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Robert Jalon

(He/Him)
Los Angeles
As seen in: Last Word On Sports, L.A. TACO
Covers:  Sports/Culture/Intersection of sport and culture and its impact on society/Food
🇪🇨 I tell stories & write things, mostly about soccer & food. Proud dog dad. #LAGalaxy Beat Writer @extra_time_talk Co-Host @lacunagalaxiana Freelance @LATACO

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Robert Jalon’s Biography

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My first word as a baby was goal. The love for football got deeper throughout my life as I understood how the beautiful game connected the world. The world's game has taken this Latino kid from the World Cup 2014, where I decided to get into sports journalism, to El Tráfico and other memorable matches in between. I was born in Los Angeles and now get to cover the 5-time MLS Cups champs LA Galaxy on the daily! I also cover the intersection of sports and culture and its impact on society at large…

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Playoffs Come Early For LA Galaxy in Home Win

Playoffs Come Early For LA Galaxy in Home Win

Extra Time Talk recaps the Los Angeles Galaxy's 2-1 home win vs. Austin FC on October 5, 2024, that saw them …

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LA Galaxy "Capitalizes" for Road Win

LA Galaxy "Capitalizes" for Road Win

Extra Time Talk reacts to the Los Angeles Galaxy's 3-1 away win over the Colorado Rapids on October 2, 2024, …

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LA Galaxy Makes History in Home Win

LA Galaxy Makes History in Home Win

Extra Time Talk recaps the first-place Los Angeles Galaxy's historic night, a 4-2 home win vs. the Vancouver …

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LA Galaxy vs. LAFC Prediction for September 16; Galaxy To Take LA Bragging Rights?

LA Galaxy vs. LAFC Prediction for September 16; Galaxy To Take LA Bragging Rights?

LWOS' predicts another El Tráfico as the Galaxy and LAFC face off for LA bragging rights in a massive match o…

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LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction for July 30; Last-Gasp Galaxy

LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction for July 30; Last-Gasp Galaxy

LWOS' predicts the last-gasp LA Galaxy will beat bad luck vs. Vancouver on Sunday, July 30, in the last group…

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LA Galaxy vs. Club Leon Prediction for July 25; Last Title Chance for LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy vs. Club Leon Prediction for July 25; Last Title Chance for LA Galaxy

LWOS' predicts the LA Galaxy's opening Leagues Cup match against Leon on Tuesday, July 25, which is the last …

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LA Galaxy Trade Versatile Delgado to Direct Rival for 2025 Original

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By Rob Jalón, Robert Jalon
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Los Angeles – The transfer shockers continue to happen in Los Angeles, and this time, it involves both the city’s teams. A deal that sees the LA Galaxy trade Midfielder Mark Delgado to rival LAFC was struck by the reigning champions. The midfielder’s departure comes just over a month after he played a starring role in MLS Cup, setting up the Galaxy’s second goal, which would prove to be the winner in the 2-1 match over the New York Red Bulls.
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New LA Galaxy Players Bolster Backline for 2025

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By Rob Jalón, Robert Jalon
| extratimetalk.com
Two new LA Galaxy players have been added to the reigning champions’ roster this week. After dealing away current MLS Cup MVP Gaston Brugman and experienced Defender Martin Cáceres mere days after winning a record sixth title, the LA Galaxy have begun to reinforce the team to defend its crown. The G’s made two signings in as many days, both backline additions, that are designed to improve their defense.
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Key Matches That Took LA Galaxy to MLS Cup Original

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By Rob Jalón, Robert Jalon
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Los Angeles – There are a lot of highlights that make up a championship season. Some are blowout wins, others are stirring come-from-behind victories, while some are hard-fought battles that are ground out through guts and grit. In the end, every win, and even the losses and the way a team reacts to them, make up the identity of a championship-caliber team.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Sports reporter at the Guardsman

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yup, and I treasure when I get to.

How is social media changing news?

News is instant, but it is often unverified.