A decade on, did David Beckham's move to MLS make a difference?


This week marks 10 years since the former England captain announced his move to LA Galaxy. But how did his decision shape soccer in the States?

Wednesday marks 10 years since David Beckham confirmed he would leave Madrid and head to California to sign with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Then football’s most recognisable star, he arrived in Major League Soccer with the goal of improving the American game. Beckham promised to “make a difference” Stateside, but where did he fail and where did he succeed?

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