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Podcast: First-game hyperbole and buying into everything Vanney is selling

Podcast: First-game hyperbole and buying into everything Vanney is selling #LAGalaxy #MLS #CH14 #Podcast #Soccer

COG STUDIOS, Calif. — It didn’t go exactly the way they planned. But for an LA Galaxy team that needed to be rewarded for a long grueling offseason, a win over Miami and two goals from Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez was just what the doctor ordered.  On today’s show, both Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter want you to be excited about what you saw from the club on Sunday afternoon. They battled…

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Chicharito and the Galaxy find their second-half stride in win over Miami

RECAP: Chicharito and the Galaxy find their second-half stride in win over Miami #LAGalaxy #MLS #MIAvLA #CH14

Surely it wasn’t the way the LA Galaxy wanted to kick-off 2021. They were trailing by a goal at halftime in a hot and humid Ft. Lauderdale and seemed to have run out of ideas on offense. Sure they were holding possession well, but it was possession without intent, and Inter Miami CF had all the dangerous chances. So when Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney brought on Ethan Zubak in the 58th-minute in…

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PODCAST: Shorthanded but optimistic. Galaxy head to Miami to start 2021 season

PODCAST: Shorthanded but optimistic. Galaxy head to Miami to start 2021 season #LAGalaxy #MLS #CH14 #Podcast #MIAvLA

While the Galaxy head to Miami for the start of the season, will they be leaving more than one starter behind? COG STUDIOS, Calif. — Every year, at this point in the offseason, we’re tired of watching games that don’t count, with tactics that don’t matter, with players we’ve never heard of. Well, the preseason is over, friends. Now, all the games count. So are you ready for the start of the 2021…

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Podcast: When does the preseason matter for the Galaxy? And Lletget under investigation

Podcast: When does the preseason matter for the Galaxy? And Lletget under investigation #LAGalaxy #MLS #CH14 #Podcast #Soccer

The LA Galaxy look to have made some progress coming out of the preseason, but will it show against Miami? And will Sebastian Lletget get suspended for the opener? COG STUDIOS, Calif. — From here on out, all the game count. And while the LA Galaxy are out of time, the trip to Miami might be precisely what they’re looking for.  On today’s show, hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter are getting you…

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PODCAST: Cabral a surprise DP with tons of Galaxy pressure

PODCAST: Cabral a surprise DP with tons of Galaxy pressure #LAGalaxy #MLS #CH14 #Podcast #Soccer

The LA Galaxy are putting a lot of pressure on a 21-year-old Frenchman who just became their third Designated Player and a Pavon replacement. COG STUDIOS, Calif. — Surprise! The LA Galaxy signed a 21-year-old as their youngest Designated Player in club history. But when we first were looking at Kevin Cabral, we had assumed the Galaxy were going to get him under a different Mechanism.  On…

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PODCAST: Galaxy 'starters' aren't starters and is Kevin Cabral coming to LA?

PODCAST: Galaxy 'starters' aren't starters and is Kevin Cabral coming to LA? #LAGalaxy #MLS #CH14 #Podcast #Soccer

The LA Galaxy are running out of time to get starters starting preseason games, and rumors around Cabral have him coming to Los Angeles! COG STUDIOS, Calif. — The LA Galaxy are continuing their preseason with starters that you’re likely to see in their first match of the season against Inter Miami. So, how many “starters” should you expect to see, and how many players will the Galaxy get ready…

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Podcast: 'Riot at the Tailgate' and some Galaxy Tucson travel

Podcast: 'Riot at the Tailgate' and some Galaxy Tucson travel #LAGalaxy #MLS #CH14 #Soccer #Podcast

A musical debut, the Galaxy get ready for Tucson, and how a day of ticket sales managed to avoid disaster! COG STUDIOS, Calif. — The LA Galaxy are heading for a 10-day sting in Tucson. This looks to be our best chance actually to see a starting lineup. The internationals are back, Victor Vazquez and Samuel Grandsir should be arriving, and soon, we’ll get to know the Galaxy that will start the…

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Preseason: Galaxy wrap up SoCal preseason with loss to Revolution

Preseason: Galaxy wrap up SoCal preseason with loss to Revolution #LAGalaxy #MLS #LAvNE

Most games are about the final score. But preseason games for the LA Galaxy are about testing out just how well everyone is grasping some difficult concepts. CARSON, Calif. — The LA Galaxy ended their undefeated preseason streak by falling to the New England Revolution in a closed-door scrimmage on Wednesday night in a game that ended their Southern California preseason preparations. The…

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Podcast: Galaxy have a positive preseason performance from many, but injuries and absences are worrying

Podcast: Galaxy have a positive preseason performance from many, but injuries and absences are worrying #LAGalaxy #MLS #CH14 #Podcast #Soccer

LA Galaxy got a victory over the visiting New England Revolution, but the big takeaway is that the young players are going to be relied on early in the season. COG STUDIOS, Calif. — We finally saw the 2021 LA Galaxy play! Even if the team missed a whole handful of players, the Galaxy competed and scored on a preseason New England Revolution. So let’s start talking about it. Like right…

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Preseason: Galaxy building confidence in win over New England

Preseason: Galaxy building confidence in win over New England #LAGalaxy #MLS #LAvNE

CARSON, Calif. — The LA Galaxy can check this one off on their list of things that needed to happen during their 2021 preseason. A preseason that finds them short of bodies and one that is starting to find them short of time as they get ready for the new season. But winning is good for any team looking for confidence, and thanks to a 22-minute goal for Jonathan Perez, the Galaxy beat the New…

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Podcast: A Galaxy game you can watch, a short-rest scheduling mess, and 'Top Gun' singing

Podcast: A Galaxy game you can watch, a short-rest scheduling mess, and 'Top Gun' singing #LAGalaxy #MLS #CH14 #Podcast #Soccer

The LA Galaxy got a schedule they probably wish they could give back to MLS and we’re updating you on realistic transfer rumors! COG STUDIOS, Calif. — There’s a surprise in the schedule, and we didn’t see it coming. But more than that, the 34 games the LA Galaxy will be playing in 2021 are going to be some of their most challenging ever! Are you ready for a show that clues you into the slog the…

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Galaxy get a regional-heavy schedule for 2021

SCHEDULE: Galaxy get a regional-heavy schedule for 2021 - We look at some of the challenges #LAGalaxy #MLS

LA Galaxy will face many hurdles in a tightly grouped schedule that sees many stops and starts, and more than a few games on short rest. Major League Soccer and the LA Galaxy released the complete 2021 schedule on Wednesday afternoon. And the way they’ll go about it proves that this year will be another covid-effected scheduling year. MLS has chosen to regionalize the upcoming season and that…

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Galaxy ink Herbalife to be sleeve sponsor in 2021

NEWS: Galaxy ink Herbalife to be sleeve sponsor in 2021 #LAGalaxy #MLS

Herbalife gets a sleeve spot for 2021, but Galaxy fans will need to win an auction to dress like their favorites. CARSON, Calif. — The LA Galaxy’s left-sleeve sponsor will be the same as their main sponsor for the 2021 season, the club is expected to announce on Thursday. The Herbalife logo will be placed on both the home and away kits for the season, with the Herbalife 24 logo being put in…

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Podcast: Galaxy attempting to turn an incomplete into something competitive

Podcast: Galaxy attempting to turn an incomplete into something competitive #LAGalaxy #MLS #CH14 #Podcast #Soccer

Roster Building falls short with preseason games starting to ramp up. Can the LA Galaxy build a competitive team in 2021? COG STUDIOS, Calif. — The LA Galaxy are getting ready for their preseason to ramp up. They’ve got a handful of games lined up, and this Saturday, we’ll finally get a good look at what they might look like when Spectrum SportsNet broadcasts their match against the New England…

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Podcast: Vanney trusts Vazquez while the Galaxy get a deal done with Boca and Pavon ... almost

Podcast: Vanney trusts Vazquez while the Galaxy get a deal done with Boca and Pavon ... almost #LAGalaxy #MLS #CH14 #Soccer #Podcast

Greg Vanney is high on Victor Vazquez and thinks both Samuel Grandsir and Vazquez are exactly the guys he was looking for! COG STUDIOS, Calif. — Everyone once in a while, there’s just a lot of exciting LA Galaxy things to talk about. Well lucky for you, this show is that show, and we’re giving a heaping scoop of opinion, news, and Galaxy fun! Let’s get to it! Hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira…

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Vazquez signs, and reunites with Vanney at Galaxy

NEWS: Vazquez signs, and reunites with Vanney at Galaxy #LAGalaxy #MLS

Victor Vazquez signs a 1-year contract as he finds a new home in Los Angeles and reunites with his former boss, Greg Vanney. CARSON, Calif. — The LA Galaxy announced the signing of 34-year-old midfielder Victor Vazquez on Wednesday morning, reuniting him with his former coach at Toronto and now Galaxy head coach, Greg Vanney. Vazquez signed a one-year contract with a one-year option, will take…

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Podcast: Vázquez coming, Galaxy watching Auggie, and Pavon sliding away?

Podcast: Vázquez coming, Galaxy watching Auggie, and Pavon sliding away? #LAGalaxy #MLS #CH14 #Podcast #Soccer

The LA Galaxy may be closing in on another aging midfielder, but they’re not all created the same. Plus, what’s best for Efrain Alvarez and the club. COG STUDIOS, Calif. — The highlight of the weekend was a super-secret scrimmage that saw the LA Galaxy travel to Chula Vista, and that saw two reserves score goals in a draw. Sure, we’ll talk about a game nobody saw! On today’s show, hosts Josh…