ICC Update: West Semi-Finals Ticket Pre-Sale

At long last the ICC West Coast Semi-finals tickets will be going on sale. Took ’em long enough, didn’t it? I’ve had my East Coast semis tickets for ages. Pre-sale starts June 17 at 10:00am until June 19 at 10:00am in PDT. Pre-sale code is FRIEND.  The public sale will start on June 19. (Via MGEF)

For those who are going, in addition to giving our RM boys some love, please give kisses to Gigi Buffon, Andrea Pirlo & Claudio Marchisio for me (and smoochies to Martin Caceres for Maisougio). I’m truly bummed that RM & Juve aren’t playing near me this year. WAH!

– Lozil

International Champions Cup Schedule & Tickets On Sale

Well, it’s all been announced and I’m trying to make peace with the fact that I’m not going to see Real Madrid this summer unless I fly to LA, Phoenix or Miami. BUGGER!

(Leaked) Schedule For International Champions Cup

So, Grant Wahl leaked the schedule for the ICC and ugh, I am not pleased. My ass is not flying to Phoenix to see Real Madrid on a Thursday in August.

Anyhow, please keep in mind the schedule will be officially released tomorrow, so wait before you book any flights. Lord knows what could happen between now and then. 

Memorial Day Bits & Bobs

Hope everyone in the US enjoyed their Memorial Day! I know I did. It was a beautiful sunny day and we had a fantastic view of the NY harbor from watishista DK’s roof deck. I’m sleepy from the heat and ready to get some sleep but first a few things…

First and most importantly, Robbie Rogers was subbed in for the last 13 minutes of the LA Galaxy’s 4-0 win over Seattle Sounders. In that moment, he became the first openly gay male to play in a major American professional sport. He was greeted with a standing ovation. I am so incredibly pleased for him. There’s a fan support page for him on Facebook if you want to go and send a little note of encouragement.

International Champions Cup Updates: Remaining Four Teams Named: Venues, Dates & Ticket Info on 5/29

FINALLY, the last 4 teams of the International Champions Cup have been announced and they’re Chelsea, Everton, Valencia and AC Milan.

Mazel Tov! Robbie Rogers Signing To The LA Galaxy

Wonderful, wonderful news! Robbie Rogers is returning to the game he loves. He’s signing with the LA Galaxy and will be the first out player in the major leagues. All the best to you Robbie! May you be the first of many.

– Lozil

Wednesday Training, Lots of Goodies & Leo Torres Falls On His Bum Some More

Spring has sprung and our sexy croissant is throwing flirtatious looks around (and for once, they’re not into his own camera phone).

RM To Play In New International Champions Cup In US This Summer

Thanks to watishista P who found this on SI.com today. It’s a piece by Grant Wahl about the new International Champions Cup which will take place this summer in the US.

Los Angeles brings out Los Goles in Los Blancos

I can’t believe I missed this match! A late dinner with my besties ran over into this fine goal-fest of a pre-season meet up with the LA Galaxy, grrrr luckily the food and company was worth it. Needless to say, I’m very happy the boys did well, they always do well in LA…it must be all the sunshine, palm trees, friendly peeps that get them going (hometown shout out 90041!) or I guess it could be, you know, their talented selves that effect their game. Ah well let’s get to the piccies, they’re purty! Cris thighs, Becks, & shirtlessness, oh my!

Real Madrid Vs. LA Galaxy Line Up

The game kicks off in about 30 minutes. Not sure if I can stay awake that long. We had a major work technology blow up which caused me to be there late and have a mental breakdown of epic proportions. 2 glasses of wine, some Greek food and a piece of cheesecake later, I’m just getting the ability to speak back. Kinda.

So here’s the planned line ups from the Real Madrid website:

Real Madrid’s starting XI in first half: Casillas, Nacho, Albiol, Varane, Coentrão, Xabi Alonso, Lass, Kaká, Di María, Callejón, Higuaín.

Real Madrid’s starting XI in second half: Adán, Arbeloa, Pepe, Ramos, Sahin, Granero, Khedira, Özil, Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Morata.

LA Galaxy’s starting XI: L.A Galaxy: Saunders; Lopes González Franklin DeLaGarza; Gaul Héctor Juninho; Robbie Keane Beckham; McAgee

HALA MADRID!

– Lozil