Some very cool soccer news! David Beckham will be coming to America to play for MLS team L.A. Galaxy.
The move has been talked about for months now.
MLS adjusted its salary cap system to allow clubs some financial liberty to attract big dollar players.
The cost for Becks: 250 million over 5 years. I do not think that the price tag is just for his playing skill. He has huge marketing power ecspecially in a big market city. He should draw crowds to the stadiums. Not sure about tele ratings.
It will be interesting to see where he plays on the field. He would make a midfield that already has Landon Donovan and wily vet Cobi Jones dynamic. Lots of entertaining possibilities!
I hope that he has a positive impace on the sport in the states and that his name doesn't overshadow the sport. I hope that he can remain content and stay fit.
Late summer/early fall road trip to a Chicago Fire v. L.A. Galaxy match anyone?
- M@rk
- Son of Kurt & Su/// Husband to Marit, most beautiful viking of Norway/// Sister: Bold Teacher Bethany /// Brother: Mechanical Musical Matthew///
2 comments:
WOW! That sounds like a huge move for MLS. At least here in America for non-soccer fans like myself Beckham is a marquee name.
Is he still good? or is this a money grab for Beckham as his skills and career are on the downward spiral?
Is MLS on t.v. anywhere. Just in case I wanted to watch.
I wrote that post like 5 minutes after I read the news Thursday morning.
Now it is time for some editorializing about Becks.
50 million a year is ridiculous.
10 million a year is about right for the market he is in and the market he will create.
He could have come to America as an ambassador of the sport but who would say no to 50 million a year to play anywhere in the world?
The television rights to MLS are 8 million a year. No I did not forget any digits. The salary cap for each team is 2 million dollars (no missing digits). There are 13 teams so Becks is now the MLS. It will be interesting to see what his reception is like.
He is a bit fragile but I hope that he can have a positive impact for the sport. LA is probably the only place he could fit. His person is huge but in the context of team sport and the MLS this is a ridiculous risk. The death of money and value.
Post a Comment