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LA Galaxy On David Beckham

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We caught up with some soccer studs at ESPN Magazine's 'The Body' Event. The LA Galaxy stars give us their thoughts on David Beckham returning to play in Europe. They also share what they think it will take to see the Galaxy reach the MLS Cup Title. Hosted by Michelle Marie.

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Young Hollywood

What's up guys? It's Michelle Murray here at ESPN the magazine's body issue event. We're having to talk to some of the members of the LA Galaxy. What is the Beckham experiment done to help you guys?

LA Galaxy

You know, he's brought a lot of publicity to the sport and I think he's done a good job both on and off the field to promote soccer and you know it's it's good for the sport. A lot of youth, you know, grows up playing soccer and they don't make it fully, but I think more and more kids are catching on to it and and we're seeing that.

Young Hollywood

Now, how do you feel about him leaving for AC Milan again?

LA Galaxy

Um, I think it's good as far as, you know, getting getting in games. Uh, when our season dies down, you know, obviously he has to do things to to for his national team and stuff like that to play for the World Cup and you know, he has he has to do what he has to do, so.

Young Hollywood

Do you expect him to come back next season?

LA Galaxy

Uh, hopefully so, you know, he's obviously helped the team and and we'll see how that goes, so.

Young Hollywood

Now, what would you be doing if you didn't play soccer?

LA Galaxy

I really don't know. I I have a passion for computers. I do a little bit of web design and and uh graphic design, so maybe something about that.

Young Hollywood

What do you think has turned the Beckham experiment into this success?

LA Galaxy

Uh, just the way we we came back from that, obviously it was either going to be really good or really bad and I think we turned into a positive and he's really helped this team tremendously and uh him and Donovan are way past it now and so is the team, so um just looking into the playoffs.

Young Hollywood

Now, how do you feel about him leaving for AC Milan again?

LA Galaxy

You got to support him. He wants to play in the World Cup again for England, so I mean that's his his best opportunity for playing time and and getting fitness in there and uh the quality over there as well and he can also help the team that's kind of struggling right now, so can't fault him and you wish the best for him.

Young Hollywood

Do you expect him to return next season?

LA Galaxy

I hope so.

Young Hollywood

You hope so.

LA Galaxy

Hope so.

Young Hollywood

What will be the key to Galaxy's run to an MLS Cup title?

LA Galaxy

Our key has been defense. Uh we defend from our top forwards to our our back line and uh I then that's winning us games, we're winning a lot of games 1-0 and we haven't done that in a while, so.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Michelle Murray

    Interviewer

  • David Beckham

    LA Galaxy player discussed in the interview

  • Donovan

    Teammate mentioned in relation to Beckham

FAQ

Why did David Beckham leave the LA Galaxy to play for AC Milan?+
David Beckham left the LA Galaxy to play for AC Milan to get games and maintain fitness for his national team, with the goal of playing in the World Cup.
What did the LA Galaxy players think about David Beckham's time with the team?+
The LA Galaxy players believed David Beckham brought a lot of publicity to the sport and helped the team tremendously, turning his time with the team into a positive experiment.
What is the key to the LA Galaxy's run to an MLS Cup title?+
The LA Galaxy players stated that their key to an MLS Cup title is their strong defense, as they defend from their top forwards to their back line, resulting in many 1-0 victories.
Who conducted the interviews at ESPN Magazine's 'The Body' event?+
Michelle Murray conducted the interviews at ESPN Magazine's 'The Body' event.

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