from the AP

LOS ANGELES — The busiest and in many ways most difficult year in Landon Donovan’s increasingly storied soccer career ultimately could be the most satisfying.

That was his judgment Tuesday after claiming an unprecedented sixth Honda Player of the Year Award given annually to the U.S. national team’s top player in a luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Donovan, 27, was instrumental in the Americans’ successful qualifying campaign for the 2010 World Cup and its trek to the Confederations Cup championship match. (more…)

The LA Galaxy visited the Houston Dynamo this afternoon and I took a couple snaps.  It was a nice 72 degree day without a cloud in the sky - perfect for futbol.

Walking around Robertson Stadium before the game I spotted some Bethlehem Steel…

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Just days after AEG Chief Executive Tim Leiweke spoke up regarding David Beckham’s possible loan return to AC Milan ahead of the 2010 World Cup, AC Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani has had his say in the matter.

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We haven’t heard much over the past couple of months about David Beckham X AC Milan with the Los Angeles Galaxy sitting atop the Western Conference.  But with the off season approaching quickly and the type of quick fire questions from the world media that AEG Chief Executive Tim Leiweke should expect to face, one starts to wonder how this will all play out with the World Cup just around the corner and Fabio Capello’s insistance on his squad members playing regularly / at the highest level.

Who better than Mr. Leiweke to explain his stance the second time around….

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David Beckham is in talks with the Galaxy about going to AC Milan on another loan and then returning to Los Angeles afterward.

“That deal I think hasn’t been fully finalized yet, but I know he is interested in going to Milan and he’s in conversation with the L.A. Galaxy about doing a loan again and discussing coming back,” Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber told The Associated Press. “But those discussions are ongoing and haven’t really been concluded yet. David has been an important part of the history of Major League Soccer and we’d love to have him continue his commitment to the league.” (more…)

David Beckham discusses his aches, the upcoming match against the Chicago Fire , and the MLS Playoffs.

David Beckham right, grapples with FC Dallas’ Daniel Hernandez during a scuffle after their match, on Saturday night, in Carson, Calif. FC Dallas won 6-3.

David Beckham could face MLS disciplinary action for the second time in a month.

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Strange things seem to happen when Dallas and LA get together.  Cunny with two, some neckgrabbing at the final whistle, and an overall surprising result.