MLS CUP
GALAXY BY THE NUMBERS
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Category Galaxy (MLS ranking) Goals 49 (5th) Goals per game 1.53 (5th) Shots 424 (7th) Shots per game 13.25 (7th) Shots on goal 185 (8th) Shots on goal per game 5.75 (8th) Saves 119 (9th) Saves per game 3.72 (9th) Goals against 29 (1st) Goals-against average 0.91 (1st) Finish First place, Western Conference
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D.C. UNITED BY THE NUMBERS
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Category D.C. United (MLS ranking) Goals 65 (1st) Goals per game 2.03 (1st) Shots 440 (5th) Shots per game 13.75 (5th) Shots on goal 204 (2nd) Shots on goal per game 6.38 (2nd) Saves 125 (8th) Saves per game 3.91 (8th) Goals against 43 (6th) Goals-against average 1.34 (6th) Finish First place, Eastern Conference
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GALAXY ROSTER
Projected starters in caps
G--Goalkeeper D--Defender M--Midfielder
F--Forward
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No. Name Pos. 1 Matt Reis G 2 DANNY PENA M 3 GREG VANNEY D 4 ROBIN FRASER D 5 Steve Jolley D 6 Gabe Eastman D 7 Zak Ibsen D 8 Jose Botello F 10 MAURICIO CIENFUEGOS M 12 Simon Elliott M 13 COBI JONES F 14 CLINT MATHIS F 16 Joe Franchino M 17 EZRA HENDRICKSON D 18 Jorge Salcedo M 20 PAUL CALIGIURI D 21 ROY MYERS M 22 KEVIN HARTMAN G 24 Marvin Quijano F 27 CARLOS HERMOSILLO F 29 Seth George F 31 David Winner G X DaMarcus Beasley M X John Jones M
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Coach: Sigi Schmid
Asst. Coach: Ralph Perez
D.C. UNITED ROSTER
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No. Name Pos. 2 Mark Simpson G 3 CAREY TALLEY D 4 Diego Sonora D 5 Geoff Aunger D 7 A.J. Wood F 9 JAIME MORENO F 10 MARCO ETCHEVERRY M 11 Jason Moore M 12 JEFF AGOOS D 14 BEN OLSEN M 15 ROY LASSITER F 16 RICHIE WILLIAMS M 17 Chris Albright M 18 CARLOS LLAMOSA D 19 Mike Slivinski M 20 JOHN MAESSNER M 21 David Hayes F 22 TOM PRESTHUS G 23 EDDIE POPE D 24 Curt Onalfo D 25 Clint Peay D 33 Judah Cooks M 34 Antonio Otero M
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Head Coach: Thomas Rongen
Asst. Coach: Dave Sarachan
GALAXY’S KEY PLAYERS
Kevin Hartman Led the league with a 0.91 goals-against average and 11 shutouts. Goalkeeper of the year in MLS. Excellent shot-stopper, good in the air, positions himself well. Will have to be in top form and be well supported by his defense, considering the multiple offensive threats presented by D.C. United.
Mauricio Cienfuegos The Galaxy playmaker utilizes an entirely different style from his D.C. United counterpart, Marco Etcheverry. In constant motion, he buzzes about the field, giving and receiving passes, creating openings in the opposing defense. Tremendous vision and the ability to score off free kicks or open play.
Carlos Hermosillo Mexico’s all-time leading active goal scorer has come alive in the playoffs with three goals in five games. His ability to hold the ball with his back to the goal allows others to play off him. His height makes him a threat in the air. That this is possibly his final game in MLS is added incentive.
D.C. UNITED’S KEY PLAYERS
Marco Etcheverry “El Diablo” has been the most valuable player in the league since its inception, leading Washington to four consecutive finals. Uncanny knack of providing perfect passes at the perfect time. In every way, D.C. United quarterback and inspiration. If the Galaxy can’t foil his playmaking, it loses.
Jaime Moreno The other half of Washington’s “Bolivian connection.” Moreno and Etcheverry’s understanding of each other is almost intuitive after playing together since their youth. What Etcheverry creates, Moreno finishes. He is also a creator of goals, however, and his assists (13) outnumbered his goals (10) in the 1999 regular season.
Roy Lassiter The league’s all-time leading goal scorer added 18 to his tally this season (along with 11 assists) despite a second-half slump. His speed makes him a threat anywhere on the field. A memorable bicycle-kick goal in the playoffs showed that he is back in top form.
