Apr08
Beckham Starts MLS Season Off Right
Written By Sean Connolly
What was the lead highlight on Thursday night’s SportsCenter? It was an MLS game. Can you believe it? Ten years ago it was a thought that was in nobody’s head, especially ESPN. But Beckham’s first goal in the MLS is exactly what fans have been looking for, and apparently ESPN.
His first goal ignited fans in the stadium and just watching the game led you to jump out of your seat. The atmosphere of the game was outstanding. Every time Beckham would touch the ball there was an immediate buzz that was audible to a viewer. Fans were always on edge, wondering what he would do next.
Beckham played his best game of his short MLS career as he had an assist as well, to go with his first goal. Beckham dropped a ball onto Landon Donovan’s foot. Beckham couldn’t make it any easier for Donovan as he easily put the ball in the back of the net.
Beckhams skill, even though it is diminishing, is far more superior than other players in the MLS. His vision is just amazing compared to his teammates and is a great change to the MLS. It seems that the American style of play of kick and run isn’t entertaining enough to Americans as first thought. The European style of play has been more welcomed and sought after in the MLS.
The win gave the Galaxy an excellent start to the season after its awful end to last season. Beckham adn the Galaxy’s exciting start will hopefully launch the MLS to its most successful season yet.
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Elyssa Jimenez Apr 9th 2008 at 03:17 pm 1
I’ve never really been a big fan of soccer but I must say I’m glad it’s finally getting some more attention here in the US. Beckham’s move to the LA Galaxy is definitely going to increase the popularity of the sport and it would be nice to see more highlights like those on ESPN. Soccer is just as much a sport as baseball, basketball and football. The soccer players deserve as much attention as any other athlete.
Elyssa Jimenez Apr 9th 2008 at 03:19 pm 2
I’ve never really been much of a soccer fan but I’m glad the game is getting some more recognition here in the US. Beckham’s move to the LA Galaxy is sure to increase the popularity of the sport. It’s would be nice to see some more soccer highlights on ESPN as opposed to the usual football, basketball, baseball stuff they show everyday. Soccer is just as good a sport as any of those and the athletes deserve just as much attention.