This blogger Artur Yanturin of Russia copied many of my blog teams. This blog was one of them. It was my Russia All-Time Team here. His team was written in 2020, but mine was uploaded in 2014. His Spartak Moscow All-Time team entry of was published in October 2020, but mine was uploaded in 2017. His entry of the Dutch-German rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona was written in 2020, but mine was uploaded in 2014. He also copied many many of my blog entries.
Please also see my All-Time World Cup Team Index.
USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras,
Central America without Costa Rica and Honduras.
Canada or Canadian born Players
Jamaica/Jamaican Diaspora, Caribbean Countries.
African American Players, German Americans/American Germans
Hispanic/Latino American Players
What if the USA sent this team in 2010
NY Cosmos, LA Galaxy, DC United,
University of Virginia, UCLA.
This is my selection of a 25 member all-time team for the club. The number 25 was chosen because it is the official squad size for the Champions' League.
The Los Angeles Galaxy competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), as a member of the Western Conference of the league. The club began play in 1996 as a charter team in the league. In Major League Soccer, the franchise is one of the league's most-decorated clubs, having won the MLS Cup on five occasions—more than any other club—the Supporters' Shield four times, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup twice, and the old CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 2000, being one of just two American clubs, along with D.C. United, to win the regional tournament.
The franchise is one of Major League Soccer's most successful teams, with a record five MLS Cups and having appeared an additional four times in the final, and won the Western Conference regular season title eight times, four Supporters' Shields, two U.S. Open Cups and one CONCACAF Champions' Cup title. In 2017, the club added the dubious MLS Wooden Spoon to its trophy case for finishing bottom of the MLS league table.
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| MLS Cup 2002 |
GK: Kevin Hartman (USA)
Nicknamed El Gato (Spanish for "the cat") , he was drafted 29th overall in the 1997 MLS College Draft by Los Angeles Galaxy. He played with them until 2006. He won two MLS Cups with them and was MLS Goalkeeper of the Year: 1999. He also played with KC Wizards, FC Dallas and NY Red Bulls. He earned 6 caps with USMNT.
GK: Donovan Ricketts (Jamaica)
At time of writing, he plays for Tulsa Roughnecks in the United Soccer League. Ricketts played more than 100 games for Bradford City in England, and has more than 100 appearances in Major League Soccer and has twice been named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. He was also the captain of the Jamaica national football team, earning 100 caps for his country, until his retirement from international football in 2013.
GK: Jorge Campos (Mexico)
Jorge Campos was known for his colorful attire and his stint as a forward for his club team. He was the most iconic Mexican footballer of his generation. He played in two World Cup Finals(1994 and 1998) and won the 1999 Confederation Cup. He was capped 130 times. He played mainly in Mexico, but also in the MLS.
RB: Chris Albright (USA)
Albright played college soccer at the University of Virginia for two years; he was named an All-American in 1999. he was drafted by DC United, but his successes started with LA Galaxy when they converted him into a rightback, where he was into MLS Best XI and won two MLS Cups. He also played with NY Red Bulls, New England Revolution and Philadelphia Union. Capped 22 times. He was an unused sub at the 2006 WC Finals.
RB: Ezra Hendrickson (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
Ezra Hendrickson played 8 seasons with NY/NJ Metrostars, but seldom saw the field. In 1997, he joined LA Galaxy, where the club turned him into one of the best defender in the league. He also played for Dallas Burn, DC United, Chivas USA and Colombus Crew. He played 123 times for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
CB: Robin Fraser (USA)
Fraser played with the Miami Sharks and Colorado Foxes in the American Soccer League. He was Los Angeles Galaxy's first selection (fourth overall) in the 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft. Fraser played five seasons with Galaxy, and was named to the league's Best XI four times (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000), and was named MLS Defender of the Year in 1999. He later played with Colorado Rapids and Colombus Crew. Earned 27 caps for the USA.
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| Robin Fraser |
Lalas earned a cult status after the World Cup Finals in 1994. In 1994, Lalas signed with Padova, where he became the first American to play in Serie A in modern history. In 1996, he joined the MLS, where he played with New England Revolution, MetroStars and Kansas City Wizards. With LA Galaxy, he won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and MLS Cup before retiring in 2002.
CB: Danny Califf (USA)
Drafted by LA Galaxy in 2000, he quickly established as one of the best defenders in MLS. With San Jose Earthquakes, he was named to the MLS Best XI in 2005. he moved aboard playing with Aalborg in the and Midtjylland in Denmark. He later played for Philadphia Union, Chivas USA and Toronto FC. Earned 23 caps. he captained the USMNT once.
CB: Tyrone Marshall (Jamaica)
Marshall was drafted by Colorado Rapids, but was traded Miami Fusion. In 2001, he joined LA Galaxy, where he made a name winning two MLS Cups. He also played for Toronto FC and Seattle Sounders. With Jamaica, He earned 83 caps from 2000-2010 before retiring from international football in January 2010, after appearing versus Canada.
CB: Omar Gonzalez (USA)
Omar Gonzalez was A college soccer player for the Maryland Terrapins, he joined the LA Galaxy in the 2009 and went on to play 180 regular season games for them, winning the MLS Cup in 2011, 2013 and 2014. He was named the MLS Rookie of the Year in 2009 and the MLS Defender of the Year in 2011. He now plays for Pachuca. Capped over 30 caps at this moment. He went to the 2014 World Cup Finals in Brazil.
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| Omar Gonzalez |
Dunivant was selected sixth overall in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft by the San Jose Earthquakes. He started all thirty of the team's games that year, while scoring one goal and six assists, as the Quakes won the MLS Cup. In 2005, he played every minute for LA Galaxy as they won the MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup double. He also played with NY Red Bulls and Toronto FC. He earned 2 caps for the USA.
LB: Greg Vanney (USA)
Vanney played for the Galaxy from 1996 to 2001, leading the Galaxy to three MLS Cup Finals and CONCACAF Champion's Cup Championships, and was also named to the MLS Best XI in both 2000 and 2001 and an MLS All-Star in 2001. Vanney also plaed for Bastia in France, reaching the Coupe de France Final. He also played for FC Dallas, Colorado Rapids , DC United. Earned 37 caps. He dropped out of the 2010 Word Cup because of an injury.
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| Greg Vanney |
Simon Elliott started his career in the USA playing college soccer. He played for LA Galaxy, where he won the MLS Cup in 2002 and other clubs in the United States. He also played for Fulham in England and Wellington Pheonix. In 2008, he was one of New Zealand's overage players at the Beijing Olympics. He also went to the World Cup Finals in 2010.
DM/CM: Danny Pena (USA)
From 1988 to 1997, Pena played for many different teams in different leagues across the USA. In 1997, he joined LA Galaxy, where he finally made a name. He played there until 2001. He played a few games with Tampa Bay Mutiny before retiring. In 1997, he was called up for the USMNT, but he refused to concentrate for his club team.
CM: Peter Vagenas (USA)
Vagenas was drafted by Los Angeles Galaxy in the second round of the 2000 MLS SuperDraft and subsequently spent nine years with the team, winning the U.S. Open Cup in 2001 and 2005, and the MLS Cup in 2002 and 2005, captaining the team to the 2005 double. He later played for Seattle Sounders, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Chivas USA. He earned only 3 caps largely due to injuries.
RW: Cobi JonesDM/CM: Danny Pena (USA)
From 1988 to 1997, Pena played for many different teams in different leagues across the USA. In 1997, he joined LA Galaxy, where he finally made a name. He played there until 2001. He played a few games with Tampa Bay Mutiny before retiring. In 1997, he was called up for the USMNT, but he refused to concentrate for his club team.
CM: Peter Vagenas (USA)
Vagenas was drafted by Los Angeles Galaxy in the second round of the 2000 MLS SuperDraft and subsequently spent nine years with the team, winning the U.S. Open Cup in 2001 and 2005, and the MLS Cup in 2002 and 2005, captaining the team to the 2005 double. He later played for Seattle Sounders, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Chivas USA. He earned only 3 caps largely due to injuries.
After playing college soccer with UCLA, Cobi Jones played with Coventry City and Brazilian side Vasco da Gama before joining the MLS in 1996, where he won two MLS Cups with LA Galaxy. He was capped 164 times. He is the all-time cap recorder for the USA. He played in three World Cup Finals(1994, 1998 and 2002). He also won the 2002 Gold Cup with the national team. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
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| Cobi Jones |
Beckham is the greatest ever icon to play the game. He started his career with Manchester United where he was a part of the famous team that won the 1992 FA Youth Cup. For the senior side, he won 6 Premiership titles and the 1999 Champions' League. In 2003, he joined Real Madrid for the well-publicized "Galacticos" signing. In 2007, he moved to LA Galaxy. For England, he earned 115 caps and was a key part of the national team throughout his career.
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| David Beckham |
Juninho made one appearance for the São Paulo senior side in 2007. He was sent out on loan to Los Angeles Galaxy in 2010. Juninho helped Galaxy win the Supporters' Shield in both 2010 and 2011. He was also a key player in the Galaxy's 2011 MLS Cup championship. In December 2015, Juninho was sold to Tijuana of Liga MX, but retuned to Chicago Fire.
AM/CM: Mauricio Cienfuegos (El Salvador)
Cienfuegos played with Racing Junior, Soyapango, Luís Ángel Firpo in El Salvador, for Morelia and Santos Laguna in Mexico. He joined LA Galaxy for its inaugural 1996 season, where he stayed until his retirement. He was elected to the MLS Best XI three times, in 1996, 1998, and 1999. During his MLS career, Galaxy won the 2000 CONCACAF Champions Cup, the 2001 U.S. Open Cup, and the 2002 MLS Cup. Capped 68 times.
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| Mauricio Cienfuegos |
Dos Santos is son of Brazilian player playing in the Mexican league. At one point, he was projected to be the greatest Mexican of his generation. He graduated from Barcelona Academy. At the time of writing, he has played for Tottenham Hotspurs, Ipswich, Galatasaray, Racing Santander, Mallorca, Villarreal and now, LA Galaxy. Since 2007, he has amassed over a hundred caps for Mexico.
SS/AM: Landon Donovan (USA)
Donovan is perhaps the greatest American player of the modern era. He is the all-time leading scorer for the NT. He represented the USA at three World Cup Finals. In 2002, he was named the best young player at the World Cup Finals. He was Honda Player of the Year for 6 times and US Soccer Athlete of the Year for 4 times and numerous awards in MLS. He had a brief spell with Bayer Leverkusen before going to MLS. With LA Galaxy, he won four MLS Cup.
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| Landon Donovan |
Ruiz is probably the greatest footballer ever from Guatemala. A product of CSD Municipal's youth academy, Ruiz has played for 5 MLS clubs (Los Angeles Galaxy, FC Dallas, Toronto FC, Philadelphia Union, and D.C. United). In 2002, he was named the MLS's Most Valuable Player of the season. He played for Guatemala from 1998 to 2016. He served as the national team captain, the player with most caps, and is the all-time top scorer.
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| Carlos Ruiz |
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was born in Sweden of Bosnian-Croat origin. He won Sweden Player of the Year 11 times. He was the Serie A Player of the Year for 5 times. He played with Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris St.Germain and now, Manchester United. He is currently the second-most decorated active footballer in the world, having won 32 trophies in his career. At the time of writing, he has over 116 caps. He is the all-time leading scorer for Sweden.
ST: Eduardo Hurtado (Ecuador)
Hurtado, nicknamed El Tanque ("The Tank") has played for many teams in different countries. His first teams were now defunct Valdez Sporting Club from Milagro and Emelec in his native Ecuador, and he also had stops in Switzerland, Chile, Mexico, the United States, Argentina, and Scotland. He later returned to Ecuador. Capped 74 times.
ST: Robbie Keane (Ireland)
Keane is the all-time leading scorer and cap record holder for Ireland. He went to the WC Finals in 2002, and participated at Eyuro 2012 and 2016. He had played in Italy, Scotland, England, and the USA. Most of his stints were short, including a dream move to Inter Milan. His most famous stints was with Tottenham Hotspurs, where he won the League Cup in 2008 and LA Galaxy.
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| Robbie Keane |
Honorable Mention
Jelle Van Damme, Martin Machon, Hong Myung-Bo, Jaime Penedo, Welton, Steven Gerard, Andi Herzong, Jovan Kirovski, Chris Klein, Dan Calichman, Gyasi Zardes, Luis Hernandez, Carlos Hermosillo, Sean Franklin, Marcelo Sarvas, Mika Magee, A.J. DelaGarza, Herculez Gomez, Gregg Berhalter, Ashely Cole, Edson Bundle.
Squad Explanation
-- Landon Donovan is LA Galaxy's greatest player. I think Cobi Jones are considered the second best. The two of them are "must" selections for this club.
-- Besides Cobi Jones and Landon Donovan, LA Galaxy's Ring of Honor also included David Beckham and Mauricio Cienfuegos.
-- The signing of David Beckham by LA Galaxy changed how the world viewed the MLS. He deserved a spot because of his impact on the league. He also played 5 seasons at the club.
-- Mauricio Cienfuegos spent 8 seasons with LA Galaxy. He established himself as one of the best players in the MLS during his time.
-- LA Galaxy won the 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup. Cobi Jones, Mauricio Cienfuegos, Greg Vanney, Danny Califf and Robin Fraser were on that team.
-- I do not know about the goalkeepers, except Kevin Hartman. Joe Cannon only played one season. Donovan Ricketts got the 2nd keeper spot. I chose Jorge Campos over Matt Reis, Josh Saunders and Jaime Penedo because of his international experience.
-- I brought 5 centerbacks, the most for any of my all-time teams. Alexi Lalas, I admitted, was a question mark. Both Robin Frazer and Omar Gonzalez have won the MLS Defender of the Year award.
-- Jelle Van Damme only played one season. Steven Gerrard also played a season here. His career here was uneventful.
-- Ashely Cole made the honourable mention based on his reputation in the English Preimer League. He was the captain of the team at one point.
-- Paul Calgiuri was on decline when he played for LA Galaxy.
-- Luis Hernandez and Carlos Hermosillo were a few of the more famous players who played for LA Galaxy, but their impact there were not enough to make the team. I put them as Honorable Mention.
-- Welton only played a short time at the club. He was my last player to drop from the Final 25.
-- Denny Pena was an unsung hero during his time with the club.
-- Robbie Keane was the MLS VIP in 2014. He was MLS Best XI three times. Carlos Ruiz won the MLS VIP in 2002.
-- When I created the blog, Zlatan Ibrahimovic only played for a season. So i would not select him into this team. In December, 2019, I decided to replace Edison Bundle with him.
-- Carlos Vela joined the LA Galaxy after I have created this blog. He was the 20119 MLS VIP. So I put him on honorable mention for now.
Formation
-- David Beckham is the most famous player ever who played for the club, but Cobi Jones is the longest serving player and one of the most decorated player of all-time with them. Jones started over the former Real Madrid great.
Hartman
ReplyDeleteHendrickson Fraser Gonzalez Vanney
Donovan Elliot Cienfuegos Vela
Keane Ibrahimovic
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_de_Campeones_de_la_Concacaf_2000
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLS_Best_XI#Appearances_by_player