:59I'll do a lot more on our new boys in the coming days, but for now I'll give you their names: Sean Franklin, DM Ely Allen, F Julian ...I'll do a lot more on our new boys in the coming days, but for now I'll give you their names: Sean Franklin, DM Ely Allen, F Julian ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/preparing-for-2008/lets-talk-galaxy-superdraft.htmlLaurie2008-01-18 08:55:50Okay, let's talk talk SuperDraft. If you're interested, it will be shown live on ESPN2 and MLSnet.com starting at 11:00 PST. If you just want ...Okay, let's talk talk SuperDraft. If you're interested, it will be shown live on ESPN2 and MLSnet.com starting at 11:00 PST. If you just want ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/preparing-for-2008/a-tale-of-two-headlines.htmlLaurie2008-01-17 09:32:09The headline on my RSS Reader read: Galaxy add FC Dallas Star Ruiz to Potent Offense But when you go to the actual article you get: ...The headline on my RSS Reader read: Galaxy add FC Dallas Star Ruiz to Potent Offense But when you go to the actual article you get: ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/coming-to-terms-with-the-ruiz-deal.htmlLaurie2008-01-16 06:00:07I spent yesterday evening absorbing your collective wisdom, reflecting on this turn of events as I consoled myself with a lovely Syrah, sipped from my ...I spent yesterday evening absorbing your collective wisdom, reflecting on this turn of events as I consoled myself with a lovely Syrah, sipped from my ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/what-does-the-ruiz-deal-mean-for-the-galaxy.htmlLaurie2008-01-15 14:17:58What are the stages of grief? Anger, denial, bargaining, depression, acceptance, right? I'm not at "acceptance" yet. (And to make my life even worse, ...What are the stages of grief? Anger, denial, bargaining, depression, acceptance, right? I'm not at "acceptance" yet. (And to make my life even worse, ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/galaxy-buy-effing-carlos-ruiz.htmlLaurie2008-01-15 09:09:10Excuse me while I finish barfing. Okay. There. It's down to the dry heaves, so I think I can type now. Seems the ...Excuse me while I finish barfing. Okay. There. It's down to the dry heaves, so I think I can type now. Seems the ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/more-about-the-cannon-deal.htmlLaurie2008-01-12 16:00:49Billy Witz at LA Daily News has an interesting article that's mostly on the Cannon deal. I say mostly, because it also includes this ...Billy Witz at LA Daily News has an interesting article that's mostly on the Cannon deal. I say mostly, because it also includes this ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/and-ante-jazic-bites-the-dust-for-4-6-months.htmlLaurie2008-01-12 10:30:24Speaking of walking wounded (which was, of course, what we were speaking of. Or maybe in this case it should be "hobbling wounded. ...Speaking of walking wounded (which was, of course, what we were speaking of. Or maybe in this case it should be "hobbling wounded. ...http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/whats-simple-about-a-simple-hernia-operation.htmlLaurie2008-01-12 06:55:09Okay, gents. Perhaps one of you can give me the definition of "simple" hernia operation, which is the surgery recently undergone by Troy Roberts ...Okay, gents. Perhaps one of you can give me the definition of "simple" hernia operation, which is the surgery recently undergone by Troy Roberts ...