Douglas Costa

- 2022 COG T-SHIRTS! BUY NOW! http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- It's not often a single win can catapult one team over two others and go a long way to securing a playoff berth. But the LA Galaxy have that chance on Saturday night. So really, they have it all to play for. Now, which Galaxy team will show up? On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Sophie Nicolaou discuss the mindset of this Galaxy team and why they have a chance at making some history while also trying to rain all over the San Jose Earthquake's 'never say die' campaign. Josh and Sophie will look back at the weekend win and talk about what changed or clicked for the Galaxy and why that was a real sea-change for a team that had previously struggled to beat lesser teams. They also talk about Kevin Cabral and Douglas Costa and who you would keep if forced to. 34-games is a lot of games. And neither guy showed up for most of them. Finally, they'll give you the playoff standings, tell you what can happen if the Galaxy win and why three points against San Jose could go a long way to helping the Galaxy clinch a playoff spot. This is it. It's time to lay all the cards on the table. It's not a must-win, but it's one of the biggest games in recent Galaxy history! As always, thanks for joining us! Now let's get back to the live soccer!

- 2022 COG T-SHIRTS! BUY NOW! http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- This feels like an unfamiliar position. But with the win over Colorado on Saturday night, the LA Galaxy are in the driver's seat when it comes to making the playoffs. So does that make you feel as uncomfortable as it does us? On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter discuss the Galaxy's big 4-1 win over the Colorado Rapids. That includes time spent talking about Riqui Puig, who just did something that no Galaxy player has done since Landon Donovan. And it includes talking about Gaston Brugman, Julian Araujo, and Douglas Costa. Why does the Costa Red Card hurt the Galaxy? And will Vanney change the formation in San Jose to account for Costa's absence? Plus, did the Galaxy really give up possession to counterattack? Or did we see something different from the club? Did they possess with speed and focus? Let's be clear. The Galaxy haven't made the playoffs. But, and hear us out, it's actually looking pretty good for them. And that feels very different.

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- 2022 COG T-SHIRTS! BUY NOW! http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy scored their most goals this season as they ran away to a 5-2 victory over the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps. It was the most goals they've scored in a single game since 2019 and the most goals scored in a first half since 2016. But the biggest problem with this team is the consistency and finishing. Can they fix those as Seattle gets ready to come to town? On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter want to talk about the formation that the Galaxy feel comfortable in and the fact that Douglas Costa got benched. Are these things related? Josh and Kevin will start by sifting through a wild and crazy MLS weekend that was only spurred on by the Galaxy and Vancouver scoring seven combined goals. Will this be a sign of things to come in the league with just ten games left for LA? And was Greg Vanney sending a message to Costa that he's going to let this team settle into a 4-2-3-1 with Sam Grandsir and Kevin Cabral on the wing? And is Vanney sticking by Cabral throughout this season even as bogus rumors are taken down? Plus, what do the 2022 Galaxy and the 2012 Galaxy have in common? Does that mean something for this weekend's game? And can we project anything forward about a struggling Seattle Sounders side? We've got a show packed full of stats and interesting tidbits. Including a tiny hint about a jersey sponsorship that will probably make you angry! As always, thanks for joining us on Monday! And what do you know? Things are just a little bit better when the Galaxy win!

- 2022 COG T-SHIRTS! BUY NOW! http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- If we didn't have to, we probably wouldn't have watched the LA Galaxy lose to one of the worst teams in Major League Soccer this year. In fact, Sporting KC could do nothing wrong, and the Galaxy didn't deserve to do anything right. On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter discuss the 4-2 loss to SKC and much more. But is Greg Vanney getting the tactics wrong? Or is he putting his faith in players that don't want to play the way he asks? Is Douglas Costa a problem child for the Galaxy? And why are Julian Araujo and Raheem Edwards being rested? Plus, could Araujo be on his way to Porto in only a few days? Would you take $5-million from a European side if it meant that Araujo would have to leave immediately? Or would you hold onto the Mexican International in hopes of a break out at the World Cup? And Riqui Puig is in Los Angeles. Does that mean he has his Visa and is ready to play? Or will he have to sit out Vancouver to be prepared for Seattle? Finally, Josh and Kevin discuss the Galaxy's play to take over the lease at Championship Soccer Stadium at the Great Park in Irvine. Why are the Galaxy moving south with eyes on Orange County? And why did they back off when pressured? We've got a packed show with a lot of analysis, some insight, and a lot of Galaxy-talk! So join us as we get you through our little Corner of the Galaxy.

- 2022 COG T-SHIRTS! BUY NOW! http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy lost their third straight game as they came up well short of the Colorado Rapids side, which was the better team for 90 minutes. And then Derrick Williams told Spectrum that guys aren't listening to the coaching staff. So that means there's a big problem in the locker room, right? Maybe not. Let's discuss. Host Josh Guesman is joined by LA Galaxy beat reporter Damian Calhoun (LA Daily News / SoCal News Group) to discuss the Galaxy's loss to the Rapids and why the organization's dysfunction is showing its teeth right now. Josh and Damian want to focus on the Galaxy's Designated Players and why Chicharito, Douglas Costa, and Kevin Cabral have been more misses than hits. What does that mean for the last 14 games of the season? And is there a way to the playoffs during this final stretch of games? Plus, the Galaxy front office has some explaining to do regarding contract lengths and is not aware of who would have been coming available this summer. Is this evidence of more problems in the scouting and analytics department? We've got a great show ready to get you through the early days of this week. And get you ready for the introduction of Gaston Brugman on Wednesday. Let's get to listening!

- 2022 COG T-SHIRTS! BUY NOW! http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy looked like they were the ones on Covid Vacation through the first 45-minutes of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes. But why the genuine lack of confidence in the defense? And can the Galaxy get their mojo back in the Mile-High City? On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira discuss the Galaxy's 3-2 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night. And why there seems to be a pattern of "softness" on defense. Can the Galaxy and Greg Vanney make adjustments? Why did Douglas Costa impress in his second-half performance, and why did Kevin Cabral's first assist of the season still leave everyone questioning his finishing? Plus, did Efrain Alvarez's bleached hair lead to another sub-par performance? Hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira discuss the first-half collapse and why this pattern will repeat itself until the players start playing with a little more confidence. Can the team psychology be mended before a necessary playoff run? And the lack of infrastructure surrounding the Galaxy's acquisition tools keeps being a problem. So what more do the Galaxy need to do? Unfortunately, they need to have patience. And that's not going to be easy to do. We've got a packed show to ensure you're ready for the match against Colorado. Will the altitude be a welcomed respite from the bright lights at Dignity Health Sports Park? And will a short-handed Galaxy earn some road points against the Rapids?

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- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- Are we tracking Douglas Costa's flight from Brazil to the United States? Of course, we are! It's what we do! On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and, filling in for Kevin Baxter, who was in Ontario at the Fury game (but still calls in), is Christian Miles. Josh and Christian start by talking about the gamble the Galaxy are making with Costa and why we're all naturally wired to suggest this wasn't the most innovative way to spend $5-million (reportedly). But Josh will put on his aviation hat and tell you why a single picture of Costa can tell you the type of plane he's flying and where his plane is going. Also, what time you could expect him to land in Los Angeles. Then the guys dive into the preseason scrimmage that saw the Galaxy score four times and outplay the defending Supporters Shield winners. Was Bruce Arena having his New England Revolution play poorly on purpose? And why should you get excited about Kevin Cabral but still be worried about the Galaxy's defense? Christian and Josh will dive into the prospects of Jalen Neal, Dejan Joveljic, and Mark Delgado and tell you why the club is ready to see some of their younger players playing a more prominent role. Plus, with the injuries to Derrick Williams and Jorge Villafaña, will Raheem Edwards and Julian Araujo usher in some tactical flexibility? And could Kelvin Leerdam become a back three center back? We've got a great show that will even close the book on Cristian Pavon and tell you why the Galaxy haven't made an offer for a very long time. So why were they in Brazil earlier this year? We'll talk about it all! Thanks for joining us on a busy Monday show!

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy will welcome Bruce Arena back to Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, and he'll bring with him the New England Revolution and several former Galaxy players. Will the Galaxy be able to match up to one of the best teams in MLS last season? On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Sophie Nicolaou want to get you caught up on a busy Thursday. They've got a surprise preseason game to update you on, they'll talk about the Douglas Costa rumors that should cross the line on Monday, and they'll get you ready for what should be an electrifying season from Julian Araujo. First, Josh and Sophie talk about how the preseason doesn't matter. Then Josh will tell you how he's keeping track of goal scorers in the preseason to counter that whole "it doesn't matter" thing. But the majority of this show revolves around the reporting of Fabrizio Romano and how the Galaxy are going to sign Costa for 1.5 years with a six-month loan to start things off. What can we learn about Costa from a question Greg Vanney didn't want to answer? And can the most talented player on the field make it big in Los Angeles? Sophie and Josh will also tell you about the first significant injury of the preseason, and you'll hear from Vanney on Costa, Cristian Pavon, Mark Delgado, and a lot more. Plus, what did Vanney think of Araujo's World Cup Qualifying debut? And why is that good for the Galaxy? We've got a packed show for you on a Thursday night that will definitely get you ready for a Saturday night game! Let's get this thing started!

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- Rumors are buzzing, and the LA Galaxy seem to be involved in at least two of them. So when are Douglas Costa and Cristian Pavon headed to Los Angeles? Let's press pause on that duo... at least for a bit longer. On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter want to get you all the latest Galaxy news. And surprisingly, there's a lot to digest. Josh and Kevin will start by updating you on the Galaxy's preseason roster and why there's one very interesting name. Who is trailing with the club? And what does a lack of international spots mean for some players? And the whole reason the Galaxy released their roster was that they played a closed-door preseason game on Saturday and came away victorious. Did Greg Vanney end up playing some defense? And why does the preseason never matter until it does? But the guys who did get on the scoreboard for the Galaxy certainly are worth paying attention to this Saturday when the Galaxy play their first preseason game that is open to the public. However, the bulk of the show will be focused on the probable signing of Douglas Costa (he seems to be coming) and the possible reacquisition of Cristian Pavon. Come February, could we see two game-changers playing together at Dignity Health Sports Park? Would the Galaxy have to wait until the summertime? Plus, the guys will go over each deal and tell you why some risky business decisions are being made. Can the Galaxy get the most out of Costa? There's no denying there's talent there, but will he be able to regain form he had when he played for the likes of Juventus and Bayern? We've got a very packed show filled with opinion, new information, and a lot of speculation heading into a very condensed off-season. Let's get it started!