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105 assistant coach. SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 Announced that Afshin Ghotbi was added to the technical staff. SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 Recalled defender Scot Thompson from the Portland Timbers (A-League) for the September 4 match at the Columbus Crew. SEPTEMBER 10, 2004 Recalled forward Alan Gordon from the Portland Timbers, where he was on loan, and added him to the Developmental Roster. NOVEMBER 10, 2004 Announced the retirement of midfielder Andreas Herzog. NOVEMBER 30, 2004 Exercised an option on Alan Gordon. JANUARY 12, 2005 Announced that Afshin Ghotbi has been named top Assistant Coach. Ghotbi, will take the position created by the departure of assistant coach Martin Vasquez. JANUARY 12, 2005 Traded Alejandro Moreno, Chris Aloisi and the 6th overall pick in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft to San Jose Earthquakes for Todd Dunivant, Steve Cronin and the 5th overall pick in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft. JANUARY 12, 2005 Traded Sasha Victorine to the Kansas City Wizards for the 15th overall pick in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft. JANUARY 14, 2005 Selected five players in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft held in Baltimore. Galaxy selected defender Ugo Ihemelu, defender Troy Roberts, forward Michael Enfield, midfielder Quavas Kirk and midfielder Mubarike Chisoni. JANUARY 28, 2005 Signed midfielder Peter Vagenas to a new multi-year contract. FEBRUARY 1, 2005 Added assistant coach Billy McNicol to the coaching staff. FEBRUARY 4, 2005 Selected following players in 2005 MLS Supplement Draft: defender Ben Benditson, Drew McAthy, Matt Kovar, Ryan Shaw, and Jeremiah Gallegos. FEBRUARY 18, 2005 Signed defender Michael Umaña. MARCH 1, 2005 Traded the rights to midfielders Antonio Martinez and Jesus Ochoa to Chivas USA in exchange for an allocation. MARCH 11, 2005 Acquired a conditional 2006 MLS SuperDraft pick from Chivas USA, in exchange for the rights to defender Ryan Suarez. MARCH 19, 2005 Announced new television partnership with FSN West. MARCH 22, 2005 Signed midfielder Paulo Nagamura, forward Ednaldo da Conceicao, and midfielder Pablo Chinchilla. MARCH 23, 2005 Signed Ben Benditson, Mamba Chisoni and Herculez Gomez to developmental contracts. MARCH 23, 2005 Traded defender Danny Califf to the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for an allocation. MARCH 23, 2005 Acquired a portion of allocation and youth international spot from FC Dallas in exchange for the allocation that the Galaxy had previously acquired from Chivas USA. MARCH 30, 2005 Traded forward Carlos Ruiz to FC Dallas for an allocation. MARCH 31, 2005 Signed forward Landon Donovan. APRIL 18, 2005 Signed goalkeeper Josh Saunders and loaned him to Portland Timbers (USL 1st Division). JUNE 29, 2005 Traded defender Paul Broome to Real Salt Lake for a second round pick in 2006 MLS SuperDraft. JULY 12, 2005 Signed midfielder David Johnson to a developmental contract. SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 Re-acquired midfielder Marcelo Saragosa from Sao Paulo. SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 Traded forward Jovan Kirovski to the Colorado Rapids for a first round pick in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft. SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 Promoted forward Herculez Gomez to the 18-man senior roster, elevated midfielder David Johnson to senior developmental status, and signed defender Michael Nsien as a developmental player. NOVEMBER 15, 2005 Waived defender Michael Umana. DECEMBER 13, 2005 Added Steve Rammel to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. JANUARY 20, 2006 Selected five players in 2006 MLS SuperDraft held in Philadelphia. Galaxy selected defender Nathan Sturgis forward Marc Burch, defender Kyle Veris, goalkeeper Chris Dunsheath and forward Aaron King. JANUARY 20, 2006 Selected four players in 2006 MLS Supplement Draft: defender Trevor McEachron, midfielder Dan Paladini, midfielder Armando Melendez and forward Matt Couch. FEBRUARY 3, 2006 Signed defender Todd Dunivant to a new multi-year contract. FEBRUARY 8, 2006 Acquired a first-round pick in the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for Aaron King. FEBRUARY 22, 2006 Signed forward Marc Burch and defender Kyle Veris to developmental contracts. FEBRUARY 26, 2006 Acquired defender Brian Dunseth from Chivas USA in exchange for their natural third round pick in the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft. APRIL 6, 2006 Signed forward Thiago de Souza. APRIL 7, 2006 Acquired forward Cornell Glen from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for the Galaxy's natural third