Galaxy addition equals Ruiz subtraction

Los Angeles have signed Argentine defender Eduardo Dominguez, according to MLS headquarters and will join the team after he obtains a visa and international transfer clearance.

This likely signals the end of Carlos Ruiz's Galaxy days, but no reports on whether he's been dealt to another MLS squad or simply released. Dominguez, 29, joins the Galaxy from Huracan in Argentina's first division.

"We are excited to add Eduardo to our squad and believe that he will add balance, quality and experience to our defense," Galaxy Director of Soccer Paul Bravo said. "He has all the attributes necessary to be an outstanding defender in this league."

The Galaxy made no mention of Ruiz in the press release but added that "the Galaxy will need to clear a senior roster spot in order to officially add Dominguez to the roster."

LA to throw back 'Little Fish'

Los Angeles is attempting to throw back Guatemalan forward Carlos "El Pescadito" Ruiz in order to shore up a dreadful backline. Reports out of Several Spanish-language news sources say the Galaxy are targeting Argentinean defender Eduardo Dominguez.

But it appears that no one wants Ruiz or his $460,000 annual salary. Not even San Jose who sit toothless at the bottom of the table.

It's a far cry from the early days for Ruiz, a one-time MLS MVP (2002) and Golden Boot winner (2002). Ruiz must reminisce about the heady days of 2002 with the Galaxy, when he was picking up hardware like a Home Depot. And he has to be wondering why he turned down a multi-year deal with FC Dallas to return to the Galaxy in 2007 now that his old team doesn't even want him.

With the emergence of Edson Buddle, while Ruiz sat due to a knee injury sustained on the opening day match, combined with Los Angeles' porous defense, Ruiz quickly became persona non grata.

Meanwhile, Dominguez waits in the wings for a roster slot, having already left his previous club Huracán in Argentina's Primera División.