I for one don't, but I'm tired of the hype around this guy, saying he'll save soccer in the US. WRRROONNGGG!!! Nobody in America gives two s#$%s about the sport, and even less about this guy, before ESPN talking about this last year I had never even heard of the guy and I'd say I represent the majority of Americans, at least those who don't follow the Tabloids talking about his wife, who in that case have a better idea of who he is than I did. It's not even like this guy is that good anymore. From what I hear he's better than Mike when he was with the wizards, but not as good as him when he was with the Bulls, and if he can't dominate at a ,Pre Wiz, Jordan-esque level on the field the chances of him creating interest, yet alone saving the sport are slim at best.
he wont save football in the US cause if Pele couldn't...he certainly cant
ironic though that football is the biggest sport in the world and if the US threw their considerable resources behind it they could probably dominate the world
as for Beckham being past his prime...some would argue he just had the best season of his career in terms of his level of playing
It shows how shit US football is just by looking at the team names. L.A Galaxy, for Christ's sake, get a grip. Do Americans have something built into them that makes them only like something, if it's completely commercially orientated?
Of course he's not going to save soccer, most Americans are too busy watching a version of rounders where the players where silly hats.
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I like soccer and I'm in the states. I'm also a Galaxy fan. Beckham's kinda "meh" in my book, but it might be a fun boost for the sport...MLS doesn't have a huge market, but it's making money....so I'm at least happy we support the sport enough to sustain a league.
I don't know if it will have an impact over the long-term. It will obviously pique interest for a while, but who knows whether that will transmute into something concrete.
its obviously a high profile signing for an american club, and possibly helped by their federation. if a big name like beckham goes there it could possibly pave teh way for other players to go. i do doubt it though, as its just not that popular there.
obviously you care about him coming if you're that stirred up...
besides, what's wrong with injecting some spice(no pun intended) to a fledgeling sport in hopes to pique national attention and interest...
the hype and intrigue is definitely a welcome to the almost non-existent U.S. soccer sport...
as proven in the U.K., nothing stirs up sh!t better than the tabloids especially a glam couple like Dave and Posh, who are arguably bigger there than Brangelina...
as a fan of the sport, i welcome him...
although they could've gotten somebody better like Luis Figo...
i dont think he really cares about introducing football to the US. hes in it for the millions of dollars every week. If LA had offered him any less, he'd have stayed in madrid. but i bet victoria influenced it. gawwwwd she loves feeding off beckham's fame and money despite having no talent whatsoever. lol spice girls comin back
It's amazing how people can't grasp how stupid they are when they say that... since the words quite clearly counter the point they're trying to make.
"I COULDN'T care less."
As for Beckham in America, it was a pointless move for him, he should have stayed at Real and let America wallow in it's own sports that only they play.
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In general I would like to see less American professional teams named after some form of cat. Panthers, Jaguars, Cougars, Lions, hell, I think even the Nashville Predator is some kind of a cat. I'm waiting on Kitty-Cats for the next expansion team. What about Hellhounds, Bloodhounds, Dobermans, or Rottweilers?
I guess there is a bit of that.. but baseball isn't an American invention either.
I think it is fantastic news for the MLS that Beckham is going. L.A Galaxy's season ticket and shirt sales have both trebled since he joined, I doubt it will attract long term interest but if football is backed there I can see it catching on over the next few years.
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