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01/11/2007: "David Beckham"

Well the LA Galaxy announced that they have signed Real Madrid, Manchester United, and England star David Beckham to a five year agreement when the transfer window opens in August. Beckham is a huge aquisition for the MLS and Galaxy but having lived through NASL and the way it dove despite signing some older players I worry that it might be to much too soon. Sure soccer in the US has grown but its not really big enough to support 5 year 250 million dollar deals yet. The deal issupposedly supported heavily by endorsements and has bonuses included according to Yahoo Sports:

"The 31-year-old former England captain, married to former Spice Girl pop star Victoria "Posh Spice" Adams, will earn a total $250 million over the five years financed heavily by endorsements and including bonuses based on performance and the future success of the MLS."

I hope this doesn't kill my team or its league but I am really excited to get the chance to see Beckham play!