I had been hoping to cover a few more MLS games this season, but the Los Angeles teams haven’t been performing well. This leads to lower media coverage of an already low coverage sport. Soccer is great, because you are always able to get exciting images even though the score doesn’t reflect it. Here are a few shots from my coverage when the San Jose Earthquake visited Chivas USA. San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Mehdi Ballouchy (11) and Chivas USA defenseman Jorge Villafana (19) battle for the ball.

Chivas USA forward Casey Townsend (14) leaps over San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Rafael Baca (30).

San Jose Earthquakes forward Alan Gordon (16) attempts to handle the ball while defended by Chivas USA defenseman Danny Califf (23).

San Jose Earthquakes forward Alan Gordon (16) and Chivas USA defenseman Danny Califf (23) battle for the header.

San Jose Earthquakes forward Alan Gordon (16) attempts a shot while defended by Chivas USA defenseman Danny Califf (23).

San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski (8) celebrates after a goal by forward Alan Gordon (16).

Chivas USA forward Juan Pablo Angel (9) reacts after a missed pass.

Chivas USA forward Juan Pablo Angel (9) attempts to move the ball defended by San Jose Earthquakes defenseman Justin Morrow (15).

San Jose Earthquakes defenseman Justin Morrow (15) heads the ball away on a corner kick.

San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski (8) celebrates a goal on a penalty kick.