Boost for MLS?

[Doomie]

Only until they actually watched him play and realise he's a crap washed up player.

England will never see a better free-kick taker. I'd like you to name one more player who can realistically score from midfield, even in his prime.

Also, in regards to what Psy said, MLS sucks now because soccer isn't the dominant sport here. It is only now beginning to spread throughout the North America. Beckham may be that catalyst. Only recently would I say that soccer is beginning to have an impact here, which I think was a consequence of by Nike's Joga Bonito.

[Yar]

He said he's in it mainly for the expansion of soccer to North American youths that mainly play baseball, basketball, and American football. They're probably paying him for an even bigger pay off.

[Psychotic]

I'd like you to name one more player who can realistically score from midfield, even in his prime.

I'll name two. Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard. According to Wikipedia, Gerrard scored 23 goals last season, and Lampard notched up 20. Wikipedia doesn't have stats like that for Beckham, so I had to look on soccerbase, but during his two best seasons he racked up 15 goals, and that includes goals for England (Gerrard's and Lampard's do not).

I'll give you the free kick thing though.

[PeTeRL90]

I don't care how good David Beckham is. $250 Million is way too much for any athlete, no matter how talented they are.

As for giving the MLS a boost, I'm not so sure. It's always been an international game, and though it was big here before because of Pele, I don't see it getting that popular again.

[blim]

why the hell is bobby convey on the national team. What did he ever do?

I think most Reading fans would disagree with you about Bobby Convey. He's not the greatest player in the world but he's decent enough for the premiership. Adu, it appears isn't, judging by Man U apparentley turning him down.

[ljkkjlcm9]

why the hell is bobby convey on the national team. What did he ever do?

I think most Reading fans would disagree with you about Bobby Convey. He's not the greatest player in the world but he's decent enough for the premiership. Adu, it appears isn't, judging by Man U apparentley turning him down.

My point is, there are better players in the US than bobby convey.

THE JACKEL

[Cz]

It's a smart move by Beckham, at least from a financial and PR standpoint. It's not a bad move for MLS either, although I'm sure we can all agree that LA Galaxy are paying well over the odds for him. The best thing about this news is that it shows Becks hs given up any hope of returning to the England squad, since the quality of opposition over in the US is nowhere near the required standard. So it's a good move for the English, too.

[Loony BoB]

My point is, there are better players in the US than bobby convey.

Then why are they still in the US?

Alternative response: Yes, like David Beckham.

[DK]

I'm well aware that David Beckham can take free kicks and corners, that's just great, but it doesn't make him any less of a crap washed up player. I can tackle great but I'm still at football. Also I don't know where you got the idea that Beckham is the only player who can score from midfield, do you even watch football?

[Loony BoB]

I wouldn't say Beckham is crap. He's not superclub material anymore, for sure, but he'd probably walk into, for complete random example, the Manchester City side.

[JKTrix]

..New England Revolution...

They came to Bermuda last year, and one of our players joined that team.

Khano Smith.

I'm not much into any sport really, just thought I'd point out a fellow Bermudian :P

My older cousin Kyle Lightbourne played in England some years ago, between Man. City and Coventry and a few others before he retired. Shaun Goater isn't related to me at all, but he's Bermudian as well and played for similar teams as Kyle.

Yay Bermuda, the tiny country whose name on the globe is bigger than the country itself.

[DK]

I wouldn't say Beckham is crap. He's not superclub material anymore, for sure, but he'd probably walk into, for complete random example, the Manchester City side.

Bollocks

Tricky Trev Sinclair kicks his arse. :}

[blim]

I think Beckham would still walk into most prem teams if available on a free on sensible wages, hell i'd love him to come to brentford

[Bunny]

Being from a soccer loving family, and having Season Tickets to the New England Revolution since the Inaugaural season, I know what I'm talking about.

I am not challenging your knowledge or anything. I just want to point out that being from a soccer loving family and being holders for season tickets does not automatically make you a soccer guru.

Anyway. The majority of the majority of the money for the name. Because pretty much everyone knows who David Beckham is. Plus, he is a foreign player playing on an American team. Both of these will automatically increase ticket sales, bringing Galaxy more money.

$250 is a large chunk of money,yes. But I am pretty sure it is given over the time that his contract is for, which is five years. And a lot of celebrities enjoy spending their money on outregeous things that no sane person actually needs.

[Old Manus]

It's only a matter of time before Lee Trundle follows in his footsteps. Not that he will ever betray Swansea though >:O