Beckham to enter US National Soccer Hall of Fame with 2027 class
The former England captain was picked on the veterans' ballot after his years at LA Galaxy. Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz join him, and the ceremony is set for April 16, 2027, in Frisco, Texas.
David Beckham is heading into the United States' National Soccer Hall of Fame. The former Manchester United and England midfielder, 51, will be part of the 2027 class, BBC Sport reported. He was chosen on the veterans' ballot. Beckham got the news on Thursday at a meeting of the MLS board of governors. He called his time in the US "an incredible journey". He also said that he wants to build the league and the sport in the country for a long time. His US story began in 2007. That year he left Spanish giants Real Madrid for Major League Soccer (MLS) side LA Galaxy on a five-year contract. The move made headlines around the world. Beckham spent six seasons at Galaxy. He made 124 appearances in all competitions and scored 20 goals. He won both the MLS Cup…
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