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Robbie Rogers, first openly gay MLS player, joins L.A. Galaxy

Los Angeles Times — The galaxy signs rogers to a multiyear contract after acquiring him from the chicago fire in exchange for leading scorer mike magee. The next time Robbie Rogers takes the field, he will become the first openly gay male athlete to play in a major U.S. professional sport. That opportunity could come as early as Sunday night when the Galaxy hosts the Seattle Sounders.

7 hours ago

SOCCER: Robbie Rogers, openly gay player, joins L.A. Galaxy

Los Angeles Daily News — First, Robbie Rogers had to push aside his fears, though he had done that all his life. Suddenly, he realized that yes, he could be a soccer player. And be himself. Related: Social media, news reaction to reports of Robbie Rogers joining L.A. Galaxy

13 hours ago

Robbie Rogers to join Galaxy in trade for Mike Magee

Los Angeles Times — The Galaxy has scheduled a Saturday news conference to announce it has acquired the rights to former U.S. national team player Robbie Rogers from the Chicago Fire in exchange for midfielder Mike Magee.

17 hours ago

Social media, news reaction to Robbie Rogers joining L.A. Galaxy

Los Angeles Daily News — News and social media reaction to the reported trade with Chicago, who held Rogers' MLS rights, the Galaxy will formally announce today at a 12:30 p.m. press conference in Carson.

17 hours ago

Up next for the Galaxy: Sunday vs. Seattle

Los Angeles Times — Seattle has heated up after going winless in MLS play in March; the Sounders are 4-0-2 since then.When: 8 p.m.

7 hours ago

SOCCER: Robbie Rogers, openly gay player, to join L.A. Galaxy, according to reports

Los Angeles Daily News — Robbie Rogers, who opened eyes in February when he announced he is gay, will now be the first openly gay player to participate in Major League Soccer.

May 24, 2013

Red Bulls score in stoppage time to beat Galaxy

Los Angeles Times — Tim Cahill heads home a free kick to give New York a 1-0 victory.

May 19, 2013

Up next for the Galaxy: Sunday at New York

Los Angeles Times — When: 10 a.m. PDT.

May 18, 2013

David Beckham's legacy: his game vs. his celebrity

Los Angeles Times — The English and Galaxy soccer star who won titles in four countries and enjoyed rubbing elbows in L.A. isn't likely to see his stardom fade, but he may not get his wish about how he will be remembered.We haven't seen the last of David Beckham. Oh, sure, we may not see him on a soccer field now that he's announced he will retire after Paris Saint-Germain's final game on May 26. But we will see him in many other places — billboards, magazines, TV — for years to come.

May 18, 2013

Landon Donovan not called to U.S. national team training camp

Los Angeles Times — The Galaxy star and U.S. soccer's all-time leader in goals and assists was left off the list of 29 players. The U.S. will play two friendlies before the final round of regional World Cup qualifying.U.S. national team Coach Juergen Klinsmann called 29 players into training camp for next month's trio of World Cup qualifiers and, as expected, the Galaxy's Landon Donovan was left off the list.

May 16, 2013

David Beckham's career: the highs and lows

Los Angeles Daily News — LONDON - Some up and downs in the career of David Beckham, who on Thursday announced his retirement from soccer: | 100% SOCCER BLOG Photo Galleries: David Beckham to retire after season

May 16, 2013

David Beckham's retirement announcement - what people are saying

Los Angeles Daily News — Reaction to David Beckham's decision to retire from football at the end of the season, which he announced Thursday: | 100% SOCCER BLOG Photo Galleries: David Beckham to retire after season

May 16, 2013

David Beckham - looking back on a spectacular career

Los Angeles Daily News — LONDON - Highlights in the career of David Beckham, who said Thursday he will retire from soccer at the end of the season: | 100% SOCCER BLOG Photo Galleries: David Beckham to retire after season

May 16, 2013

David Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season

Los Angeles Daily News — The popular 38-year-old player, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, has become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United. | 100% SOCCER BLOG

May 16, 2013

GALAXY 4, PHILADELPHIA 1: Donovan scores goal, gets two assists to lift L.A.

Los Angeles Daily News — CHESTER, Pa. - Landon Donovan scored one goal and added two assists to lead the Galaxy past the Philadelphia Union 4-1 Wednesday night. | 100% SOCCER BLOG

May 16, 2013

Los Angeles Galaxy Photos

  • Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy The Associated Press
    FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2009 file photo, Robbie Rogers, of the United States, eyes the ball during a friendly soccer match against Slovakia in Bratislava, Slovakia. Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by gay athletes. Rogers tells The Associated Press his fears about returning to soccer were eased by the support he received from family, fans and players, including Galaxy star Landon Donovan. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)
  • Cahill's header lifts Red Bulls over Galaxy, 1-0 The Associated Press
    New York Red Bulls' Tim Cahill, right, reacts after scoring his team's winning goal past Toronto FC 's Joseph Bendik (12) during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Toronto on Saturday, April 27, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)
  • Beckham brought credibility, visibility to MLS The Associated Press
    FILE - In this July 13, 2007, file photo, England soccer player David Beckham holds up his new jersey as he is introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team in Carson, Calif. The 38-year-old midfielder, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, said Thursday, May 16, 2013, he will retire after the season. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)
  • Donovan leads Galaxy past Union, 4-1 The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan controls the ball during the second half of the CONCACAF Champions League semifinal against Monterrey, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Carson, Calif. Monterrey won 2-1. (AP Photo/Bret Hartman)
  • Landon Donovan scores in LA Galaxy's win over KC The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan controls the ball during the second half of the CONCACAF Champions League semifinal against Monterrey, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Carson, Calif. Monterrey won 2-1. (AP Photo/Bret Hartman)
  • Monterrey beats Galaxy 1-0, advances to final The Associated Press
    L.A. Galaxy's Landon Donovan holds up his shirt to his face while playing against Monterrey during a CONCACAF Champions League semi-final match in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Alfredo Lopez-JAM MEDIA)
  • Monterrey beats Galaxy 1-0, advances to final The Associated Press
    L.A. Galaxy's Landon Donovan, left, controls the ball under pressure from Monterrey's Jose Maria Basanta at a CONCACAF Champions League semi-final soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Alfredo Lopez, JAM MEDIA)
  • Monterrey beats Galaxy 1-0, advances to final The Associated Press
    L.A. Galaxy's Todd Dunivant, left, prepares to kick a shot as Monterrey's Severo Meza attempts to block during a CONCACAF Champions League semi-final soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Alfredo Lopez, JAM MEDIA)
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