The combination of summer heat, an odd starting time and a determined D.C. United proved to be too much for the LA Galaxy to overcome in a decisive 4-1 loss.
The temperature of 82 degrees at the noon starting time, seemed to affect the Galaxy far more than home-standing United.
"Well, it's 9 a.m. for us," said a tired Landon Donovan. "But both teams had to play in it."
The 12 noon start was to facilitate a nationally televised doubleheader with the MLS match and the European Championship final between Germany and Spain on ABC.
"Mostly too much United," said defender Chris Klein about which had more effect, the weather or the Galaxy's opponent. "It was hot but it was hot for them too. They were more adaptable because they did a very good job today of keeping the ball so when you have the ball it's not as tiring. We had a pretty good first half and then came out flat in the second half."
Edson Buddle scored Galaxy's only goal in the first half.
Next up for David Beckham and the LA Galaxy will be a home game on the 4th July, as they will take on the first place team in the Eastern Conference - the New England Revolution.
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