MLS All-Star Game Ends 4-0

Last week was the MLS All-Star game right here in NJ at the Red Bull Arena. The MLS All-Stars were defeated by Manchester United with a final score of 4-0. David Beckham was very influential over the first 45 minutes of the match.

Even though the game did not end in his favor, David was still extremely hoored to have taken part in the match. After the game, he told ESPN: “It was an honor to play today. I think in the first 10 minutes we had a couple of really good chances. If we had put those away, that would have settled us down. Man United is a team that performs at the highest level, and if you don't capitalize on good chances, they can kill you. And, obviously, they did once they got the first goal. They played the ball around so well, and it's a pleasure to play them tonight."
source: ESPN & Zimbio

Video: David's Post Real Madrid/Galaxy Match Interview

David Acts as Captain in World Football Challenge with RM

David Beckham and LA Galaxy played David's former team Real Madrid at the LA Coliseum for the 'Herbalife World Football Challenge' in LA last night. David acted as the Galaxy's captain and wore a bright yellow arm band with his new LA uniform. The Galaxy were unfortunately defeated 4-1 by Real Madrid.

Even though the match didn't end in the Galaxy's favor, David genuiely seemed to enjoy being able to play with his former team and be with some old friends.

Victoria did not attend the match as she stayed home to rest after the birth of the couple's only daughter, but that didn't stop the boys. Brooklyn and Romeo were spotted in the stands with actor Zach Galifianakis watching the match.
source: Zimbio

Tickets Still Available for the 2011 World Football Challenge Tomorrow!

For those of you who are in the California area and are interested in attending the 2011 World Football Challenge match between the LA Galaxy and Real Madrid, tickets are still available to purchase here. It should be a very exciting match!!

Galaxy's Star Midfielder is Excited to Face Former Club

On Saturday, David Beckham will line up against los Merengues for the first time since leaving the Spanish outfit following the 2006-07 La Liga season. "To be facing Real Madrid for the first time since I left, it’s emotional,” Beckham said. “You get attached to a club, you get attached to people in a club.”

Beckham played for Real Madrid from 2003 to 2007 and helped Madrid win La Liga in his final season with the club. His stunning move to Spain made global headlines and paved the way for Beckham to create an impact in yet another world power.

“I spent four amazing years at Real Madrid,” he said. “To go from a club like Manchester United to Real Madrid, it really doesn’t get much better than that in football. I’ve got many friends still there, many friends as players and fans and throughout the club as well.”

The Galaxy have played Real Madrid twice before. In 2005 they played a friendly match at the Home Depot Center. Real won by 2-0 over the Galaxy who. Last August, the two teams met again in a memorable friendly at the Rose Bowl. The Galaxy took a 2-0 lead before Real Madrid stormed back and won the match 3-2. However, Beckham’s participation was limited to an onlooker as he was rehabilitating a torn Achilles tendon.

“It was disappointing because you always want to play in those games,” Beckham said about the match. “They’re exciting games, especially in front of a capacity crowd. Hopefully I’ll be good for this one.”

Sharing a field with such players and against such a storied club is something every footballer looks forward to, Beckham said. “You always get excited about playing against Real Madrid and some of the best players in the world. I’m sure the fans are excited as well. It’s any player’s dream to play in these games.”
source: LA Galaxy

The Galaxy Announce the Herbalife World Football Challenger 2011

Two short days after the birth of his new daughter Harper, David Beckham was back at work with the LA Galaxy as they announced the Herbalife World Football Challenger 2011 soccer tournament which will see L.A. Galaxy take on David’s former team Real Madrid this Saturday.

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was also present at the press conference and the pair swapped shirts with David leaving with the striker’s no.7 shirt. Ronaldo joined Manchester United after David left for Spain. He donned the no.7 shirt which Beckham had played in during his time at Old Trafford.

source: DM

David Beckham Headlines MLS All Stars

David Beckham and captain Landon Donovan led four LA Galaxy players onto the MLS All-Star Game roster for the second year in a row.

The league announced the results of the voting by fans on Sunday for the July 27 game against English Premier League champion Manchester United at Red Bull Arena.

Seattle goalie Kasey Keller also was chosen and the defenders will be Sean Franklin and Omar Gonzalez of Los Angeles; Rafa Marquez and Tim Ream of New York; and Matt Besler of Kansas City. Portland's Jack Jewsbury and Dallas Brek Shea joined Beckham at midfield, and San Jose's Chris Wondolowski will be up front with Henry and Donovan, who tied Eddie Pope for the most All-Star selections with 11.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber will make two picks Saturday and the complete roster will be announced July 18.
source: ESPN

Video: David Scores Winning Goal for the Galaxy

This was a very eventful weekend for David Beckham. Not only did his baby daughter arrive on Sunday (which was the biggest event for the entire family), but he also proved he's still a force to be reconed with on the soccer field as he scored the winning goal for the LA Galaxy on Saturday.

David struck a corner kick toward the near post and the ball went untouched through a crowd and into the net for the game winning goal. The LA Galaxy beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 with Beckham recording a goal and an assist.

Video: David Warming Up Before Galaxy/DC Match

Victoria at the Galaxy vs DC United Match

source: www.zigazig-ha.com

Becks is Disappointed with Scoreless Tie Last Night

Last night, the Los Angeles Galaxy took on DC United at the Home Depot center. The end result was a disappointing tied score of 0-0.

Even though David was appointed Captain in last night's match as Landon Donovan was away with USA duties, he still was extremely dissatisfied with the way the team played. "We have to forget this performance," Beckham said. “It was a disappointing performance, no matter who's not playing."

Head coach Bruce Arena wasn't thrilled either: "I think our performance tonight was totally poor," Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said, adding that Donovan's absence had "nothing to do with" the team’s poor display.

The Galaxy defense did its job once again though, posting the team’s fourth consecutive shutout and earning a point for the MLS leaders (8-2-6, 30 points).

"Shutting them out was probably the only positive tonight," midfielder David Beckham said.


LA Galaxy News and Notes:
- Friday night sightings at the Home Depot Center: Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder watched the match with his wife... they sat near Victoria and the boys
- Davies said was disappointed because he didn't received a national team call up for the Gold Cup, but was pleased that coach Bob Bradley called him before naming the squad to explain his reasoning.
- Captain Landon Donovan was named the MLS Player of the Month for May... he scored six goals in seven games as the Galaxy posted a 4-1-2 record during the month.
- Arena said Angel picked up "a minor knock on Wednesday" and didn’t recover in time to play in the match but he will be ready for Saturday.
- The team will host Toronto FC tonightat 7:30 p.m.
- The Galaxy announced they will debut a new third jersey for their July 4th match against Seattle Sounders FC and it will be unveiled July 1st at a VIP event in LA.
source: Zimbio & NeonTommy

David Beckham to Wear Galaxy Captain Band Tomorrow

The LA Galaxy will host D.C. United tomorrow (Friday - June 3rd) and they will also honor local Southern California military men and women with 1,000 free tickets.

The Galaxy will once again be short-handed this season with Landon Donovan and Donovan Ricketts participating in the Gold Cup this weekend. With Landon Donovan out of the picture, the captain of the Galaxy will be David Beckham. With Ricketts also playing for the United States, the Galaxy will lean on Josh Saunders to pick up the slack between the sticks as the Galaxy goalkeeper.

This is the second meeting between the D.C. United and the Los Angeles Galaxy. The first match resulted in a tie when the two played in Washington D.C. With this match taking place at the Home Depot Center in Carson, the Galaxy will still have an edge despite missing two of their most important stars.

Juan Pablo Angel will have to step up in this match and give support to Beckham. Chad Barrett is another Los Angeles Galaxy scorer that will need to come to the fore front.

The Galaxy-United tilt is the featured MLS game of the week on the Fox Soccer Channel and the star of the show will undoubtedly be David Beckham. With Landon Donovan away at the Gold Cup, it is the perfect opportunity for the Galaxy to promote some of their other incredibly talented stars.
source: Yahoo Sports

Video: David Catches a Fan in a Bear Hug

David Beckham.. Back in his Manchester United Jersey

A very happy David Beckham proudly wore his Manchester United #7 jersey this week when he participated in the Gary Neville Testimonial Match between Manchester United and Juventus at Old Trafford early this week. The soccer star was there to support his longtme friend Gary Neville after his retirement from the sport.
But all was not easy during the match. A young boy ran onto the field which stopped David from his corner kick for a few minutes. The boy was actually caught by Becks who scopped him up in a bit of a bear hug. Minutes later, the fan was escorted off the field and David took his position for the corner kick.



source: Zimbio & DailyMail

David to Wear his Manchester United Shirt Once More

David Beckham will return to the Manchest United to star in Gary Neville's testimonial match against Juventus. This willl help re-unite the famed 'Class of 92'. Eight years after he left for Real Madrid, it will bring all six close friends back in the United side again. And Beckham cannot wait.

"Putting a United shirt on again never gets old," Beckham said. "I get goose bumps every time I think about stepping out at Old Trafford again, as does walking out on the pitch. To be able to do that for Gary and his family means it is going to be an emotional night."

Davidn and Gary Neville were extremely close so this means a lot to David. "I played with him for so many years. We were room-mates, he was best man at my wedding and he is one of my best friends. I am looking forward to seeing him play. After a few months of not playing and training, that will be interesting. Gary is still so dedicated. It is the reason why he has achieved so much in his career and why United fans love him. He is a great home-grown talent which United are famous for producing. He always gave me a lot of advice over the years - the majority of which was good. He is such a talent and hard worker. He really deserves this night."

Mrs. Beckham is also very excited to see David in Man. United colors again! Victoria tweeted about it today: "Tonight is going to be an amazing night for David at Old Trafford! great to see him in a Man U shirt playing with his old team mates!!! x vb".
source: DailyMail & Twitter - @VictoriaBeckham

Victoria & the Boys Happily Watch David Score

The LA Galaxy played against Kansas City on Saturday at the Home Depot Center in Carson and won with an ending score of 4-1. David, who is always on the field as much as possible, scored one of the four goals as his lovely wife and sons looked on.

source: DailyMail

David is Suspended from Tomorrow's Match

David Beckham's latest yellow card has resulted in an automatic one-game suspension for the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder.

Beckham received the booking for a reckless tackle during the first half of Wednesday's scoreless draw against Toronto FC. It was his league-high fifth yellow card through six games.

Beckham must sit out Sunday's match against the Chicago Fire. Galaxy forward Juninho will also miss the game after earning a pair of yellow cards on Wednesday.

Beckham is playing in the fifth and final year of his original contract, but recently said he'd be open to returning to MLS after this season. He leads the team with three assists.

source: ESPN

Beckham: We Deserved the Win Against United

The Galaxy vs United matched ended in a 1-1 draw but that didn't sit well with midfielder and captian-for-the-time-being David Beckham.

“Disappointed, disgusted,” Beckham said. “I felt we deserved the game. There’s no reason why we shouldn’t be walking away from this stadium tonight with three points.”

On the play that led to the penalty, United’s Branko Boskovic slipped a through ball to Davies, who found himself one on one with Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez. Davies juked toward the endline, to which Gonzalez reacted by reaching out his arm. The United striker, upon feeling the slight contact, took a tumble.

Referee Abbey Okulaja pointed to the spot and United had the opportunity they’d hoped for.

It might have been a different situation if the Galaxy had been at full strength. Despite coach Bruce Arena’s midweek assessment that Donovan needed rest, it seems a knee injury kept Donovan from traveling with the team.

Still, the visitors did well to work together, to play as a unit and that play, Beckham said, should have been rewarded with more than just a point.

“I don’t think there’s much to improve on because I think that we played well,” Beckham said. “We passed the ball around well, we worked well, we defended well, so we just need to continue that. There’s not much that we need to work on, but we need to just work on obviously playing like that again and hopefully winning.”

source: LA Galaxy & Zimbio

Victoria Relaxes at Romeo's Soccer Game

Yesterday, Victoria Beckham and her entourage went to Romeo's soccer game which was held at the Home Depot Center which is the venue that David and the Galaxy play all of their home matches in.

Victoria seemed at ease as she lounged in the grass and chatted with others but when she stood up, she was as Posh as ever towering in 5 inch Louboutin boots. Louboutins to soccer matches... one of the many reasons why I adore her!

source: DM

Video: Game Highlights - LA vs DC