With two months into the 2011 MLS season, the Los Angeles Galaxy find themselves on a similar path to repeating last year’s success of having the best record in the league. In eight games, the Galaxy has compiled 15 points so far, something that no other team has been able to do.

The Galaxy are a slight +150 favorite, FC Dallas is at +160 and a Draw is +225 in soccer betting lines.

The Los Angeles has great momentum right now, as they finished April with two solid victories. Plagued by a knee injury all season long, captain Landon Donovan finally made his 2011 debut. Donovan’s first appearance was impressive, as he scored two goals against the Portland Timbers, while Chad Barrett scored the other goal. The 3-0 victory against Portland was the best performance for the Galaxy in 2011.

David Beckham, who was recently suspended for a match, is back on the roster for LA. With that being said, the return of Landon Donovan will lead the Galaxy into a positive direction and help Los Angeles stay on top of the MLS league table for the second straight year.

F.C. Dallas has 7 points in six games so far, as inconsistency has been the issue for coach Hyndman’s squad. Dallas lost the first game of April, won the second, lost the third, and won the fourth. This type of roller coaster performance will not go far, especially to the MLS Cup route. On Sunday May 1st, the only factor Dallas F.C. can count on is the home crowd. However, the LA Galaxy will confidently step on the field at Pizza Hut Park knowing that a loss hasn’t been part of the team’s vocabulary since late March.

Real Madrid skipper Iker Casillas side thumped La Liga rivals Barcelona to wrap up their first Copa del Rey trophy ever since 1993. The Real Madrid captain praised the authority of manager Jose Mourinho for the accomplishment.

In a turbulent night-time celebration, thousands of Real Madrid fans packed central Madrid, chanting, waving flags and dancing to thumping music after their first Spanish Cup win since 1993. The city exploded as fans honked car and truck horns and descended into the streets waving or wrapped in the club and Spanish flags, as the final whistle blew on Real Madrid’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Barcelona.

To overwhelm Pep Guardiola’s side 1-0, Cristiano Ronaldo scored an extra-time header and the Spanish ‘keeper was quick to commend the impact that the Portuguese coach has made at the Bernabeu. Not much time was squandered by the shot-stopper before turning his attentions to their Champions League semi-final ties against Barcelona. In 18 days, this will be the third and fourth clashes.

For what may be the first time this season, Barcelona is witnessing Real Madrid’s supremacy as they have finally learned the trick to put down the lid down on Barcelona’s useful control of the ball.  Real Madrid was able to seize passes to the likes of Lionel Messi and Xavi and Barca’s other star players. With a constant, pressing attack, Real Madrid did a good job of menacing Barcelona.

On 27 April 2011, Real Madrid will be challenging against Barcelona once again in first leg semifinals of the 2011 UEFA Champions league. Internet Sportsbook oddmakers believe that Barcelona will have an edge. The best odds for Real Madrid are 9/5 and for Barcelona 12/7.

On Saturday April 9th, the New York Red Bulls will encounter Philadelphia Union for the first time in the 2011 MLS season. Since it is so early in the season, it is hard to make definite predictions about what is going to happen in this game. Nevertheless, the first few weeks of the season provided some insight about the form of the Red Bulls and the Union.

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Each team has different expectations for the 2011 season. The Red Bulls are looking forward to having a similar record to the previous season, in which they finished number one in the Eastern Conference. Additionally, coach Hans Backe wants his New York team to surpass last season’s quarterfinals appearance in the MLS Cup.

New York faces a challenge this season because they’ve lost one of their star players Juan Pablo Angel, who joined the LA Galaxy for 2011. On the bright side, the Red Bulls still have international superstars Thierry Henry and Rafael Marquez. Also, the team’s 2010 MVP Joel Lindpere is looking to step up this year once again.

New York Red Bulls got off to a respectable start in 2011. They won the season opener 1-0 against Seattle Sounders, and then finished the following games with draws against Columbus Crew and Houston Dynamo.

Philadelphia Union is a young franchise that hopes to make the playoffs in its second season in the MLS. Philadelphia started the season slightly better than New York. The Union won the first two games of the season, but recently lost to Los Angeles Galaxy. The only sure factor about Saturday’s evening is that Philadelphia can feed off its home crowd at the PPL Park.

Although March marked the beginning of the 2011 MLS season, there has already been plenty of exciting action for the Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles Galaxy. On Saturday April 2, the two teams will face each other for the first time this season. The Galaxy will have the home advantage as they host Union at the Home Depot Center for an evening match.

According to various sports betting sites, MLS Betting Odds have the Galaxy as a -160 favorite while the Union are a +460 underdog.

The fledgling Philadelphia Union has got off to a great start in its second season in the MLS. The goal for the team is clear, which is to improve from last year’s record and qualify for the MLS Cup as well as other competitions such as U.S. Open Cup and CONCACAF. By late march, Philadelphia Union sat at the top of the standings in the Eastern Conference.

In the season opening game, the Philadelphia Union defeated former MLS Cup champions Houston Dynamo 1-0. The Union surprised nearly 20,000 Houston fans at the Robertson Stadium as Vice captain Danny Cardiff scored an early goal in the fifth minute. Days later, Philadelphia pleased its home crowd by defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 thanks to the effort of striker Carlos Ruiz.

The Los Angeles Galaxy got off to a less impressive start in 2011. They won the opening game against Seattle Sounders FC 1-0, ended with a 1-1 tie against New England Revolution, and lost 1-4 to Real Salt Lake. However, it is important to remember that Los Angeles is a star studded team that may do some real damage as the season progresses. Besides having David Beckham and Landon Donovan, the Galaxy have added some serious firepower to its squad by getting New York’s star striker Juan Pablo Angel and the young Brazilian Juninho.