LA Galaxy (MLS) vs Gamba Osaka (J-League)

ESPN Classic

10:00 PM (CST)

The Galaxy open their season tonight against a tough J-League opponent in Hawaii. The game will be televised but will only be available on ESPN Classic, so I hope you are all lucky enough to have Classic. David Beckham has warned his Galaxy teammates that Gamba Osaka will provide a tough test. I guess playing in the 2006 World Cup that took place partially in Japan means he knows the strength of those J-League teams like no one else.

If the Galaxy manage to get past the J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup Champions they will play in the championship game on Saturday, possibly against the two time defending MLS Cup champions Houston Dynamo.

Here is one thing the Galaxy might not have been counting on - the Gamba Boy. How do you deal with the Gamba Boy?  He harnesses the awesome power of lightning in his right hand while trapping a ball with his left foot.  Not even the mighty Beckham can do that.  Maybe Alexi Lalas could do that if he was still in his prime.