Alexi Lalas
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Ownership is about perception, and I think you can't have somebody that will generate more interest and eyeballs than David Beckham
He brought relevancy and credibility, which is something that U.S. soccer, and maybe even moreso Major League Soccer, has and continues to crave
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The Full Volley: Beckham's Hollywood ending comes in Paris
As a player, his best attributes involved manipulating the speed, ballistics and spin of the ball into gorgeously arced crosses toward the box. David Beckham has won four titles in four different countries. (AP Images) Now, the 38-year-old will shift the from Sporting News Read more »
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David Beckham put Major League Soccer in world's view
Ask someone in Asia or Europe a decade ago what they knew about the Galaxy, and odds are the answer would have been limited to planets or stars. Nowadays, itÂs likely to include a reference to ÂBeckhamÂs team, the Major League Soccer franchise in Los An from The Tennessean Read more »
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ESPN puts MLS up front after NBC takes English Premier League
Alexi Lalas at Red Bull Arena. Photograph: Graham Parker ESPN producer Chris Alexopolous runs a show from an outside broadcast truck at Red Bull Arena. Photograph: Graham Parker ESPN announcers Adrian Healey, left, and Taylor Twellman prepare before a ga from Guardian Unlimited Read more »
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Suarez bite no worse than spitting says USA great Lalas
Alexi Lalas believes there are worse actions than biting on a soccer pitch. "I'd rather you bite me or kick me in the groin," Lalas said on Monday. "Just don't spit at me. Spitting represents the most vile, condescending act that a player on the field ca from Tribalfootball.com Read more »
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Live updates: Philadelphia Union at D.C. United
Time: 5:00 p.m. EDTVenue: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Washington, D.C.TV: ESPN2 (Adrian Healey, Taylor Twellman and Alexi Lalas)/ESPN Deportes As was the case last weekend, this game is there for the taking for the Union. Against Toronto, the Uni from Philly.com Read more »
