The LA Galaxy has unveiled a statue of David Beckham who had played six seasons with the team from 2007 to 2012 and led it to two championships.
“No doubt our league wouldn’t be what it is today if David didn’t make that decision,” MLS commissioner Don Garber was quoted in an AP news report as saying during a pre-game ceremony. “At that time, we were a fledgling business and trying to figure out if soccer would make it in America. His signing told the world that Major League Soccer could be the league of choice.”
Beckham was also placed in the team’s Ring of Honor at halftime. He will have a chance to his statue often during future seasons as he is one of the owners of Inter Miami FC, which will begin play in MLS next year, said the report.
“My commitment to his league and country was always a lot more than on the field,” Beckham was quoted as saying. “I wanted to grow the game and play a small part in growing this league and making it bigger. I think we have been successful but there still is a long way to go but I think we are very happy with the growth over the past 10 years.”
