On July 21, 2007 a phenomenal event will occur that will forever change the way Soccer is viewed in America (or so fans hope); David Beckham will make his American debut.
Earlier this year, Major League Soccer announced that the world famous soccer player would be coming to America to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Beckham’s contract will last five years and is estimated worth a total of $250 million and ESPN is going so far as to have a “Beck-Cam� placed on squarely on him during the Galaxy’s games. Now for the big question, is he worth it? MLS thinks so.

Beckham’s wife is Spice Girl Victoria Beckham; whose skin-tight dresses gave us all funny feelings inside at one point or another during our adolescence. In Europe the couple is treated like royalty. MLS hopes that this popularity will follow them to America and will translate into ticket sales and ratings. Read More »