Whoever thought that Beckham or "Becks", would help put soccer on the map is nuts. No one cares to begin with, and a super star who plays in L.A isn't going to change anything. The rest of the world goes crazy, CRAZY for soccer. Americans just don't share that passion. So it was no surprise to hear that the L.A Galaxy have agreed to ship Beckham to A.C Milan. Duh, they spent $250 million!!! They need to get some money back some how.
On a side note, tonight is the first game of the World Series. And who would have guessed back in April that it would be the Rays versus the Phillies. I hope this will be an interesting series, and for the sake of predictions I say Tampa Bay Rays in 6. There I said it, lets see what happens.
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Ha I always wondered why america wanted him here so badly. I can honestly say I don't know the name of one American soccer team and honestly I don't care. I was never into soccer footblal is America's game and I think maybe the best game in the world in my opnion. The other thing that bothers me is why we are trying to get the United States so internationally involved with other sports. Why do football teams go to London and travel 8 hours just to do the same thing they are doing here but have to deal with the jet lag and time difference. I don't get sometimes why we even waste our time.
You're not seeing the big picture. The reason why bringing a European superstar to the U.S. to play in the MLS is important is because - hopefully as the league grows and matures more European players will think its a respectable country to play in.
The MLS is only ten years old, it's in its infancy compared to the long established leagues like MLB,NFL,NHL, NBA but it's growing. Ticket sales for new franchises are on the rise and the sport is garnering more attention today than it has ever before in the U.S.
I agree with you in one respect- Beckam isn't a true impact player. His free kicks are deadly- but that's the only trick he has in his bag. He's a righty and he can't go left. when you're playing at the international level you've got to be equally skilled with both feet. everyone knows this.
However- He is marketable and when you're trying to sell the American people on a new idea (MLS) - you need a celebrity presence to gain credibility with the fan base.
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