I missed the Galaxy’s first two games but I got the chance to watch them last Sunday at home v Toronto FC. Galaxy lost 3-2. Donovan scored two; Beckham could have had five assists. Toronto FC were lucky. Galaxy dominated, but gave up three counterattack goals.
MLS is a spectacle like no other. Ordinary Joes get to line up alongside World Class Athletes. I'm not going to name certain new players on LA, but doubt all of the players on the team understand how lucky they are to be in the same environment with Landon Donovan and David Beckham.
The combination of talent and hunger to earn everything you get puts these two in the same category as Tiger Woods. Even though (or maybe because) they are the highest paid and most talented, they are still the hardest working players on the field every game. They are never satisfied. It is this special blend of insecurities that makes them the outstanding competitors that they are.
David Beckham gets a lot of flak if the team loses, but man he kills himself out there. Up and down the wing, inside to cover, over to take free kicks and corners – perfectly crossed balls that don’t end up in the net. It has to be frustrating. But no yelling at teammates - just more hard work. What an example. He’s worth the cash even if he never wins a trophy. As long as his attitude on the pitch is mimicked by the top 10% of soccer players in this country, it will have been a great investment.
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