David Beckham LA Galaxy Debut (Maybe) Live Thread

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I'm a little late to the party, but I had to admit Mr. Beckham has drawn me in. LA Galaxy vs Chelsea is my tube, and Beckham isn't even playing.

Entertaining match thus far actually. Plus, the breakaways to Posh and Eva Longoria chatting it up with champagne is always intriguing. That's a hell of a conversation I'm sure.

So here you go, if you're watching feel free to chat along without or without #23.

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7/21/07

DGarcia879

0	im here at home watching the game, ill creating a video diary of me watching Beckham play.

7/21/07

0	I wasn't sure if anyone else was around. I'm watching too. It's like MLS meets Access Hollywood. I hope he does get in at some point. I'm sure he will, even if he just plays 20 minutes.

7/21/07

0	It's a shame that Beckham is not in right now for this free kick.

7/21/07

0	im watching too..i hope he gets in although i think its only going to be for 10-15 minutes

7/21/07

0	Someone help me out with the talent discrepancy between these two teams. Is is a Major conference college team against mid major ... or more severe like D1 vs DIAA.

7/21/07

0	with or without beckham lol

7/21/07

0	Terry wrote: with or without beckham lol good call ... without.

7/21/07

CriticalFanatic wrote:

Someone help me out with the talent discrepancy between these two teams. Is is a Major conference college team against mid major ... or more severe like D1 vs DIAA.

Since it's an exhibition, it's hard to tell.

As far as what we have seen in this match, I'd go with major conference vs. mid major. If there was more of a talent discrepancy, you'd see the Galaxy down 3-0 right now. At the same time though, if this match actually meant something to Chelsea, you might see that same score.

This has been one of the debates of just how good MLS teams are. I think the consensus is that they are generally equal to the Championship, which is the level below the English Premiership. The top teams could maybe be at the lowest ranks of the Premiership.

7/21/07

Jon wrote:

I've just always figured that in Soccer it's not always obvious with the score. In (american) football the weaker team just gets run off the field 52-7. But in soccer the same discrepancy can appears 1-0 based on a few missed shots, etc.

This could sound incredibly dumb.

7/21/07

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CriticalFanatic wrote:

You're right. At the same time, since all it takes is one good chance, even a team that isn't as good can still come out with the victory. That's one of the things I like about soccer. A match may seem like it is uneven, but goals come against the run of play all the time. The counterattack is a beautiful thing.

7/21/07

CriticalFanatic wrote:

nope doesnt sound dumb. ive played in a few soccer games in which we were big underdogs but only losing 1 or 2 nothing. playing awful and losing 1-0 can be just as misleading as playing great but losing 3-0.

espn just showed the boots beckham has on...how much u guys think their gonna go for on ebay

7/21/07

One thing to keep in mind with this game is that for some of the lesser Galaxy players, this is the biggest game they have ever played in (at least as far as the attention on it). Some of them look pretty uneasy out there. Not only is everyone watching Beckham, they are playing against one of the top teams in the world. So when you mentioned the comparison to Chelsea being a major conference team, think more like they are USC or Florida.

7/21/07

0	beckhams on the sidelines warming up now

7/21/07

0	alright boys, saddle up. Looks like he's coming in.

7/21/07

DGarcia879

0	im gonna tape me watching the game.

7/21/07

0	Landon should have finished that one.

7/21/07

0	and hes headin back through the tunnel to get the ankle re-wrapped...

7/21/07

0	Jon wrote: Landon should have finished that one. no doubt about it

7/21/07

0	gordon comes off as the beckham era begins in the 78th minute

7/21/07

0	I guarantee that if a Chelsea player so much as breathes on a Galaxy player anywhere near a position where Beckham could put a free kick near the goal, a foul is going to be called.

7/21/07

0	yep, i was thinking that when he came in

7/21/07

0	Well. He's here.

7/21/07

BestofChicago

0	In a poll, I would say about a week ago, I said I wouldnt watch this game. I couldnt help but to watch all the hype.

7/21/07