0 LA Galaxy v Real Madrid This Thursday at Home Depot Center!

Not often does the opportunity turn up at our backdoor to watch one of the world's most prestigious club team play.  But this Thursday, August 2nd, the Galacticos of Real Madrid arrive in California to take on their namesakes - the LA Galaxy - in a friendly match at the Home Depot Center in Carson.

This is a wonderful chance for any soccer fan - young or old -  to experience the world's best players live and in the flesh.   Go compare the skill level and speed of players like MLS stars Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane with those of Madrid stars like Mesut Ozil, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka. This is a great way for young players to learn how much potentially they truly have within themselves.

This event is not to be missed, so head over to the Galaxy's website for tickets...if there are any left.

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0 Chad Barrett Loaned to Norway's Valenrenga

After a swift and successful trial, LA Galaxy forward Chad Barrett has signed with Oslo club Valerenga on loan until the end of the 2012 Norwegian season.  Valerenga will hold a right to purchase Barrett's contract at the end of the loan spell, should the club decide to retain him for longer.

Leaving behind a crowded attack in Los Angeles, Barrett should enjoy the opportunity to shine in a tough Norwegian competition that many Americans have used to springboard to other Europe leagues.

What do you think of Barrett taking his talents to the fjords?

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1 Congrats to MLS All-Star Michael Farfan!

The Futbol Collective would like to congratulate Philadelphia Union midfielder Michael Farfan on his addition to the MLS All-Star team to face Chelsea tomorrow.  This is a great accomplishment for the 24 year old from San Diego who has excelled for MLS' youngest squad in only his second year in the league.

But Michael is just one of many Californians on the San Jose Earthquakes dominated 18-man MLS All-Star team that will try to take down the Champions of Europe.  In fact 8 of the 11 Americans on the roster are from California!  Also representing the Golden State are:

• Goalkeeper Dan Kennedy (Chivas USA), 
• Defenders Steven Beitashour (San Jose Earthquakes),  Ramiro Corrales (San Jose Earthquakes) & Heath Pearce (New York Red Bulls)
• Midfielder Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy)
• Forwards Chris Pontius (D.C. United) & Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)

Tune in tomorrow (7/25/12) at 5:30 pm PT on ESPN2/TeleFutura as California's best MLS players demonstrate the quality of American pro soccer!

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