Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:06:56 GMT

Landon Donovan seized the spotlight in his much-anticipated showdown against US counterpart Clint Dempsey on Friday, leading Everton to a 2-1 win over visiting Fulham in a fourth-round FA Cup match.

The LA Galaxy striker finished the day with an assist on each of Everton’s goals, as the hosts rallied from an early 1-0 deficit to qualify for the Round of 16 on Feb. 18.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:03:16 GMT

Man, six weeks can fly by.  It seems like only yesterday that everyone was saying their goodbyes after the postseason tour.  But, this week, the players, coaches and medical staff returned to The Home Depot Center to start to prepare for the upcoming season to defend the MLS Cup championship and Supporters’ Shield title.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:47:54 GMT

CARSON, Calif. – Despite being so close to his dream of playing professionally in Europe, LA Galaxy newcomer Jose Villarreal turned his back on the Old World for good reason.

“Being local and staying close to family, getting that warm feeling going home and seeing my parents made me stay here,” Villarreal told reporters on Monday.