David Beckham Re-signs with LA Galaxy

The LA Galaxy announced today that the club has re-signed midfielder David Beckham to a two-year contract, extending his stay with the MLS Cup Champions.

 "This was an important decision for me,” Galaxy midfielder David Beckham said. “I had many offers from clubs from around the world, however, I'm still passionate about playing in America and winning trophies with the Galaxy.”

 "I've seen first hand how popular soccer is now in the States and I'm as committed as ever to growing the game here," he added. "My family and I are incredibly happy and settled in America and we look forward to spending many more years here."

Bruce Arena

“I am thrilled that David has chosen to re-join the Galaxy, especially as he had numerous options where he could continue his career,”“I felt that he was one of the best players in all of MLS last season and we could not have achieved the success that we did without him. We look forward to trying to replicate that success this season with David once again in a Galaxy uniform.”

For full story go Here  

Villa officially unveil Robbie Keane to the press

LA Galaxy Player Update

RE-SIGNED
Sean Franklin DF (Contract Renegotiated)
Bryan Jordan DF (Contract Renegotiated)
Adam Cristman F (Contract Renegotiated)
David Beckham M (2 year contract extension)

IN
Marcelo Sarvas M (Free - LD Alajuelense)
Jose Villareal M (HG Player)
Pat Noonan F (Re-entry Draft Rd2 - SSFC)
Nick Noble GK (Free - Ljungskile SK)
Andrew Boyens D/M (Re-entry Draft Rd2 - CHV)
Chris Leitch D (Re-entry Draft Rd2 - SJE)

Draft picks -pending contract agreement
Tommy Meyer D (19th draft pick )
Kenney Walker DM (38th Draft pick )
Bryan Gaul FW/D  (19th Supplemental pick)
Rafael Garcia  M  (38th Supplemental pick)
Yuri Gorentzvaig  FW (57th Supplemental pick)
Steven Posa FW (62nd Supplemental pick)
Justin Davies D (76th Supplemental pick)


OUT
Gregg Berhalter D (Retired)
Donovan Ricketts GK (Trade to Montreal Impact)
Juninho M (Loan ended)
Jon Conway GK (Retired picked in re-entry draft)
Miguel Lopez M (Loan ended)
Jovan Kirovski M/F(Out of contract)
Frankie Hejduk (Out of contract) re picked in Re-entry draft

UNKNOWN
Chris Birchall M (Out of contract)
Dasan Robinson D(Option decline ) re picked in Re-entry draft
Leonardo D (waiting on SPFC to extend loan )

Miguel Lopez Out Not Returing Next Season

Picture of Miguel Lopez first day back with Quilmes FC

Miguel Lopez is back with Quilmes FC he was on there list of 29 player that reported to the first day of training.

Coach Ricardo Caruso Lombardi was asked 

What do you do with Miguel Lopez?

I have to see. See what he can give in practice . Today I have a (Miguel) Caneo, to (Fernando) Brandon, I want to see if I can give something different. Let's see if he gets a chance, I'll see in the coming days.

Here is some more Info on Lopez return

Sao Paulo FC announce Juninho is back

 - How was your experience in the United States Soccer?
There were two very good years. The first adaptation, but I was well and they wanted to renew. We were conference champions west. But this year was much better, just got out of a card or other game or injury, always playing the holder and alongside great players. We were crowned with the title and grown a lot as a player and as a person too.
 
 - You did pre-season in St. Paul in January, why not stay?
They [LA Galaxy] had a preference for renewal and it was important for me to play there again. And it was very good to me. Now it's different, I gained more experience, more moral. Management is relying on me and Leo is very good for young people. I have to prove that I belong here.
 
 - The cast is full of players from the base. Have you ever played with someone?
I worked with several and I am very happy to reconnect with their friends to fight for position with them.
 
 - How do you see the race for the position?
The Sao Paulo team is great, top team. The competition is great, but each with its characteristic, everyone will fight. You must be available, train well, work hard and show that deserves to play.
 
 - As you come to Sao Paulo?
Moreira Sport and playing for a game against Sao Paulo in Barueri, the children's category, the Cilinho [who was coordinator of the basic categories of São Paulo at the time] saw me and took me to play.
 
 - He found players like Muller, Silas and Sydney. Have any meaning?
I hope that this will happen and I can shine here as well.
 
 - What was the biggest lesson the United States?
Coming to a country without knowing anyone and make history, turning idol, is very significant. It brings a lot of experience. Living abroad, turning in another language [now speaks English and Spanish] was also important.

 - What do you expect for 2012?

A special year for me. I am returning to the club that I designed and I will get my statement on the team. I hope that with titles.

Read full story Here