By ADAM SERRANO
Josh Saunders' absence from the Los Angeles Galaxy lineup was sudden, and it appears that the club may be without their No. 1 goalkeeper for the foreseeable future.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the Galaxy keeper has checked into a substance abuse treatment program and will be unavailable for the Galaxy until he completes the program.
A team spokesman declined comment on Tuesday afternoon.
Following the club's training session on Tuesday morning, head coach Bruce Arena reiterated that Saunders was still out for "personal reasons" and that the club was taking his absence "one day at a time." Back-up goalkeeper Bill Gaudette appeared to be the likely starter while Saunders is out.
Saunders, 31, is coming off a career season in which he wrestled the starting job from Donovan Ricketts en route to helping lead the Galaxy to the MLS Cup title.
“He drinks! He drives! He endangers people’s lives! Josh Saunders! Josh Saunders!”
C’mon Seattle!
Speaking of Seattle, here’s some pure class from their fans from when Saunders got a DUI
http://soundernation.tripod.com/Saunders.htm
Seattle invented not denying that they claim to invent a lot of things but getting butthurt about rain levels
dude, get off it. we don’t even know why he is there. sharlie joseph had to go through this because he got caught smoking a J. the dude was fine and in control of his life, but because he’s a professional athlete and signed a CBA, he still has to do this program.
quaranta is probably one person who actually NEEDED the treatment as he was a cocaine and opiates addict. i highly doubt saunders is anywhere near that level.
Amen brother!
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^WEAKLING
Wait, the Galaxy are taking this “one day at a time”?
I see what they did there. +1.
Wooooooooosshhhhhhh
Donovan Ricketts is busy letting balls fly past him in Montreal. 😛
Because only a “fair weather” soccer fan wouldnt know who the back up goalkeeper is for the LA Galaxy. Is if really so inconceivable that someone wouldnt know the former goalie of an NASL team?
As a recovering addict I have to say it is uptight overly precious crap like this that makes me wanna get high.
Snort Coke off one hooker’s boobs and they want to put you in rehab…..we live in a world of prudes.
So with all that said –the Ricketts trade gamble wasn’t the best strategy after all.
Yes, I’m sure he specifically needs YOUR thoughts… Get off the high horse buddy, we know it’s a serious issue but there’s nothing wrong with playful jokes.
Wishing Josh Saunders all the best.
When he was playing for the Puerto Rico Islanders, he like Bill Gaudette was a very pleasant guy who appreciated all of the love that the fans had for him.
“One day at a time” is right.
that was “rooted” Oof!
Substance abuse is ALWAYS a way of coping with something we don’t think we can handle otherwise. Some people can walk away from the substance and some people can’t. It’s a life long battle for those that can’t.
Take it one day at a time Josh! I’ve never routed for you before, but I certainly am now.
The number of tools on this thread is breathtaking.
What, other than your mom?
-1000
i love how all that seattle has to brag about is winning against chicago in meaningless games lol…do something in the MLS, then talk sounders
I think a lot of GK’s are taking something