Yes, yes……Edson Buddle is back.

 

No, that’s not all. Along with the return of Edson Buddle back to Los Angeles,

there is a number of perks that comes with the transfer. It was a opportunity

that LA Galaxy did not pass up, and was duly rewarded. The timing was

perfect, and Galaxy exercised their option on Buddle.

 

Released by German FC Ingolstadt, Buddle became a free agent and went on trial

to English Premiership clubs like Everton and West Ham. He tried to impress

the managers in training, but no one is willing to take the chance on 30-years-

old Buddle.  The transfer window closes, with Buddle still without a professional

contract. I must say the English Premier League’s Loss is the Major League

Soccer’s Gain.

 

LA Galaxy caught wind of Edson Buddle’s availability and was absolutely

ecstatic to offer a deal to bring Buddle back to Major League Soccer. The fans

were thrilled with the official announcement of the Signing of Edson Buddle.

Ecstatic LA Galaxy fans flocked to the airport to welcome the arrival of their

Hero, who is back from his European adventure.

 

In salutation, BeckhamGalaxy will like to pay tribute to Edson Buddle and

this Youtube Video best represents the goals scored of Super Ed.

(Found in the previous post.)

 

Super, Super Ed. Super, Super Ed…….. The fans sang in anticipation of the

arrival of their Hero.

 

 

Consistent Scoring Problem Solved

Let us look at the roster of strikers: Jack McBean, Adam Cristman, Chad Barrett,

Mike Magee, Pat Noonan, Landon Donovan, Robbie Keane, and last but not least,

Edson Buddle.

 

Now, we check back the Top Scorer Record of the Past Regular Season for 2011.

Landon Donovan – 12 Goals (0.56 goals/game)

Chad Barrett – 7 Goals (0.40 goals/game)

Mike Magee – 5 Goals (0.25 goals/game)

Robbie Keane – 2 Goals (0.65 goals/game)

Adam Cristman – 1 Goal (0.17 goals/game)

Jack McBean – 1 Goal (1.00 goals/game)

 

For the Regular Season 2010

Edson Buddle – 17 Goals (0.74 goals/game)

Landon Donovan – 7 Goals (0.23 goals/game)

Jovan Kirovski – 4 Goals (0.39 goals/game)

Tristan Bowen – 2 Goals

Juninho – 2 Goals (0.09 goals/game)

David Beckham - 2 Goals (0.39 goals/game)

 

In the recent updates of the Friendly Scrimmage, LA Galaxy vs LA Blues,

Adam Cristman, who was poorly inconsistent in taking his chances in the

past (0.17 goals/game), managed to put himself on the scoresheet with two

goals. The arrival of Buddle means that LA Galaxy has no lack of strikers to

field. Hopefully, this will promote more consistency in putting the ball into

the net and also to create a healthy competition amongst the Galaxy strikers.

 

In my opinion, Robbie Keane and Edson Buddle looks set to lead the Forward

Line. In light of the departure of Keane to Euro 2012, it is still unknown who

will be pairing up with Edson Buddle. Bruce Arenas may try the old Classic

pairing of Buddle-Donovan, or he may also decide that Buddle will play the

Lone Striker role, and Buddle is more than capable in holding up the ball

with his strength and tenacity.

 

LA Galaxy Has More Options

It is a good problem for the Coach to have several options to choose from.

For the MLS Season 2010, Edson Buddle was in red-hot form with the top

scorer’s haul of 19 goals for both Post and Regular Season. Most of the fans

are paying their tickets to watch Edson Buddle play, and Buddle looks set

to be starting every match, barring injury.

 

The second spot vacated by Keane’s departure to Euro 2012 is up for grabs.

Chad Barrett and Pat Noonan are Seasoned Veterans, and they will be

competing to be on the starting lineup. Adam Cristman is another physical

player with added height and strength, and he needs to prove that he is a

consistent goalscorer.

 

I doubt very much that Bruce will play both Cristmanand Buddle together,

given that their style of play is almost identical and they are often played

as a targetman. Jack McBean is a Scoring Prodigy, and Pre-Season

observations have shown that he has buffed up himself and has the ability

to hold off physical defenders, en route to scoring a goal vs LA Blues.

 

More Great News for LA Galaxy – JUNINHO IS BACK!!!

In an auspicious U-Turn of events, Juninho is returning back to LA Galaxy,

apparently having reached a loan agreement with Sao Paulo.

 

Brazilian Media reported of Juninho’s falling out with the Sao Paulo coach.

It soon became clear that Juninho is no longer in the coach’s plans, and that

means LA Galaxy’s Central Midfield Vacuum is filled up by the man himself.

The Centre of the Park is further backed up by Michael Stephens, Kyle

Nakazawa, and young Draftee Kenney Walker.

 

LA Galaxy also managed to grab a bargain with Brazilian Defender Leonardo

signing on a Free Transfer. Leonardo, who is also nursing from knee injury,

looks set to add depth in central defence. The starting Central Defender spot

will be tightly contested between Leonardo, New Zealeander Andrew Boyens

and 19th Draft Pick Tommy Meyer.

 

With great players like Edson Buddle and Juninho returning to LA Galaxy,

the burden of Title Defence is much lighter now. The 2012 MLS Cup is only

for LA Galaxy to lose. With Unstoppable Offence and Inpregnable Defence,

LA Galaxy will be establishing a title-winning MLS Dynasty in America.

 

 

 

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