LA Galaxy vs. Chelsea
I watched the friendly last Saturday just to see Beckham’s debut. Too bad it was 16 minutes before the end of the game.
The Game: Kinda boring, LA Galaxy were overly excited and Chelsea played well but typically messing up great chances.
Ridiculous & Typically American: Sports news updates DURING the game, not at halftime. Interviews with celebrities DURING the game, not at halftime. DURING THE GAME. Also, not only is there a sky cam (a camera that is remote controlled and flies across the top of the pitch), but there is a Beckham cam. Umm..
Changes So Far: LA Galaxy have completely changed their image. Everything is new. Not only have they changed their colors from gold and green to yellow and navy, and they have redesigned their logo! That is huge! Many can say that that had nothing to do with Beckham, but I think it definitely did. Also, MLS (Major League Soccer) is now available on ESPN. I observed a 100% increase in TV commercials promoting soccer, MLS and Beckham between 2004-2006 and 2007. This game already set a record. The friendly “generated the largest audience ever for a Major League Soccer match on ESPN or ESPN2.” A whopping 1.4 million viewers tuned in to watch Becks play for 16 minutes.
Change of Heart: I’m still 100% against his move and probably will never get over it. But I take back my comments on him being in semi-retirement. His goals are just different. Instead of working hard to be successful in helping his teams become champions, his main goal is to raise “soccer” popularity in the USA and I respect him for that. I totally believe in him and I really admire that he does too. I really miss him though.
July 30th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
If his team are playing well just because he’s on their side then the hell with him, the team will be successful. But still, he’s still in shape to stand out in that league.
July 30th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
shfeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. tara 7ata if they put cristiano ronaldo in their team they would still suck.. LA galaxy is like the Levante of La Liga..
no way theyre gonna play well.. they just look like they do.. kinda like the england national team..
i really don’t know how its gonna be walla.. i wish i do
August 1st, 2007 at 12:47 am
Have some faith, he’ll do just fine.
August 24th, 2007 at 4:12 am
only 1 gOod pLayer woUldn’T change mucH//
eveN though he’s gOOd, bUt withOut the gOOd pErforMance fRom otHer membErz..
i thiNK, tHat it wOUlDn;t woRk weLl…^^