DAVID BECKHAM Scores First Goal in MLS

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david beckham scored his first MLS goal in the 28th minute of play against DC united in a SuperLiga game at teh Home Depot center in Los Angeles, California.  The historic goal marks teh official entrance of beckham as a force in MLS soccer. 

Beckham struck the ball of a free kick just outside the penalty box in a classic style reminiscent of his goal against Estonia that landed England in the World Cup 2006.  Beckham was ecstatic to have made the goal and almost had his head torn off my jubilant Galaxy teammates. 

 Prior to his goal, ten minutes earlier David beckham earned his first MLS yellow card for a tackle that woudl have earned any other MLS player a straight red card.  Beckham came in very strongly to tackle a DC united player from behind and with both feet.  He gripped his ankle in some visible pain, but played on.

Beckham also started teh game as captain of the LA Galaxy, an honor held by landon Donovan, who received teh captains armband when Beckham was substituted out in the 70th minute. 

The Los Angeles galaxy went on to win the game 2-0 and received a standing ovation from 27,000 LA fans, whom included Jennifer Aniston and Victoria Beckham. 

The Galaxy will now face Mexican Champions Pachuca in the SuperLiga final on August 29th.