Galaxy President & GM Lalas, Coach Gullit Leave Franchise

Galaxy Parts Ways With Alexi Lalas

CRISIS CONTROL: In L.A., Scott Wolf writes the departure of Lalas, "dubbed the Isiah Thomas of MLS [GMs] by one publication, is unlikely to bother too many people." Lalas' "power was limited because Gullit tended to make more personnel decisions along with Beckham" (L.A. DAILY NEWS, 8/12). YAHOO SPORTS' Martin Rogers wrote the Galaxy is "once more a club in crisis." Lalas "set high standards for himself, could not live up to them, and should not be shocked at being shunted unceremoniously out of the door." Given the "strength of AEG's actions, it appears that" Leiweke and AEG Chair Phil Anschutz "feel a complete overhaul is needed" (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 8/11). ESPNSOCCERNET.com's Steve Davis wrote, "Honestly, they just can't get anything right out there. The team is a mess. ... The field is little better than a good dog track." If there is a "single brain cell working at [The Home Depot Center] today, nobody from 19 Entertainment, Beckham's management group, will get so much as a shot glass full of input in the new GM and coaching hire." At some point, Leiweke "should man up and accept some responsibility." He "sets the tone as the club sings the tune of entitlement" (ESPNSOCCERNET.com, 8/11).

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