Entries from LAist tagged with 'alexilalas'
January 23, 2008
Fear not, fans of Posh and Becks, the high-profile pair are not going to be packing up and heading out of our fair city, as rumors have been circulating. While Los Angeles Galaxy's star midfielder has been passing the ball as part of some MLS off-season training of late, he has not been in talks with the Newcastle United team about a possible signing. The UK's SkySports reports that Beckham "played under [Newcastle's new manager......
Continue Reading "Becks Is Not For Sale! (At Least Not to Newcastle, That Is)"July 15, 2007
Alexi Lalas President and General Manager Los Angeles Galaxy Dear Alexi: I've gotta hand it to you. You are indeed the man. Landing David Beckham is a much bigger deal than any of your fellow MLS owners will ever acknowledge, because they're all steamed that they couldn't pull it off first. The man is the biggest brand in international sports, without a doubt, and his made-for-the-highlight-reel penalty and free kicks are just what the......
Continue Reading "Dear Alexi: Could You Please Get Zidane Too?"February 13, 2007
Pistons 92, Clippers 74 - The Clippers just want to go home. They wrapped a 7 game road trip with their fifth loss, this one at the hands of a rejuvinated Detroit squad. The Pistons are 11-2 since signing local college star Chris Webber, who had a game-high 19 points and nine rebounds in the game. Los Angeles shot just .324 from the field and was led by Cuttino Mobley with 17. The Clippers haven't......
Continue Reading "LAst Night's Action: Fat Men = LA Kryptonite"February 12, 2007
David Beckham's new team apparently doesn't appreciate wannabe soccer stars paying $130 for a tryout and then showing up with Buddah bellies. Alexi Lalas, the Galaxy's president and general manager held open tryouts at the Home Depot Center on Saturday and although he said that the team probably identified a few walk-ons (confirmed later), there were several gentlemen who were... well... fat. What's a little disappointing to me, but not unexpected, is that you......
Continue Reading "Fat Soccer Players Frowned Upon At Galaxy Tryout"