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For a third match in a row, Chivas USA got to the 90th minute with less men than when they started, courtesy of a straight red card to midfielder Marcelo Saragosa at the 71st minute. Fortunately for the red-and-whites, Seattle was unable to capitalize and the teams played to a 0 - 0 draw in the Emerald City yesterday afternoon. Later in the day, the Galaxy blanked Toronto FC behind a goal and an assist by David Beckham.

Galaxy midfielder Eddie Lewis scored late in the game to salvage a 1 - 1 tie for the Galaxy on Sunday afternoon against the Columbus Crew at the Home Depot Center. Lewis' opportunity came as a result of another strong performance by Galaxy 'keeper Donovan Ricketts. Ricketts made multiple quality saves throughout the game that kept the visitors at bay and the blue-and-gold within striking distance.

We are barely 10 days into the new year and the Home Depot Center is already teeming with action.

The 2008 MLS season is coming to a close. On Thursday, Columbus advanced to the MLS Cup Final for the first time in franchise history with a 2 - 1 victory over Chicago. Columbus' opponent for the MLS Cup Final to be played at the Home Depot Center on November 23rd will be determined tonight when Real Salt Lake and New York face off.

Major League Soccer has awarded Rookie of the Year honors to the Galaxy's Sean Franklin. A stabilizing force in an unotherwise erratic defensive line, the CSUN alumus impressed on each outing throughout the entire season. The award marks the first time that a Galaxy player has earned the honor. Congratulations on a much deserved award. Full press release is available here.

For a third year in a row, Galaxy fans are left to ponder what could have been while they watch other MLS teams fight it out for a ticket to MLS Cup at the Home Depot Center on November 23rd.