Beckham's back
English star leads Galaxy over Red Bulls
SOCCER. David Beckham, fresh off a five month loan with famed Italian powerhouse AC Milan, returned to MLS Thursday night in Los Angeles’ 3-1 route of the Red Bulls.
In the wake of a controversial book released by Sports Illustrated Grant Wahl in which Beckham is detailed as a poor teammate who doesn’t care, the English international seemed overjoyed to be back on the field with the Los Angeles side. After each of the Galaxy's three first-half goals -- the first two of the spectacular variety -- Beckham was swept up in celebrations with teammates. The only ones who seemed happier were the fans at Giants Stadium. The attendance of 23,238 was more than double the team‘s home attendance through eight games.
Three things we learned Thursday night:
2. Love him or hate him. Sporty Spice seems to bring out mixed reactions from people and on Thursday night, Beckham was either cheered or jeered. Upon his arrival on the field, plenty of flashbulbs were primed, but once the game began, Posh’s hubby got a healthy dose of boos every time he touched the ball. Beckham responded with passion and was all over the field like Diana Taurasi attempting to walk a straight line.
3. Oh-Sorry-O. The Red Bulls, winless in their last eight, are officially done. In a league where nearly two-thirds the teams make the playoffs, this is just a horrid team that is on pace to set MLS’ record for all-time futility. Despite rumors this week that head coach Juan Carlos Osorio would get canned, he remains on the sidelines. The team registered five shots on goal and appeared dangerous numerous times but was overall inept. The team has not scored multiple goals in a game since May 30 and has not scored more than a goal at home since May 8. Osorio is a dead man walking the sidelines and his demeanor -- Osorio walked straight to the locker room with his head down after the game -- shows it.
