LA Galaxy — Major League Soccer 2010

MLS 2010 · Western Conference · Supporters' Shield winners

Competition

Major League Soccer 2010

Conference

Western

Head Coach

Bruce Arena

Stadium

Home Depot Center

City

Carson, California

Honour

MLS Supporters' Shield

Season Overview

The 2010 MLS season was a turning point for the LA Galaxy. Under head coach Bruce Arena, the team finished the regular season with 59 points — the highest total in the league — securing the Supporters' Shield, awarded to the best regular-season club. David Beckham was sidelined for much of the year with a ruptured Achilles tendon, while Landon Donovan was on loan at Everton during the early months before returning to lead the team.

Playoff Run

The Galaxy advanced to the Western Conference semi-finals before being eliminated by FC Dallas — a loss that contributed to a wider re-examination of the Galaxy's playoff approach. The Supporters' Shield was the club's third in their history.

Key Players

Landon Donovan — winger, US international, MLS Best XI
Edson Buddle — striker, MLS Golden Boot co-winner (17 goals)
David Beckham — midfielder, injured for much of the season
Omar Gonzalez — central defender, MLS Rookie of the Year 2009
Donovan Ricketts — Jamaican international goalkeeper

Honours

MLS Supporters' Shield: 2010

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