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L.A. Galaxy Re-Sign Beckham
By David S. Dawson Last updated: 18th January 2012
L.A. Galaxy Re-Sign Beckham (Photo lagalaxy.com)
From lagalaxy.com:
CARSON, Calif. (Wednesday, January 18, 2012) – The LA Galaxy announced today that the club has re-signed midfielder David Beckham to a two-year contract, extending his stay with the MLS Cup Champions. Beckham, who had the best season of his five-year MLS career in 2011, helped lead the Galaxy to their first MLS Cup title since 2005.
Since joining the club as the first Designated Player in MLS History, the Galaxy have reached MLS Cup twice and won the Supporters’ Shield twice while also seeing the club reach new heights in terms of international recognition and popularity.
“This was an important decision for me,” Galaxy midfielder David Beckham said. “I had many offers from clubs from around the world, however, I’m still passionate about playing in America and winning trophies with the Galaxy.”
“I’ve seen first hand how popular soccer is now in the States and I’m as committed as ever to growing the game here,” he added. “My family and I are incredibly happy and settled in America and we look forward to spending many more years here.”
In five years with the Galaxy, Beckham was twice named to the MLS All-Star Team and finished the 2011 season with a career-best 15 assists, earning him a spot on the MLS Best XI. Beckham’s individual success helped translate to team success last season as the club repeated as Supporters’ Shield winners, finishing the season with a 19-5-10 record for 67 points, which were the second most in League history. That form continued into the postseason where the Galaxy won all four of their postseason games, culminating with a 1-0 win over Houston at The Home Depot Center in MLS Cup 2011. Beckham had an assist in that game, just as he did in each of the club’s first three playoffs games, giving him a league-best four postseason assists on the year.
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I'm very glad to see Beckham sticking with the game here in America. While we may not need him here like we did 4 years ago, his presence is still a positive one that continues to legitimize the league. Men's Soccer in America is indeed finally finding solid footing at the professional level.
I'm very glad to see Beckham sticking with the game here in America. While we may not need him here like we did 4 years ago, his presence is still a positive one that continues to legitimize the league. Men's Soccer in America is indeed finally finding solid footing at the professional level.