Things are going so well around L.A. Galaxy Valley, even a nasty lawsuit can probably be marginalized into “unpleasant but mostly harmless distraction.”
Still, nothing good can come from this.
The L.A. Times and Reuters reported this morning that an athlete representation agency is suing the Galaxy and Major League Soccer – odd, because we always though the league’s single-entity structure meant they were legally the same thing – over Robbie Keane’s acquisition just more than a year ago.
The bottom line here appears to be how Keane’s availability as a viable target for the MLS club came to be known by Los Angeles.
Real Time International Ltd (RTI), a consulting and recruiting firm, is seeking $385,000 for its alleged role in identifying Keane. The club subsequently negotiated $5.7 million transfer from England’s Tottenham Hotspur for the high profile Irish international striker.
No one wants to pay frivolous lawsuits, of course. Not saying this one is … that’s for the courts to decide. But considering Keane’s $3.4 million salary, the amount in question seems a relative pittance – especially considering anything unflattering to the league that could come tumbling out of a lawsuit.
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It’s official: the Robbie Rogers’s return to soccer is nearly complete.
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Robert Lewandowski the next to defect, hints Jupp Heynckes
May 25, 2013, 7:19 PM EDT
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Outgoing Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes hinted at Borussia Dortmund sensation Robert Lewandowski’s probable switch to Bayern after the Champions League final.
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Champions League 2013: Sorting through the postmatch reactions
May 25, 2013, 6:50 PM EDT
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Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in London. The postmatch reactions pretty much cover it all.
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The 2013 Champions League final was incredibly exciting, and passed every test as a match that will live on in the memory of fans.
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Bayern Munich – Borussia Dortmund: The tactics and the game’s shifting momentum
May 25, 2013, 5:25 PM EDT
How a wonderfully entertaining UEFA Champions League final played out:
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Bayern Munich 2-1 Borussia Dortmund: Robben the hero, Bayern crowned Champions League winners
May 25, 2013, 4:59 PM EDT
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Arjen Robben, criticized by many for his woeful record in major finals, finally got over the hump in stunning fashion as his 89th minute winner sent Bayern Munich to the promised land.
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There have been two to make the semis; You know who they are?
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Looking back at his ground-breaking announcement, even Robbie Rogers is a little confused about why it was all such a big deal:
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First chances to see Mike Magee, Robbie Rogers with their new clubs
May 25, 2013, 12:20 PM EDT
Looking at the weekend MLS schedule and wondering if we’ll see one of these two on the field?
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Something to like from the Galaxy side – but one big concern, too:
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Despite the Chicago Fire’s awful record through 12 MLS rounds, there’s still enough to like about Frank Klopas’ club.
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USA Today reports LA Galaxy trade Mike Magee for rights to Robbie Rogers
May 24, 2013, 9:29 PM EDT
In a mind-blowing move, USA Today have reported the LA Galaxy have sent a player to the Chicago Fire in exchange for the rights to Robbie Rogers.
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Internazionale officially announced they have sacked Andrea Stramaccioni and hired the former Napoli boss.



