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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Defender Ezra Hendrickson's goal led Los Angeles to a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Wizards, as the Galaxy clinched first place in Major League Soccer's Western
Conference.
Hendrickson scored in the 25th minute after getting a pass from
Ron Myers, who was on the right flank and dribbled around three
defenders.
Hendrickson slammed his shot by goalkeeper Tony Meola from 10
yards out, sending the ball just under the crossbar.
Kansas City (8-24) dominated the second half, when it took 11 of
its 16 shots. Preki, Alexi Lalas and Chris Henderson had the best
chances to score for the Wizards, but Kevin Hartman got his 11th
shutout of the season for Los Angeles (20-12).
After the game Lalas, one of the best-known stars in American
soccer, announced his retirement.
"I have decided to leave the game and I am looking forward to
starting a new chapter in my life off the field," said the
29-year-old Lalas, who had four goals and an assist this season.
"I was shocked," said Meola, traded with Lalas to Kansas City
by the Metro Stars in January. "His timing wasn't the greatest. He
is a big loss to the team."
Los Angeles coach Sigi Schmid said Lalas "has always set his
own standards.
"There is something said about a person when they know exactly
what they want and they do it. When someone knows it's time, they
know."
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Colorado 0
New England 2
Washington DC 1
Los Angeles 1
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