A big thanks to Marco Bizzarri from La Curacao who gave my son, Toby and I, VIP tickets to the game. What an outstanding game. With the Home Depot Center packed with more than enthusiastic fans, the LA Galaxy took on the Houston Dynamos in the MLS Cup Finals last night. Okay, yes, the weather turned it on as well. We could have been back in my homeland - the good old UK.
It was a fitting end to the soccer season. The day before the game, my kids' soccer season with AYSO came to an end as well. Both my daughter's U14 team that I coach and Toby's U14 team had good seasons. It was great to watch Toby put in the extra effort in training this year which paid off as he was selected for All Stars. Jessie, too, is an avid player and has been training hard, determined to improve her game.
Both of their teams tied their last games - narrowly missing the playoffs. It would have been nice to continue but, all in all, a good conclusion to the regular season.
The LA Galaxy vs Dynamos game was the icing on the cake. I was called by Marco mid week letting me know that he had 2 extra tickets to the game. What a great surprise! The LA Galaxy were in rare form dominating the play and quelching the break aways from the Dynamos. The Dynamo's goalie was kept quite busy most of the game until London Donovan in the 75th minute put the ball in the back of the net. This was the second of two goals scored, the first being disallowed by the questionable offside that was ruled by the officials. David Beckham played incredibly well having pulled his hamstring early in the week. He was a little more reserved than normal but delivered what was necessary when needed.
I hope he will be back next season. It is a rare treat to watch one of soccers all time greats in LA. The fast pace, the excitement, the supporters, the win - what a great game!
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