Los Angeles Galaxy Honors Cobi Jones with Monumental Statue at Dignity Health Sports Park On Sunday, the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrated the legacy of one of its most iconic players with the unveiling of a 9-foot-tall bronze statue of Cobi Jones outside Dignity Health Sports Park. The ceremony took place ahead of the team’s matchup against Real Salt Lake, with Jones joining fans, former teammates, and artists Oscar Leon and Omri Amrany to mark the occasion. The statue joins two others dedicated to Landon Donovan and David Beckham, symbolizing the team’s golden era. Jones, a former Galaxy midfielder who played for the club from 1996 to 2007, made 334 appearances and scored 70 goals during his tenure. His contributions were pivotal in guiding the team to two MLS Cup championships in 2002 and 2005. Speaking at the event, Jones reflected on his career and the significance of Los Angeles in the growth of soccer in the United States. “We showed the world that Los Angeles—and the LA Galaxy—is a soccer hotbed. This is the place where soccer can grow and thrive within the United States, and in my humble opinion, the LA Galaxy is the pinnacle of MLS,” he said. Born in Detroit but raised in Los Angeles, Jones graduated from Westlake High School before attending UCLA, where he played for the men’s soccer team. His international career included stints with the U.S. national team, participating in the 1994, 1998, and 2002 FIFA World Cups. He was named U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year in 1998 and earned a five-time MLS All-Star designation. In 2002, he helped the U.S. secure a CONCACAF Gold Cup title, further cementing his status as a national icon. After retiring in 2007, Jones remained connected to the Galaxy, coaching the team for two seasons before transitioning to other ventures.#major_league_soccer #dignity_health_sports_park #los_angeles_galaxy #angel_city_fc #cobi_jones
Eva Longoria Refused to Be a Struggling Actor, Built Headhunting Empire from Soap Opera Dressing Room Eva Longoria’s journey from a struggling actor to a multimillionaire television star is marked by a relentless determination to avoid financial instability. Before her breakthrough role on Desperate Housewives, the actress worked as a headhunter from her soap opera dressing room, balancing acting gigs with corporate work. This dual life, which she maintained for years, became a defining aspect of her career, showcasing her strategic mindset and refusal to compromise her financial security. Longoria’s approach to her early Hollywood years was unconventional. While many actors arrived in Los Angeles with little more than a headshot and a tolerance for instant noodles, she set a clear rule: her dreams would not come at the expense of her bank account. Even before landing her first major role on The Young and the Restless, she secured a position at a temp agency as a headhunter. This decision was rooted in her belief that success in Hollywood required more than talent—it demanded resourcefulness and financial acumen. “I’m not going to be a struggling actor,” she told Fortune exclusively. “I’m going to figure this out.” This mindset led her to take on a role as a headhunter, where she negotiated salaries, screened candidates, and closed placement deals from her dressing room. Despite her growing fame, she continued this dual life, often hanging up mid-call to return to set and resuming her work as soon as possible. Her headhunting career was lucrative, often outpacing the income from her acting roles. Even after landing a steady gig on The Young and the Restless, she remained deeply involved in corporate work.#eva_longoria #desperate_housewives #lenovo #the_young_and_the_restless #angel_city_fc
