From the Galaxy locker rooom after its win over D.C. United on penalties to reach the TFC Champions Cup final for the second time: Head Coach Sigi Schmid: “It’s a tremendous statement for U.S. soccer and our league. I certainly believe this goes a long way toward creating more respect with our fans. We are not done yet. We want to win on Sunday because we want people to say that the LA Galaxy is the ‘campeon.'” “One of the keys to the game was we were able to shut down Marco Etcheverry,. We didn’t give him any looks and we didn’t allow him to serve passes at will.” Goalie Kevin Hartman: “It’s definitely good for the league and the team. The guys have been really working hard for this. It definitely brings us to a new level.” Midfielder Mauricio Cienfuegos: “We have taken a huge step forward and we won the most important match ever against D.C. United. This is a dream for me, a dream that has come true today. We have accomplished our objective and what transpires Sunday is icing on the cake.”
