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Do you dream of MLS glory? Do you think you could finish the world-class service provided by Golden Balls himself? Are you really just tired of these frigid Utah winters and want to give sunny SoCal a shot? Well whatever your motives, you’ve got a shot to make it a reality in just a few short weeks. The LA Galaxy announced today that, for the third straight year, they will be holding an open tryout at The Home Depot Center from February 7-9. Open to all males age 18 and up who’ve got some childhood dreams to fulfill (and $150 layin around), the tryout will be led by Galaxy Director of Soccer Paul Bravo and several other L.A. representatives.
Now before you blow this off as another PR stunt that’s not worth your time, take a look a what L.A. Head Coach Bruce Arena had to say about the event earlier this afternoon. “I’ve never been a believer in these open tryouts,” said the former U.S. National Team Coach, “but after seeing what we had to work with down the stretch last year, I have a feeling I’ll start to come around to the concept on February 7th. I mean, you saw our defense last season, right?”
In other words, if you’ve ever played a lick of defense on a soccer field (yes, your third grade AYSO team does count) and you own a pair of cleats, the Bruce wants you!
Hey, you’ll probably even have a contract by the time you finish that second double-double at In-N-Out after the tryout. “If Commissioner Garber can guarantee any of the potential trialists will not count against our salary cap, heck, we’ll tender them a contract right on the spot,” added Arena.
Seriously, what else do you want? Go sign up! NOW!!!
P.S. Before anyone gets all upset and starts spreading rumors, no, the Bruce didn’t actually say any of that. We made it up… That doesn’t mean he’s not thinking it though.
05 Jan 2009 RSL HQ 2 comments


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