BeckhamGalaxy flips through the fixtures and results of LA Galaxy for 2011and

identified the top 5 MLS Dangermen who played for MLS sides that caused problems

to the 2011 MLS Cup Champion.

 

Find out which MLS player made it  in the Countdown to the Top 5.

 

Countdown to…….

 

#5. Luke Rodgers of New York Red Bulls

 

 

In one of the regular 2011 match fixture, New York versus LA Galaxy, the Red Bulls

forward Luke Rodgers opened the scoring by netting a goal in the 32nd minute. The

match ended with a one-sided defeat, 2-0 to the New Yorkers. Before the start of the

Playoffs, LA Galaxy was dealt with both defeats when facing Red Bulls in the

Regular Season.

 

In the Western Conference Semi Finals, 2nd Leg, Home Depot Center, LA Galaxy leads

the Red Bulls with a 1-0 lead, carried over from the 1st Leg. Rodgers threatened to

overturn the tide by opening the scoring early with a 4th-min goal. It was only due

to the calm of nerves that the LA Galaxy took control of the match and clinched the

match with goals from Mike Magee and Landon Donovan.

 

#4. Brek Shea of FC Dallas

 

 

A talented midfielder, Brek Shea netted a goal in the 88th-min, to deal LA Galaxy a

defeat in the FC Dallas home game. LA Galaxy would have thought that they did

enough to gain at least a point in the match. That is, until Brek Shea’s individual

moment of Brilliance.

 

There is a reason why Arsene Wenger and Arsenal gave Brek Shea a chance to

train with them during the MLS Off-season.

 

And what’s more, he is only 21 this year.

 

#3. Brad Davis of Houston Dynamo

 

 

Ok. He did not score in any of the matches when LA Galaxy played against Houston

Dynamo. But it was not the goals that cause Brad Davis to make it in the Top 5 list.

 

He is the only MLS player to top off David Beckham in the MLS Assist Chart, with

a record of 16 assists dished out. 2 of them came in the match played against LA Galaxy,

with Carlos Costly and Bobby Boswell heading in the crosses from his free kick and

corner kick. The Final Score, Houston Dynamo 3 LA Galaxy 1.

 

LA Galaxy fans were thankful that Brad Davis did not make it for the MLS Cup Final.

Maybe, the MLS Cup Final result will have been in Dynamo’s favor.

 

Maybe.

 

#2. Thierry Henry of New York Red Bulls

 

 

New York Red Bulls’ Luke Rodgers was mentioned earlier. But it was his colleague,

former Barcelona and Arsenal striker Thierry Henry who gained the honor of

winning the Second spot.

 

Thierry Henry was the Designated Player for New York Red Bulls, and I must say

that he deserved the DP wages that is on offer. Look at his performances against

LA Galaxy, and let me know otherwise.

 

LA Galaxy 1-1 New York Red Bulls, New York Red Bulls 2-0 LA Galaxy.

 

A goal early in the 4th minute to help New York to earn a draw against LA Galaxy, HDC.

It took a goal from LA Galaxy captain, Landon Donovan to settle a tie. Not to mention

the Henry played a part in New York’s Home game by contributing a goal, and a one

-sided 2-0 defeat.

 

#1. Javier Morales of Real Salt Lake (Real Salt Lake 4-1 LA Galaxy)

 

 

It was one of the heaviest defeat LA Galaxy suffered during the 2011 season. In

spite of possessing one of the stingiest MLS defence, LA Galaxy was unable to stop

Javier Morales and his match-winning performance. In the single match alone,

LA Galaxy let in the most number of goals (4) for the season. 2 of them were goals

scored by Morales himself, and 1 of them was a Morales assist.

 

The LA Defence was just not able to cope with Argentinian Javier Morales that

night.

 

His assist, goals and man of the match performance is enough to gain points for

Javier Morales to clinch the Top Spot of “MLS Dangermen”. Did I not mention

that Javier Morales won the honor of dishing out the fastest assist in MLS history,

40s into his MLS Debut. WOW.

 

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Is there any players in your mind that did not make it into the Top 5 List?

Give them an honorable mention in the comments below.

 

Take note:

The above opinion and Top 5 List remains that of the writer’s and within

BeckhamGalaxy, and is not in any way, officially from LA Galaxy or the MLS.

 

 

 

 

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