Los Angeles Galaxy

Star power? Who needs it? After sneaking into the postseason, ragged Real Salt Lake turned into giant killers, completing an improbable playoff run by toppling the mighty Galaxy of Beckham and Donovan to win their...

What smart fans should do this week

The star-studded Galaxy is playing to its potential at playoff time, thanks to Bruce Arena's smooth touch

When he came to L.A. two years ago, was supposed to lift soccer's profile in the U.S. and help the Galaxy vie for a title. Instead he failed as a leader, foundered on the field and alienated his most important teammate