David Beckham leaves Los Angeles Galaxy on a winning note
David Beckham has left the Los Angeles Galaxy on a high after winning the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup for the second time.
The British sportsman played his final game for the L.A. team against Texas' Houston Dynamo on Saturday (01Dec12), winning 3-1 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.
Beckham was given a standing ovation from fans at the stadium when
he was substituted in injury time.
His sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz helped him celebrate the victory
by joining him on the winners' podium after the match, and Scottish
actor Gerard Butler also joined Beckham for official photos taken
with the MLS trophy.
Beckham announced plans to leave the squad last month (Nov12),
insisting, "In my time here I have seen the popularity of the game
grow every year. I've been fortunate to win trophies, but more
important to me has been the fantastic reception I've had from fans
in L.A. and across the States. Soccer's potential has no limits in
this wonderful country and I want to always be part of growing
it."