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LA Legends Recent Match Highlights
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LA Legends 0, Fresno Fuego 1
LA Legends Unable to Cool Fresno Fuego
The LA Legends men remain in second place with 21 points, unable to prevent Fresno from extending their lead by 3 more points (for a total of 26). Fresno scored in the 12th minute and it was a scrappy match dominated by neither team. With a combined 24 shots, it was spot-on defending and great goalkeeping that kept the score low. Legends keeper Brent Douglas played the full-ninety...
LA Legends Tie San Jose Frogs 3-3
Davis Paul Delivers Hat-Trick
Despite a hat-trick of unassisted goals by Davis Paul, the LA Legends left the field gaining only 1 league point, the result of a 3-3 tie. Paul struck early with a goal in the 11th minute, followed by an equalizer from San Jose in the 39th minute. Entering the second half the score was 1-1 and Paul quickly found the net in the 52nd and 63rd minutes. Unfortunately the Legends struggled to defend and allowed 2 goals from San Jose in the final 10 minutes.
LA Legends Edge San Francisco Seals 3-2
Friday, June 20, 7:30pm
The Los Angeles Legends Men’s PDL team came from behind, eventually scoring the match-winner in the 90th minute and edging the San Francisco Seals 3-2. The win holds the LA Legends (6-2-2) in second place in league and three points behind the Fresno Fuego. The game was played at Azusa Pacific University’s Cougar Stadium on Friday, June 20th.
LA Legends Wipe Out OC Blue Star 6-1
Legends in First Place Midway Through the Season
The Legends (5-1-2) were anxious to continue putting points on the board. Amir Shafii turned on the scoring in the 12th minute, followed by Matt Hodges in the 38th minute. The Legends entered the half 2-0, then treated fans to a streak of 4 goals in the final forty-five. Scoring included 2 unassisted finishes from Davis Paul, and a goal each from Skyler Thuresson and Jared Karkas. OC Blue Star managed to squeak in only the 4th goal the Legends have allowed.
LA Legends Tie San Jose Frogs 3-3
Davis Paul Delivers Hat-Trick
Despite a hat-trick of unassisted goals by Davis Paul, the LA Legends left the field gaining only 1 league point, the result of a 3-3 tie. Paul struck early with a goal in the 11th minute, followed by an equalizer from San Jose in the 39th minute. Entering the second half the score was 1-1 and Paul quickly found the net in the 52nd and 63rd minutes. Unfortunately the Legends struggled to defend and allowed 2 goals from San Jose in the final 10 minutes.
LA Legends vs Crystal Palace - Just added!
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LA Legends vs Crystal Palace - Complete Match Streaming Live
LA Legends fans can view the complete Open Cup match via Hi-Pod TV. Hi-Pod filmed the match with 6 cameras which extend up to 30 feet in the air. HI-POD cameras are available for purchase or rental. Click on the link and be patient while the match loads. Learn more about Hi-Pod
Crystal Palace 2 - Los Angeles Legends 1
The Legends Lose A Heartbreaker
The Los Angeles Legends came out of the gate flying with numerous attacks, corner kicks, and set-pieces. Legends fans were convinced they would get the result. In the 44th minute, the momentum changed when attacking central midfielder, Brian Fakkema, went down with an injury to his knee. Not sure if he could re-enter the match, the Legends continued to play a man short as it was just before the half. With seconds left on the clock...
LA Legends vs Crystal Palace - 7:30pm, June 10
First Round - US Open Cup
The LA Legends are pleased to announce we will be hosting the first round match of the US Open Cup. Crystal Palace (5-0-0), a USL Div 2 team will travel in from Baltimore to challenge for the invitation to the second round. Only 8 PDL teams in the Nation qualify for the US Open Cup. Not even the LA Galaxy qualified through MLS.
5-0 Win Qualifies Legends for Open Cup!
Friday, May 23, 7:30pm
In a legendary performance the LA Legends qualified for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup for the first time in franchise history. The team shut-out the San Fernando Valley Quakes 5-0, boosting their record to 3-0-1 and first place in the Southwest division of the Western Conference. View USL Standings Read More...
Legends Defender Makes "PDL Team of the Week"
USL Weekly PDL honors announced: May 07.08
Congratulations to Legends defender - Eric Winblad
LA Legends vs San Fernando Valley Quakes
US Open Cup Qualifying Match: Friday, May 23, 7:30pm
After a 5-0 win over the Lancaster Rattlers, the LA Legends sit 3rd in the Southwest division of the PDL’s Western league. The team has held opponents scoreless in their first 3 matches, with goalkeeper Patrick Lane, racking up two shut-outs.
When the LA Legends suit up for their match on Friday, May 23, 7:30pm against the San Fernando Valley Quakes, they will also be playing for entry into the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, the oldest cup competition in US soccer. Playing in the US Open Cup brings the opportunity for the LA Legends to match up against higher-level USL teams, and eventually Major League Soccer opponents.
To qualify, the LA Legends will need to finish off the San Fernando Valley Quakes by a differential of at least 2 goals. The first 4 league matches of the PDL season determine entry and with a record of (2-0-1) the Legends are one of two teams in the Southwest division who are still able to qualify. Entry into the US Open Cup would be a significant accomplishment for a franchise in only its 3rd year.
NEW! Read the USL Open Cup Press Release - May 22
Please join us for the Friday, May 23 match against the San Fernando Valley Quakes. Kick off is at 7:30pm at Azusa Pacific University’s Cougar Stadium. (click for directions)
Go to Western Conference Standings - Lamar Hunt US Open Cup
About the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup
LA Legends Qualify for US Open Cup
Read LA Soccer News Article - Making the Cup Cut
Read ESPN Article
Read USL Press Release - US Open Cup 1st Round
Read USL Press Release - LA Legends Qualify for Open Cup
Read "Legend -ary Performance Lifts LA Into the Cup" article on US Open Cup website
Goal #5: Reid Baker’s 2nd goal of the match. (Assist: Mario Guerrero)
 In a franchise first, the LA Legends launch into the US Open Cup with a 5-0 shut-out over the San Fernando Valley Quakes. Prior to the match, the LA Legends were in a respectable third place in the southwest division of the Western conference. The win boosted the team into first with a record of 3-0-1. In 4 matches, the LA Legends tallied 11 goals for and no goals against.
To assure their qualification for the US Open Cup, the LA Legends needed to win by at least 2 goals. Bryan Fakkema opened the scoring in the 24th minute, followed by Kevin Gallaugher in the 27th minute. Both assists went to Ian Etherington.
Throughout the first half, the Legends dominated play, spending the majority of time in their opponents half. The LA Legends showered the goal with two shots for every one from their opponent. (Shots 11:5).
The Quakes returned from the half with a renewed intensity, moving the ball well and maintaining possession. However, the LA Legends combination of speed and strategic pressure allowed them to win 50/50 balls and pick-off through passes. The most vicious offensive threats came on the transition, immediately after the Legends gained possession, pushing the Quakes onto their heels.
The rain picked up 15 minutes into the second-half, and continued through the final whistle. Despite slippery conditions, the Legends would add 3 more goals to seal their fate. Coming off the bench, midfielder Andrew Villalobos scored in the 71st minute, assisted by David Barnett.
Reid Baker also subbed in and scored in the 85th and 89th minute, assisted by Etherington and Mario Guerrero.
LA Legends Shut-Out Blue Star in 1-0 Win
The LA Legends PDL team opened the season with a 1-0 shut-out over Orange County Blue Star. Cito Soriano sinks the first goal of the season with a header in the 43rd minute. The assist goes to Eric Winblad. The match was played Saturday, May 3 at Concordia College in Irvine. View YouTube video on next page.
LA Legends Shut-Out Lancaster Rattlers 5-0 in Home Opener
Davis Paul Snags Hat-Trick
The Los Angeles Legends Mens PDL team continued their undefeated streak with a 5-0 shut-out over the Lancaster Rattlers in their home opener at
Azusa
Pacific
University ’s Cougar Stadium. Over 1100 plus fans enjoyed the match which included a Legends FC coaches game at half-time.
Last year’s leading scorer Ross Schunk, scored his first goal of the season on a penalty kick in the 37th minute. The first half ended 1- 0.
Davis Paul (photo top right) scored three times, in the 57th, 67th, and 69th minutes for the hat trick after coming off the bench to start the second half. Davis (photo eshman from
University of
California Berkeley . At the club level he was awarded the Golden Boot on a team that won three straight National championships.
Schunk and substitute Matt Hodges recorded assists on second half goals. Ian Etherington opened the second half with an assist from Schunk in the  47th minute.
The stout Legend defense has yet to be scored on this season. Returning keeper, Patrick Lane recorded a clean sheet in his second start saving all six shots.
Three games into the season, the LA Legends remain undefeated with a chance to qualify for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
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MATCH FILMED BY HI-POD TV
Click on HI-POD TV to view the complete match streaming live on the internet - filmed from 30 feet high with 6 cameras. Please be patient while the match loads.
LA Legends PDL Team Announces Roster
Returners include goalkeeper Pat Lane, free-kick specialist Joey Pacheco, top-20 PDL goal-scorer Ross Schunk, as well as Cito Soriano, Julian Robles, Amir Shaffi, Bryan Fakkema, Andrew Villalobos and Matt Hodges. View LA Legends 2008 Roster.Coach Wolf enters the season with a stocked team, including college players from Notre Dame, Dominguez Hills, Fullerton and more...
Schunk Returns to LA Legends
Last year’s leading scorer, Ross Schunk returns to the LA Legends. In 2007, Schunk played a total of 922 minutes. In 12 games he packed away 10 goals and 1 assist - enough to place him in the PDL’s Top 20 Scoring Leaders. He began his scoring streak in the home opener with a hat-trick against the Lancaster Rattlers.
Schunk is from Portland, Oregon and a junior at the University of Redlands, where he led the team to an Elite Eight finish in the 2007 season.
Midfielder Tony Beltran Goes Pro
Tony Beltran was selected third overall by Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer ’08 SuperDraft. Beltran played midfielder for the 2007 LA Storm Mens Team.
View article on MLS net
(photo by:Jose Argueta/MLS)
LA Storm Hosts CHIVAS USA
Record Attendance
A record-setting crowd of over 2,200 soccer fans witnessed
the first Major League Soccer match in the city of
Glendora ’s history.
 The Los Angeles Storm, 2nd year Premier Development Franchise, hosted an exhibition match with the Chivas USA Major League Soccer team.
LA Storm President, Josh Hodges, commented, “This event was great for both organizations. Chivas fans were able to see their team play locally. The Storm had an opportunity to continue pursuing their vision of bringing high level soccer to the area and showcasing the local talent.”
The LA Storm was in a position to win the game not just once, but twice during the match..
The 1st goal of the night came in the 47th minute. LA Storm took a short corner kick that found Alex Bengard (former LA Galaxy player) with one of the best goals of the season. Leigh Craven, Welsh international, set up Alex with a ball that he bent to the far post with too much pace for Sam Reynolds to get to.
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Storm Player leads U-20 National Team
CHIVAS USA Draft Solórzano
"It's the best feeling in the world!"
 At the age of 21, LA Storm player Erasmo "Memo" Solórzano begins his first season as a professional soccer player with Chivas USA.
"Its the best feeling in the world!" says Solórzano. That’s how he describes his reaction to the notification call from Chivas Assistant Coach, Kevin Esparza.
GOALKEEPER LANCE FRIESZ SIGNS WITH LA GALAXY
Read more on the Galaxy website.
Woodward Playing in Germany
Making it Happen
LA Storm Player, Justin Woodward has been living his dream.
Since June of ’06, Woodward has been in
Hamburg, Germany training and playing with SC Concordia.
Nominations - Best Goal of Season
Amir Shafii's Free Kick in 2-2 Draw with Seahorses
LA Storm Covered in Claremont Courier
SCHUNK ON FIRE!
5 Goals in 3 Matches
We barely caught the goal, but you can see the dance!
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Shafii Does It Again!
LA Storm Wins 2-1 over Ventura County Fusion
In a tightly contested match, LA Storm scored first with a goal from Schunk in the 9th minute. The Fusion responded with a free-kick goal shortly before half-time.
In a game riddled with fouls, 33 between the two teams... LA Storm came out ahead by way of Amir Shafii’s blistering goal off the free kick. Credits for both assists go to midfielder Alex Bengard.
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