Walker A Positive Aspect For LA Galaxy

Kenny Walker was one of the positive aspects for LA Galaxy from their recent match against FC Dallas. The midfielder was outstanding in all areas of the game against the opposition, as LA Galaxy secured a 2-1 win. This result was extremely important for the team considering that they were going on a poor run of form, which had seen them win no matches in the last four. As result, even the prospect of getting into the play-offs has been put under major doubt. Now, the team will be looking to getting back to a consistent winning run after this victory.

Club captain Robbie Keane said after the match that everyone could see Walker in such impressive fashion, which is a surprise given that he has played little football in the last two years. Manager Bruce Arena decide to employ the midfielder as a holding man, which allowed Juninho to go forward and join in the attack. Walker was not only impressive at cutting down the attacks of the opposition, but he was also very good at starting at their own attacks as well.

Apart from playing a couple of matches for the LA Galaxy reserve team, Walker has had little football in the last two years. Despite this, he was able to provide this incredible performance.

“I thought Kenney Walker was outstanding tonight. Simple but very, very effective, the way he played. We talked about simple passes, and at times he’s taking three or four people out of the game. That’s how he played, and that’s how the best players in the world play. They play very, very simple, but it’s so effective. To be fair, in training, he’s been knocking on the door. He’s been looking good in training, the way he’s been playing,” said Keane about the midfielder.

DC SUFFER FORM

DC United failed to continue their good run of form after suffering a 3-2 defeat against Portland Timbers this weekend. DC United, however, were favourites for the three points going into the match after having dropped only two points in the last four matches.

They also looked quite comfortable in the latter stages of the match after having come back twice in the encounter. Portland took the lead after just one minute through Fernandez. Despite going down to this early goal, DC United showed a lot of courage to get back into the match in the 21st minute through Arnaud. Continue reading “DC SUFFER FORM”

ALONSO AGREES EXTENSION

Xabi Alonso recently agreed a contract extension with Real Madrid that will see him remaining with the Spanish club until 2016 but when he was asked if he would like to play in the USA, the midfielder stated that anything is possible.

“Moving to the USA? I don’t reject that in the future,” he told France Football. We will see how I feel in two years’ time. I don’t discount anything Europe, Real Sociedad or staying longer at Real Madrid if I notice that I still have the physical abilities.” Alonso replied.

At his 32 years of age, Alonso remains being an important and consistent player for Real Madrid but if his body is not able to continue playing at what the club and the coach requires him to, the possibility of him making a move to the MLS is possible as he already stated.

The Spanish midfielder admitted that his transfer of Liverpool to Real Madrid was a correct one and he does not regret doing it, as he stated that he needed a different challenge.

“In 2009, I think I made the right decision. After five years at Liverpool, I needed a change. Can you expect anything better than Real Madrid, the greatest and most demanding club? It was the right moment to seize the opportunity.

“Everyday life in Madrid is tougher than in any other team. What the club demands is win, win and win again, and play well too. Liverpool have five European trophies, but it is not the same. There the daily life is more relaxed and not so heavy. At Real, pressure and demand are constant.

“But I wanted to see if I could match such a challenge.”

Alonso has been a Real Madrid player since 2009 and just like he did with Liverpool, he could make a switch to another club if he wants a different challenge and end his career in the MLS.