2011 LA Galaxy staff starting XI
LA GALAXY STAFF VS CHIVAS USA STAFF
Field #5, The Home Depot Center
May 17, 6 p.m.
INJURY REPORT:
OUT: Matt Rousso (self-inflicted lack of soccer skill), Lori Nevares (left knee ligament replacement), Jaime Cardenas (acute sinusitis), Amy Ziskin (strained right calf); QUESTIONABLE: Lisa Bregman (right hip flexor strain); PROBABLE: Dan Cerwinske (broken toe)
INTERNATIONAL & OTHER ABSENCES:
Casey Leppanen (wedding), Abby Hernandez (honeymoon), Gordon Kljestan (bachelor party), Billy Bizzaro (Academy training), Clint Mathis (Academy training), Sid Patel (youth soccer clinic), Chris McGowan (Kings game), Aaron Arak (Kings game), Danny Sanchez (Kings game), Krystal Arce (Kings game), Sergio Perciballi (Kings game), Nick Lamb (Kings game), Rachel Valadez (Vegas soccer tournament)
SUSPENDED: None
WARNINGS: None
PROBABLE LINEUP:
Lazcano; Paletta, Ferrari, Cerwinske, Pease; Loza, Klein, Kukich, Herman; Berredo (c), Wu
Subs: Anderson, Armistead, Goodheart
ON THE MATCH:
This year’s match promises to be more competitive than 2011. Chivas USA has a host of new talent looking to pull an upset. The starting lineup for the Galaxy features four rookies who will need to find their feet quickly to fill the void left by last year’s standouts Leppanen and Bryan Arguello, who departed at the beginning of the 2012 season. A lack of depth on the bench means that the entire squad will have to be prepared to go the distance, if necessary. A solid defensive crew, led by veterans Dan Cerwinske and keeper Jesus Lazcano, will have to hold tight as the creative midfield and lethal attack attempts to put the game out of reach. Cerwinske will expect partner Paolo Ferrari to use his stature as the tallest member in the squad to handle any airborne passes. The fullback positions will be held down by an all-female cast in Heather Pease, who is in her second year with the club, and the team’s newest addition Giselle Paletta. Central midfield pair Alex Kukich and Chris Klein should be able to do enough to control the game and create chances. Technically sound Steve Herman and the speedy Loza will parole the flanks and provide service for target man Berredo and strike partner Eugene Wu, the rookie out of UC Irvine. Off the bench, tireless Irishman Patrick Anderson will be able to maintain the fast pace of the game.
NOTES:
- Rookies Ferrari, Paletta, Herman, Wu and Anderson will make their debuts for the Galaxy in tonight’s match.
- Kukich will make his first ever start in the BarraClassic, after playing just the final 10 minutes in the 2011 edition.
- At 6’4” Ferrari is the tallest member of the squad.
- At 36 years and 134 days, Klein is the oldest member of the squad.
- At 22 years and 272 days, Wu is the youngest member of the squad.
- Berredo is the current leading goal-scorer in the rivalry, with three to his name.
LAST MEETING:
WATCH: 2011 BARRACLASICO RECAP
On paper, the 2011 edition of the LA Galaxy vs. Chivas USA BarraClasico was always going to be a one-sided affair. The star-studded Galaxy boasted such names as Casey “The Finnish Assassin” Leppanen and US International Chris Klein. The match lived up to expectations, despite seeing the home team waste early chances. However, once Leppanen slotted away the first goal, the floodgates had been opened. He followed up his effort with a second before Phillip Berredo got his name on the scoresheet. Ryan Loza’s perfectly placed volley from 18 yards out sent the Galaxy into the locker room with a 4 – 0 lead at halftime.
After the break, Chivas came out more aggressive. Galaxy substitute Sideshwar Patel was denied claims for a penalty after former teammate Gary Gomez pulled him down from behind inside the box. The visitors pressed a bit more and were able to pull two goals back before Berredo netted his second. The game was laid to rest after left winger Chris Zepeda’s pin-point cross found Berredo just outside the penalty area. The match MVP headed an audacious effort over the on-rushing keeper from 20 yards out to seal his hat-trick and close the scoring. After 90 hard-fought minutes, the Galaxy had prevailed with a final score of 6 – 2.
LA RIOT SQUAD VS BLACK ARMY
Field #5, The Home Depot Center
May 17, 7:30 p.m.
TEAM NOTES:
- The LARS Roster was formed from the best eligible players from this year's edition of the LARS Champions League played in January.
- The LARS Champions League includes 4 teams representing 4 regions of L.A.: Valley Secession United (the valley), Tupac's Crown of Roses FC (Pasadena), Beer & Gymnastics FC (B&G) (Whittier), and Slap & Pickle FC (S&P) (Long Beach).
- Over 100 players participated in the tournament.
- The tournament itself spanned over 8 weeks, from January to March, and had 4 rounds.
- VSU was crowned champion after defeating TCR 5-4 in Penalty Kicks in the final game played in Burbank.
- 22 of the 23 players selected are FULL Season Ticket Holders.
- The list is headlined by the reigning L'Chancle D'Or (Golden Boot) Danilo Tejada, whos scored 5 goals in 4 matches, along with 5 other players from the Championship Side including goalkeeper Christian Torres.
- The league-best defensive midfield pair of Nate Herrero and James Demastus (Jamesey) were selected from the runner up side, TCR.
- This is LARS' first official match vs. a Chivas USA Supporter Group
- The team is led by player/coach Isaac Menchaca, with the help of assistant coaches Lobo and Brittany Menchaca.
- In the past, LARS has also played in Chicago vs. Section 8.
- A group of Traveling LARS is in talks to play later this year in Portland against a team from the Timber Army.
FULL ROSTER:
GK
Christian Torres
Andrew Alesana
DEF
James Conroy
Joel Reynoza
Jeff Skinner
Miguel Palacios
Edy Mazariegos
Jaime Cornejo
Luis Sanchez
Ed Rodriguez
Chris Tucker
MD
James Demastus
Nathan Herrera
Danilo Tejada
Isaac Menchaca
Dago Escobedo
Coveen Sattari
Travis Frank
Art Gutierrez
FW
Eric Gutierrez
Abel Ponce
Abraham Solorio
Burke Adams
ANGEL CITY BRIGADE VS UNION ULTRAS
Field #5, The Home Depot Center
May 17, 9 p.m.
INJURY REPORT: None
PROBABLE LINEUP:
Edwin Carranza; Angel Figueroa, Jose Campos, Jorge Pimentel; Raul Recinos; Marco Vernal, Jeremy Quevedo, Aldrin Gil; Mike Gray; Glenn Vidrio, Johan Wijffelaars
FULL ROSTER:
Rosendo Rodriguez
Ulyses Salcido
Jeremy Quevedo
Michael P Vasquez
Derrick D Williams
Jorge Pimentel
Alex Barcenes
Juanito
Edwin Abarca Carranza
William Ortiz
Christian Sandoval
Glenn Vidrio
Herbert Cubias
Steven Gallardo
Edwin Campos
Marco Bernal
Henry Alfaro
Angel Figueroa
Jorge Cortes
Guillermo Veliz
Michael P Vazquez
Richard Alvarado
Alfredo Alfaro
Aldo Chumpitaz
Christhian Chumpitaz
Aldo Chumpitaz
Cody Masengale
Johan Wijffelaars
Raul Recinos
Jose Campos
Josie Becker
