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Carson, CA (Sports Network) - David Beckham has re-signed with the Los Angeles
Galaxy for another two years, saying Wednesday that he was "as committed as
ever" to growing soccer in the United States.
Beckham's new deal comes on the heels of his best season in Major League
Soccer and after he helped the Galaxy win their first MLS Cup title since
2005.
"This was an important decision for me," the English midfielder said in a
statement. "I had many offers from clubs from around the world, however, I'm
still passionate about playing in America and winning trophies with the
Galaxy."
Beckham has been named to the MLS All-Star Team twice in five seasons since
making a worldwide splash by signing with the Galaxy and had a career-best 15
assists this past season.
Speculation mounted in recent months that Beckham would sign elsewhere and he
was said to have received lucrative offers from teams overseas, but he chose
to remain in the U.S. for the same reason he originally signed here.
"I've seen first hand how popular soccer is now in the states and I'm as
committed as ever to growing the game here," Beckham said. "My family and I
are incredibly happy and settled in America and we look forward to spending
many more years here."
The Galaxy planned a press conference for Thursday afternoon.
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