Schmid, Hejduk, Lapper Aim For MLS Cup With Columbus Crew Nov 20, 2008
Former UCLA head coach and player Sigi Schmid and former All-Americans Frankie Hejduk and Mike Lapper will lead the Columbus Crew in the 2008 MLS Cup, which is being held on Sunday, Nov. 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The Crew will face the New York Red Bulls for the league championship. (Uclabruins.com)
World's most powerful toddler named Nov 19, 2008
Katie Holmes and daughter Suri watch the LA Galaxy vs. Chelsea FC soccer game July 22, 2007 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. (Toby Canham, Getty Images). (WOKR13 Rochester)
Columbus, New York Took Opposite Routes To MLS Cup '08 Nov 19, 2008
"That's the key, you have to include all the players that are not in the first team, because whenever you need them they have to be sharp and in top form. I think that has been very important to us, as he has proved to be the case for Danny, for Luke Sassano and for Sinisa and for John Wolyniec and hopefully that will be one of our strengths." While the Crew seem to be clear favorites in the MLS title game, which will take place at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. on Sunday, they would be... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Schelotto Wins Final MLS Player Of The Week Of '08 Nov 19, 2008
The Crew will take on the New York Red Bulls on Sunday in the MLS Cup title game at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The MLS Cup Playoffs Player of the Week is selected each week by a panel of journalists from the North American Soccer Reporters. (ABC 7 News, DC)
DREAM IS OVER: Rough end to RSL's run, but a victory for solid franchise Nov 19, 2008
A week later, RSL tied Chivas USA 2-2 at Home Depot Center. As had been the case in Colorado, a contingent of fans made the trek. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Volkswagen Takes Major League Soccer 'Road to Cup' to Los Angeles Nov 19, 2008
The LA tour culminates at the MLS Cup championship game at The Home Depot Center on Sunday, November 23 ... In addition, the first 100 Volkswagen owners that arrive on Sunday to The Home Depot Center will receive a "VWIP" complimentary parking for the MLS Cup, courtesy of Volkswagen ... Saturday, November 22: "adidas MLS 7v7 Soccer Challenge" at The Home Depot Center -- 18400 Avalon Blvd. in Carson, CA. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CIF NorCal Sectional Playoff Brackets Update Nov 17, 2008
The Northern Division playoffs are already underway, and the remaining sections are getting started next weekend, with playoff brackets set in the 2008 CIF Sectional Playoffs in Northern California, as teams gear towards the Home Depot Center. Playing in the Home Depot Center is the goal of every California high school football player, with the third California State Championship Games being set for December 19-20th in Carson. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
Red Bulls advance to first MLS Cup Nov 17, 2008
New York will take on the Columbus Crew, also playing for the MLS Cup for the first time, next Sunday at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Real Salt Lake, which was also hoping to reach the MLS Cup for the first time in its short four-year history, nearly tied the game on several occasions in the second half. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Van Den Bergh Goal Propels N.y. To First Ever MLS Cup Title Game Nov 16, 2008
The Red Bulls, who upset the two-time defending champion Houston Dynamo in the Western semis, will now square off against the top seed in the playoffs - the Eastern Champion Columbus Crew - in the MLS Cup Championship on Nov. 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. New York left winger Dave van den Bergh was the hero on Saturday, scoring the game's only goal in the 28th minute after Red Bulls' forward John Wolyniec outraced RSL defender Jamison Olave on the left side and fired a low cross... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Volkswagen and MLS Kick Off 'The Road to MLS Cup' Bringing New Championship Trophy to Soccer Fans Across the Country Nov 15, 2008
The Philip F. Anschutz Trophy will be presented at this year's MLS Cup on Sunday, November 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif ... MLS Cup 2008 will be held Nov. 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. (PR Newswire)
Red Bulls Hope To Continue Improbable Playoff Run At Rsl Nov 15, 2008
"It was unbelievable effort by every single guy, which is why it feels so rewarding right now. If we can continue doing this, who knows?" Who knows, the Red Bulls could be the team squaring off against the Columbus Crew for the MLS Cup on Nov. 23 at the Home Depot Center. Copyright 2008 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Crew Advance To First MLS Cup With Victory Over Fire Nov 14, 2008
With the win, the Supporters' Shield winners will face the victor of the New York Red Bulls at Real Salt Lake Western Final on Saturday in the MLS Cup Championship on Nov. 23 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. McBride opened the scoring on Thursday night after a quick throw-in from Cuauhtemoc Blanco started an attack. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rsl Hangs On To Advance To Western Final Nov 9, 2008
A 2-2 draw at The Home Depot Center on Saturday night was enough after earning a 1-0 victory at Rio Tino Stadium in the first leg last weekend. related stories. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rsl Takes Advantage Into Second Leg vs. Chivas USA Nov 7, 2008
Now, RSL will be looking to earn at least a draw on the road at The Home Depot Center vs. Chivas USA on Saturday in an effort to advance to the Western Conference Final vs. the winner of the Houston/New York series. "We are in a situation where we need a tie or a win, like we needed in Colorado," Movsisyan said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
I told you so: Vic pummels Mijares Nov 3, 2008
The Home Depot Center, in southern Los Angeles, was packed with Mexican boxing fans screaming for Darchinyan's blood but the stadium was left deathly silent by his demolition of the feted Mijares ... Earlier at the Home Depot Center, Darchinyan's Sydney stablemate Victor Oganov suffered a controversial loss in his super-middleweight world title elimination fight against hyped American Andre Direll. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
All the rage Nov 2, 2008
Darchinyan takes on the sport's new sensation, 27-year-old Mexican pretty boy, Cristian Mijares, in an historic clash at Los Angeles' outdoor Home Depot Center for the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation super-flyweight titles ... The last time Darchinyan fought at the Home Depot Center, he beat his opponent, Victor Burgos, so severely, the Mexican was carried from the ring on a stretcher, rushed to hospital, underwent brain surgery to remove a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Vic Darchinyan Knocks Out Cristian ... Nov 2, 2008
Carson, CA: Vic Darchinyan unified the super flyweight title by knocking out Cristian Mijares at the end of round nine at The Home Depot Center. Cristian Mijares struggled with Vic Darchinyan's straight left hand all night long, until Darchinyan ended the struggling with one last left at the end of the ninth, leaving Mijares on his back and the sparse, but partisan Mijares crowd stunned. (Suite101.com)
90th Minute Magic: Movsisyan Tally Earns Advantage For Rsl Nov 2, 2008
" RSL will now take a 1-0 lead into the second and deciding leg of the total- goals, home-and-home series next Saturday at The Home Depot Center. Last week it was a 90th minute Movsisyan goal that tied the score at Colorado to propel RSL to its first-ever playoff berth. The home side was certainly deserving of the victory this week, out-shooting Chivas USA 21-3 while controlling possession for the majority of the match. "[The dramatic ending was] similar [to last week] only in the fact that we... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Raging Vic has shot at Mijares Nov 1, 2008
The winner at LA's Home Depot Center will be crowned World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation super-flyweight champion - the first time one man has held the three major belts of the division. When Darchinyan took the peek across at Mijares, a look of disgust came across the Armenian-born Australian's face. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
FIRE IT UP: World Cup heroes may lift Chicago to MLS title Oct 31, 2008
The Houston Dynamo won MLS Cup titles in 2006 and '07 and are favored to bring home the Phillip F. Anschutz Trophy at the Home Depot Center on Nov. 23 ... The Dynamo have the tools to do it -- but the Fire will be at the Home Depot Center to ensure it doesn't happen. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Nearing 40, Suarez still a wonder in defense Oct 30, 2008
It was a brief tribute in front of a sparse Home Depot Center crowd, and the triangular-shaped glass award was just one more to stack on his mountain of career accolades. A trophy recognizing a near-perfect soccer career might be even more appropriate. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Solar Power, Inc. and AEG Commemorate Solar Systems to power STAPLES Center and NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE - Governor Schwarzenegger Presides Over STAPLES Center Rooftop Ceremony Oct 29, 2008
a wholly owned subsidiary of the Anschutz Company, is the world's largest investor and operators of entertainment and sports facilities including southern California-based venues such as STAPLES Center, NOKIA Theatre LA. LIVE, The Home Depot Center, Citizens Business Bank Arena and The El Rey Theatre along with over 80 additional facilities worldwide. The organization owns or controls twelve sports franchises and is the world's largest presenter of live sports and entertainment events. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fire, Revolution open MLS playoffs on Thursday Oct 28, 2008
The MLS Cup 2008 will be played Sunday, Nov. 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Galaxy, Fcd Conclude Seasons With 2-2 Draw Oct 27, 2008
- (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Galaxy and FC Dallas concluded their Major League Soccer seasons with a 2-2 draw at The Home Depot Center on Sunday afternoon. Edson Buddle and Landon Donovan scored for the Galaxy and Drew moor and Victor Sikora tallied for the Hoops in the game. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Houston, Chivas USA Battle To 1-1 Draw Oct 26, 2008
- (Sports Network) - Chivas USA and the Houston Dynamo completed their Major League Soccer regular seasons by battling to a 1-1 draw at The Home Depot Center on Sunday night ... The two- game series returns for the decisive second leg at The Home Depot Center on Nov. 8. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Movsisyan Equalizer Propels Rsl To First-ever Playoff Berth Oct 26, 2008
Real Salt Lake (10-10-10) hosts expansion brethren Chivas USA next Saturday, at Rio Tinto Stadium in the first leg of the Western Conference semifinal series before traveling to take on the Goats at The Home Depot Center on Nov. 8 for the second leg. Copyright 2008 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Beckham will return for start of '09 MLS season Oct 25, 2008
Damian Dovarganes / APGalaxy midfielder David Beckham kicks the ball during a training session at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rapids Playing For Everything, Goats Playing For Nothing Oct 19, 2008
A 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy last week at the Home Depot Center severely weakened the Rapids' chances at making the playoffs. "It's very damaging," Rapids interim coach Gary Smith said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Dalby enjoying MLS after European odyssey Oct 16, 2008
The Rapids (10-14-4) travel to The Home Depot Center in Carson again this weekend, facing Chivas USA Sunday in their penultimate match of the regular season. If Dalby plays, it would be his first match in Southern California since his sophomore year of college. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Gullit: America afraid of game, Becks can't help Oct 15, 2008
Ruud Gullit returned on Monday to the Home Depot Center, scene of his nine-month stint as coach of the Los Angeles Galaxy, and he spoke about his adventure in Lalaland. According to the former Holland international, soccer in the United States is hamstrung by a conspiracy among the bigger sports. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
MLS: Galaxy defeats Colorado without Beckham Oct 13, 2008
(AP) -- Despite playing without David Beckham, the Los Angeles Galaxy kept its slim playoff hopes alive with a 3-2 win over Colorado at Home Depot Center on Sunday. The Galaxy moved into sixth place in the Western Conference standings, two points behind Colorado and four points out of a playoff spot with two games remaining. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Fight Schedule Oct 13, 2008
At the The Home Depot Center, Carson, Calif. Cristian Mijares, vs. Vic Darchinyan, 12, for the WBA-WBC-IBF flyweight titles. (International Herald Tribune)
Arena's unenviable task: fix team-in-a-fix Galaxy Oct 8, 2008
The Galaxy hosts the Colorado Rapids on Sunday at The Home Depot Center, and it won't have David Beckham or Landon Donovan, both away on national team duty for World Cup qualifying ... He's the one who pulled off the Beckham coup last year, who was instrumental in getting The Home Depot Center built, who admitted that I don't think it's any secret we're trying to build the Galaxy into a world-class brand. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Media Bias: Spinning Into Orbit Oct 7, 2008
The San Francisco Chronicle claimed Palin spent more time fundraising in well-heeled Costa Mesa than addressing the crowd of well wishers at the Home Depot Center in working-class Carson. It's a small thing, we suppose. (Investors Business Daily)
Palin defends Obama comments Oct 6, 2008
Republican vice-presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves with a bandaged hand to supporters at a campaign rally at the Home Depot Center Saturday in the Los Angeles area community of Carson, California. . (MSNBC -- Race)
* Palin makes Obama terrorist claim Oct 6, 2008
A woman displays a placard outside the Home Depot Center before Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin arrives for a campaign rally in Carson, California, on Saturday. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Palin hits hard at Obama in California visit Oct 5, 2008
"This is not a guy who sees America as you and I see America," she said, before a cheering capacity crowd of 10,000 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, in a pointed effort to link the Democrat to William Ayers, a former 1960s radical who co-founded the Weather Underground. "We see America as a force for good in the world.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Palin hits Obama for "terrorist" connection Oct 5, 2008
"Our opponent is someone who pals around with terrorists,'' said Palin. Palin referred to a New York Times front page story on William Ayers. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin Saturday made a speech at a jammed tennis stadium near Los Angeles, criticizing Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. In her first appearance in California after McCain chose her as his running mate more than a month ago, Palin demonstrated a folksy and feisty... (Xinhuanet, China)
Helio Castroneves pleads not guilty Oct 4, 2008
Super-flyweight world champions Cristian Mijares and Vic Darchinyan will fight a title unification bout Nov. 1 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, promoters announced. Tickets go on sale Wednesday. (Los Angeles Times)
OLYMPIC HOPEFUL SPIVEY MAKING AN IMPACT AT MCDONOGH Oct 3, 2008
The national teams trained at Cal-Poly Pomona and played at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles. Among the perks were meeting national team members such as Abby Wambach, Leslie Osborne and Cat Williams and using the locker room right next to the one used by international star David Beckham. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
Fire, Galaxy Set To Square Off In A Dogfight For Playoff Positioning Sep 25, 2008
Chicago has actually lost three of four since beating the Galaxy 1-0 at The Home Depot Center on Aug. 21, including two embarrassing losses in a row - 2-0 at Colorado and, most recently, 4-1 at home vs. FC Dallas. "The last two opponents we've played have shown they're playing with their backs against the wall, fighting to get into the playoffs," Fire coach Denis Hamlett said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Mosley plans to keep boxing Sep 25, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Shane Mosley, a four-time world champion, was in the best of spirits at a news conference Wednesday as he spoke about Saturday night's 12-round junior middleweight bout against Ricardo Mayorga (28-6-1) at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Responding to 35-year-old Mayorga's pledge to send him into retirement, 37-year-old Mosley (44-5 with 37 knockouts) replied: "We have a comedian up here. He tells a lot of jokes, a lot of stories. Every time I turn... (News & Observer -- Sports)
GIRLS SOCCER SPOTLIG HT Sep 22, 2008
Kerr qualified to compete in the second annual Women's Friendlies under way at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Kerr plays on the FC Bucks Vipers, a talented U-17 club team, and last year was selected for the U.S. Youth Region 1 team that won a bronze medal in the U-17 National Team Tournament in the Netherlands. (NJ.com -- Times)
Home Depot center focuses on storms Sep 17, 2008
Employees work in front of Home Depot regional maps inside the command center at the chain's headquarters in Atlanta. They coordinate moving supplies such as plywood, generators and tarps into areas that could be hit by storms. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Hurt Oregon QB Roper out two to four weeks Sep 16, 2008
The team will share Home Depot Center with the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA of Major League Soccer. Chivas USA acquired midfielder Sasha Victorine in exchange for allocation money from the Kansas City Wizards and signed Brazilian midfielder Dejair. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Laboring under label Sep 11, 2008
South schools with enrollments of 2,400 and greater qualify for D-I; enrollments of 1,101 to 2,399 go into D-II.Five state championship bowl games will match teams from the South against teams from the North on Dec. 19-20 at the Home Depot Center in Carson. Edison is considered an early contender to represent the South's D-II.Enrollments are a consideration -- though not binding -- for section playoffs in sports other than those that are played on the state level (cross country, volleyball and... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Teams Sep 11, 2008
The team s stadium, Home Depot Center, has 48 suites that lease for as much as $150,000 a season ... Chivas USA only had $10 million in revenue because they are tenants of the Galaxy at Home Depot Center. (Forbes -- Business)
Recap: Toronto FC vs. Chivas USA Sep 7, 2008
Saturday's win is the second in one week for Chivas over Toronto, with the Goats earning a 2-1 win over the Reds last Saturday at The Home Depot Center. Both teams were missing key players for the match, but Toronto was hit especially hard, losing nine players to international duty. (Anchorage Daily News)
L.a. Ties Rsl To Extend Winless Skid To 11 Sep 7, 2008
Jordan, who had only played seven minutes all season, scored the first goal in the ninth minute and assisted on Edson Buddle's game-tying goal in the 69th at The Home Depot Center. Without stars David Beckham, Landon Donovan and Eddie Lewis - the most notable players on international duty - Jordan helped pick up the slack but L.A. still hasn't won since June 14. (ABC 7 News, DC)
High School Football Preview Sep 6, 2008
5: State Championship Bowl games this season at The Home Depot Center in Carson after the California Interscholastic Federation OK'd an expansion from three. The new two-day format has the Small School Division (enrollment of 500 and below) scheduled to play at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 19. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Soccer tycoon has loftier goal for Mexicans Sep 6, 2008
Stadium announcements were made in Spanish first, then English, and the team built a replica of downtown Guadalajara, complete with mariachis, in its "Chivatown" fan zone at Los Angeles' Home Depot Center. "They pretty much alienated every segment of the market except that one," Daurio said. (AZCentral -- News)
More of this story Sep 6, 2008
And most of the facilities we have, have been built since 1984: Staples Center, the [Arrowhead] Pond in Anaheim, Home Depot Center, the Pyramid in Long Beach. So it would not just be a rehash of the last time the Olympics were here. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Men's Soccer Team Travels To Wake Forest For Deacon Fall Classic Sep 4, 2008
UCLA Drops Heartbreaker Against Maryland -- In the season opener at The Home Depot Center on Friday, the Bruins were less than a minute away from posting an upset win over eighth-ranked Maryland, but a relentless Terrapin attack scored the equalizer with 45 seconds remaining on a header off a corner kick to tie the score at 1-1, and Maryland ended the game with a goal in the 97th minute. Senior forward scored UCLA's goal in the first half, with assists going to and. (Uclabruins.com)
Chivas USA fuera Sep 4, 2008
Estadio: The Home Depot Center, Estados Unidos Asistencia: Hora de Inicio: 22:00 ETrbitro(s): Mauricio (CAN) (rbitro). Equipos. (ESPN -- Deportes)
De La Hoya should make short work of Pacquiao Sep 2, 2008
He said during a news conference that he watched De La Hoya's most recent bout against Steve Forbes at the Home Depot Center where De La Hoya, boxing at 150, failed to drop Forbes, pretty much a journeyman, and was wobbled a time or two. I think I'm faster and stronger than him, and I'm younger, Pacquiao argued. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Harris' Last-second Winner Propels Chivas USA Past Tfc Aug 31, 2008
(Sports Network) - Chivas USA earned its first Major League Soccer victory since July 5 with a last second, come-from-behind 2-1 effort over Toronto FC at the Home Depot Center on Saturday night. After the two teams battled to a 1-1 draw through 90-plus minutes of action, the Goats earned a corner kick late into second-half stoppage time. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Late Goals Propel Maryland To Comeback Victory Over UCLA In Season Opener Aug 31, 2008
- Playing just the sixth collegiate game ever in The Home Depot Center, in front of 3,214 fans, eighth-ranked Maryland rallied late in the game to defeat 14th-ranked UCLA, 2-1, in overtime in the 2008 season opener for both teams. Senior forward scored the game's first goal at 26:53, knocking in a close-range shot in the box. (Uclabruins.com)
Bears and Terps play at UCLA on ... Aug 31, 2008
LOS ANGELES - After a thrilling overtime victory on Friday night against No. 14 UCLA at The Home Depot Center, No. 8 Maryland men's soccer will face its second PAC-10 opponent of the weekend with a game against California at 6 p.m. (ET) on Sunday in Los Angeles. The Terps dropped UCLA, 2-1, in the season opener on Friday after sophomore scored the game-winner seven minutes into the first overtime period. (Umterps.com)
Terps drop No. 14 UCLA, 2-1 Aug 30, 2008
- Sophomore scored in the 97th minute to lift the No. 8 Maryland men's soccer team over No. 14 UCLA, 2-1, on Friday night at The Home Depot Center. The Terps (1-0-0) trailed nearly 65 minutes after UCLA (0-1-0) struck first in the 26th minute to gain the 1-0 lead. (Umterps.com)
No. 8 Maryland Men's Soccer Opens Up at UCLA Aug 29, 2008
The No. 8 Maryland men's soccer team will take on No. 14 UCLA on Friday night at 10 p.m. (ET) at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. in the Terps season opener The game, which is the NSCAA Game of the Week, will be shown live on the Fox Soccer Channel. (Umterps.com)
Terps and Bruins face off in NSC... Aug 29, 2008
- The No. 8 Maryland men's soccer team will take on No. 14 UCLA at 10 p.m. (ET) on Friday night at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. in the Terps season opener. (Umterps.com)
UCLA Hosts Maryland Friday In Season Opener At The Home Depot Center Aug 26, 2008
This Week -- The 14th-ranked UCLA men's soccer team opens the 2008 season on Friday, Aug. 29 against eighth-ranked Maryland at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif ... Parking at The Home Depot Center will be free ... Bruins To Play At The Home Depot Center For Third Time -- UCLA will play at The Home Depot Center for the third time in school history. (Uclabruins.com)
Chivas USA, San Jose Play To Scoreless Draw Aug 24, 2008
(Sports Network) - The San Jose Earthquakes extended their unbeaten run to six games with a 0-0 tie against Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center in Major League Soccer action on Saturday night. With the draw, Chivas USA (6-9-6) moves into a tie with the Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles Galaxy for second-to-last in the Western Conference table while San Jose (5-9-7) is two points back in the basement. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Going all-in: Playoffs get extreme makeover Aug 24, 2008
The games will be held again at the Home Depot Center in Carson Dec. 19-20. "Right now, we have a makeup similar to the BCS," said Henson, who is principal at Strathmore High School. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Galaxy signs midfielder Lewis Aug 22, 2008
"Unfortunately, the sport of soccer is also a business and in order to bring Eddie to the Galaxy, we were required to make salary budget space available, and our only available option was to move Carlos.''The Galaxy held the top spot in the MLS allocation table, and used that position to acquire Lewis. Contract terms weren't disclosed.A veteran left-sided player with both MLS and European playing experience, Lewis joins the Galaxy following a one-year stay with Derby County of the English... (MSNBC -- Sports)