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David Beckham's legacy: his game vs. his celebrity

Los Angeles Times — The English and Galaxy soccer star who won titles in four countries and enjoyed rubbing elbows in L.A. isn't likely to see his stardom fade, but he may not get his wish about how he will be remembered.We haven't seen the last of David Beckham. Oh, sure, we may not see him on a soccer field now that he's announced he will retire after Paris Saint-Germain's final game on May 26. But we will see him in many other places — billboards, magazines, TV — for years to come.

Los Angeles Galaxy May 18, 2013

Kragthorpe: David Beckham forever connected to Real Salt Lake

Salt Lake Tribune — Kragthorpe: David Beckham forever connected to Real Salt Lake by Kurt Kragthorpe Tribune Columnist Published May 18, 2013 02:11PM MDT Not far from the spot where he once stuck a gold shovel into the dirt, David Beckham joined Los Angeles Galaxy teammates Landon Donovan and Todd Dunivant in a big hug in the middle of Rio Tinto Stadium to celebrate a comeback victory over Real Salt Lake. That scene from last June stands as Beckham’s farewell appearance in the Salt Lake Valley now that he’s retiring from professional soccer after playing this season in France. In the end, his Major Leagu...

Real Salt Lake May 18, 2013

Major Link Soccer: Beckham retires, MLS reacts

Sounder At HeartDavid Beckham announced his retirement Thursday. Here is a roundup of comments about the news, and a look at his "five biggest moments" in U.S. soccer (Pro Soccer Talk). As someone who has watched MLS since before his arrival, I have to say Beckham coming to the U.S. had a real and important impact on soccer here. It's not just that it brought out the star-watchers and Euro-posers to MLS for the first time, it's also that the notice he brought the league led to more players willing to come play here and more owners willing to spend money to bring those players here. Without Beckham's s...

Seattle Sounders FC May 17, 2013

It Took Beckham to Fill Giants Stadium

Once A MetroDavid Beckham's first MLS start was against our own New York Red Bulls.

New York Red Bulls May 17, 2013

Beckham steps from soccer spotlight, retires

Tacoma News-TribuneDavid Beckham, whose curling free kicks, rugged good looks and celebrity marriage made him one of the most famous athletes in the world, is retiring from soccer.

Seattle Sounders FC May 16, 2013

David Beckham — the man who put MLS on the map — retires

Los Angeles TimesDavid Beckham will be remembered as player who won league titles with Manchester United and Real Madrid. But he won titles with the Galaxy too and raised soccer's profile in U.S.David Beckham is retiring. ... Again.

Los Angeles Galaxy May 16, 2013

Video: David Beckham's best goals and his highlights in Philadelphia

The Goalkeeper | philly.com — You don't have to like him, but I'd think that you can at least respect what he did in his time in the United States.

Philadelphia Union May 16, 2013

Expansion Without Expansion Drafts

Sounder At Heart — When David Beckham retires from playing the game of soccer it is a global story. There are a handful of players that get comments from Sepp Blatter and the MLS (EPL, La Liga, Ligue 1) star is one of those. But it has meanings off the pitch for the American game. Beckham gets to own a team in MLS. It can not be in New York and if in LA has to be with the Galaxy (at least that was true the last time someone spoke on this). It seems quite likely that Miami is Beckham's eventual MLS destination. And that would make three cities that are very close to being ready. NY2 is about as certain as...

Seattle Sounders FC May 16, 2013

David Beckham's career: the highs and lows

Los Angeles Daily News — LONDON - Some up and downs in the career of David Beckham, who on Thursday announced his retirement from soccer: | 100% SOCCER BLOG Photo Galleries: David Beckham to retire after season

Los Angeles Galaxy May 16, 2013

David Beckham's retirement announcement - what people are saying

Los Angeles Daily News — Reaction to David Beckham's decision to retire from football at the end of the season, which he announced Thursday: | 100% SOCCER BLOG Photo Galleries: David Beckham to retire after season

Los Angeles Galaxy May 16, 2013

David Beckham - looking back on a spectacular career

Los Angeles Daily News — LONDON - Highlights in the career of David Beckham, who said Thursday he will retire from soccer at the end of the season: | 100% SOCCER BLOG Photo Galleries: David Beckham to retire after season

Los Angeles Galaxy May 16, 2013

Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season

Denver Post — LONDON—David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he became a global superstar who transcended the sport.

Colorado Rapids May 16, 2013

David Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season

Los Angeles Daily News — The popular 38-year-old player, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, has become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United. | 100% SOCCER BLOG

Los Angeles Galaxy May 16, 2013

Galaxy still a team to watch without David Beckham

Los Angeles Times — Two-time defending champions are in fifth place and attendance is down somewhat, but that is blamed more on Landon Donovan's late arrival and Sunday home games than the absence of the English star. David Beckham's six years with the Galaxy bolstered the fortunes of both the Galaxy and Major League Soccer. But now that the superstar is gone, has it made any difference?

Los Angeles Galaxy May 14, 2013

Kragthorpe: Galaxy’s visit another sign of trouble for RSL

Salt Lake Tribune — Kragthorpe: Galaxy’s visit another sign of trouble for RSL by Kurt Kragthorpe Tribune Columnist Published Apr 27, 2013 10:10PM MDT Sandy The last time Real Salt Lake crumbled against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Rio Tinto Stadium, the home team at least could blame Landon Donovan and David Beckham. No such celebrity sightings, excuses or explanations were available Saturday night, when RSL was overwhelmed in the early stages of the game and never recovered in a 2-0 defeat. Donovan stayed home with an injury — Robbie Keane and three other starters also were missing — and Beckham is gon...

Real Salt Lake April 28, 2013

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David Beckham Photos

  • Major Link Soccer: Beckham retires, MLS reacts
    David Beckham announced his retirement Thursday. Here is a roundup of comments about the news, and a look at his "five biggest moments" in U.S. soccer (Pro Soccer Talk). As someone who has watched MLS since before his arrival, I have to say Beckham coming to the U.S. had a real and important impact on soccer here. It's not just that it brought out the star-watchers and Euro-posers to MLS for the first time, it's also that the notice he brought the league led to more players willing to come play here and more owners willing to spend money to bring those players here. Without Beckham's s...
  • Beckham brought credibility, visibility to MLS The Associated Press
    FILE - In this July 13, 2007, file photo, England soccer player David Beckham holds up his new jersey as he is introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team in Carson, Calif. The 38-year-old midfielder, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, said Thursday, May 16, 2013, he will retire after the season. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)
  • Expansion Without Expansion Drafts
    When David Beckham retires from playing the game of soccer it is a global story. There are a handful of players that get comments from Sepp Blatter and the MLS (EPL, La Liga, Ligue 1) star is one of those. But it has meanings off the pitch for the American game. Beckham gets to own a team in MLS. It can not be in New York and if in LA has to be with the Galaxy (at least that was true the last time someone spoke on this). It seems quite likely that Miami is Beckham's eventual MLS destination. And that would make three cities that are very close to being ready. NY2 is about as certain as...
  • David Beckham - looking back on a spectacular career
    LONDON - Highlights in the career of David Beckham, who said Thursday he will retire from soccer at the end of the season: | 100% SOCCER BLOG Photo Galleries: David Beckham to retire after season
  • David Beckham's retirement announcement - what people are saying
    Reaction to David Beckham's decision to retire from football at the end of the season, which he announced Thursday: | 100% SOCCER BLOG Photo Galleries: David Beckham to retire after season
  • David Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season
    The popular 38-year-old player, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, has become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United. | 100% SOCCER BLOG
  • Major Link Soccer: Beckham to Paris, Abuse of Altidore
    Lamar Neagle is back in Seattle, and while that has been covered from the Sounders' perspective here, Montreal's view has not. It is correctly pointed out that all they have left from the original trade that sent Eddie Johnson to Seattle are a pair of international slots (one from Portland, one from Seattle). Tough deal for a guy with 14 league goals last season. Additionally, USsoccerplayers questions Seattle's CB depth. David Beckham's next stop is settled. From Manchester to Madrid to Los Angeles, he may be making his final stop in Paris. Completing his transformation from a flesh-...
  • David Beckham to play for Paris-St. Germain — for free
    The soccer star has signed a five-month contract and will donate his salary to a children's charity in Paris.A year ago, Paris-St. Germain's deep-pocketed owners offered David Beckham $1 million a month to come to France, and he turned them down. On Thursday, he apparently had a change of heart, signing a five-month contract to play in Paris for free.