LA vs. Columbus recap

Sean Franklin's long range bomb gave the Los Angeles Galaxy a 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew on Wednesday in a match the Galaxy never looked like losing. Sean Franklin scored his first MLS goal and eventual match winner on Wednesday night at the Home Depot Center. Finally being recognized as one of the league elite full backs, he is an MLS all star for the first time in his career and adds that accolade to his Rookie of the Year honors.

Galaxy took control early on and never really lost control but didn't have the finishing touch on the night. Much of this has to go on Juan Pablo Angel's shoulders. The designated player has not lived up to his billing since joining for his first season with the Galaxy. He looks a shadow of his former self who used to put them away for fun in his New York days. Bruce Arena needs to figure something out fast, the output from the strikers this season has been shocking and isn't MLS Cup winning quality. There were rumors of a move for Turkish striker Nihat but nothing ever materialized and I for one am not surprised considering the fact that LA already has three DP's on its books. If Angel doesn't come good by the end of the season the Galaxy should definitely considering cutting ties from JPA.