Spotlight on Robbie Keane: The Irish international striker joined the Galaxy last August, having spent most of his career with Tottenham Hotspur in the EPL. He has scored a record 53 goals for Ireland and leads the Galaxy this season with three goals. He is one of three “designated players” on the Galaxy roster, the others being Landon Donovan and David Beckham. In order to make room for him, the Galaxy traded another DP, Juan Pablo Angel, to Chivas USA.
NOTEBOOK
Galaxy: The MLS champions got off to a slow start this season, losing three of their first four games — twice losing 3-1 at home — before defeating Portland 3-1 last week. … The Galaxy has been hurt by the loss of center back Omar Gonzalez to an ACL tear. … Beckham scored a spectacular goal last week in second-half stoppage time, his first goal in the run of play since October 2010. Both of his goals last year came on set pieces. … Watch out when midfielder Juninho shoots from long range. Eight of his nine MLS goals have come from outside the penalty area, including one last week.
Rapids: A Rapids spokesman said the club is expecting a full house for Beckham’s second appearance here in a Los Angeles uniform. Standing-room-only tickets will cost $20. … Conor Casey, who ruptured an Achilles tendon last season, was hoping to make his first appearance for the Rapids tonight but came down with strep throat this week, so it may be another week before he plays. … The Rapids have lost two straight games, both on the road, but are 2-0 at home this season.
John Meyer, The Denver Post
