In this edition of Flashback Friday we look back at the 2006 CONCACAF Champions Cup. History is not just about showing the good, but also the "if only...'
LA Galaxy one time winners of the CONCACAF Champions Cup in 2000 looked to repeat the feat again in 2006. It was not to be. So why is this a notable part of MLS history? Because after their defeat at Saprissa tragedy struck the club when Galaxy general manager Doug Hamilton had a heart attack on the flight back from Costa Rica.

Some have said that the club hasn't been the same sense and that until the arrival of David Beckham and Ruud Gullit, a dark cloud has hung over the club as the spirit of the successful Doug Hamilton haunts Galaxy and casts a large shadow over current GM Alexi Lalas.