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President Welcomes LA Galaxy, Beckham to White House

16 May, 08:28, by admin Tags: ,

Yesterday, President Barack Obama welcomed the full LA Galaxy roster to the White House to congratulate them on their victory over the Houston Dynamo to clench the title of MLS Cup Champions. Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena and American team member Landon Donovan presented the POTUS with a soccer ball and a Galaxy jersey with the president’s name printed on the back.

Obama proclaimed the Galaxy as the “Miami Heat of soccer,” and specifically called out the teams three biggest superstars: Donovan, David Beckham and Irish forward Robbie Keane.  The President congratulated Beckham, age 37, for defying age and having one of his most successful seasons since coming to the United States.

“[It’s a] rare man who can be that touch on the field and also have his own line of underwear,” the President joked.

Following the ceremony, the team joined First Lady Michelle Obama and young students from around the country on the White House’s South Lawn to teach a soccer clinic.

The Galaxy finished the 2011 regular season with 19 wins and a league-high 67 points. In the playoffs, Donovan led the team with three postseason goals, including the single goal scored in the championship game against Houston. It was the Galaxy’s third time winning the MLS cup.

Soccer Inferno Asks: What Is Beckham’s Next Move?

02 November, 12:44, by admin Tags: ,

Famous Brit David Beckham has once again voiced his interest in being a member of the Great Britain men’s soccer team during next year’s Summer Olympics to be held in London. As his deal with American team Los Angeles Galaxy ends, there has speculation that the 36-year-old husband and father would retire from professional soccer. To that, Beckham responded, “Right now, I feel fit and still love playing, so I’m not finished yet. As long as I feel I can play at a high level, then I’ll continue.”

“People have been saying [I am too old] for the last 10 or 15 years,” he continued in an interview with BBC Sport, “And I’ve still continued to play for my country.”

Beckham also said that several Premier League clubs and Ligue 1 side Paris St Germain have expressed interest in having him play after his contract with in American expires. Of course, Beckham hasn’t ruled out signing another contract with L.A. Galaxy just yet. Teammate Landon Donavon expressed that the team hoped Beckham would return, saying, “We are all assuming that he is going to be back.”

It has also been said that the soccer pro would like to buy a Major League Soccer team once he has finished his playing career.

“I have the option and it’s something I probably will do,” he explained. “Obviously I have to wait until I finish playing. I want to be part of something that is growing to grow and I believe that this sport is going to grow.”

Speculation will continue to surround Beckham until he makes a final decision. Will he stay in the United States? Go back to Europe? Lead the UK team to victory in the Olympics?

“I haven’t even sat down and thought about what my options are yet,” he said.

Donovan Says No

22 December, 07:43, by admin Tags: , , , , , ,

Landon Donovan looks certain to finish his career in Major League Soccer after announcing he will not go back to English Premier League side in the new year. David Moyes, Everton’s head coach, tried to make an agreement with Donovan and the LA Galaxy but Donovan claims he wants to rest instead. “While I enjoyed my time at Everton last season … I feel that it is important to continue to rest and recover this offseason as opposed to going on loan,” said Donovan. “I never considered being loaned to a club other than Everton, but I have been playing nearly non-stop for the past two years and I believe that this decision will allow me to perform at my best for the Galaxy and the national team throughout the upcoming year.”

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