(Courtesy of Wikipedia)For those who say that David Beckham’s aim to boost the profile of US soccer has failed to bear fruit, is surely mistaken after Opta look to cover Major Soccer League games now too.
Opta stats collate all the player statistics for the Premiership, Italy's Serie A, the German Bundesliga and France's Ligue One for newspapers and broadcasters and now it must be an indication of how far the MLS has risen in global importance, the statistical company are to cover their games as well.
Beckham might not have necessarily improved the quality of the MLS, or most probably see out his contract, but since his arrival he has sold many a shirt and undoubtedly drawn attention to a league that was anonymous beforehand.
And to that end, should LA Galaxy fans be really that disgruntled at his inevitable departure? How many had heard of this club before Beckham’s surprising arrival in 2007?
Essentially putting LA Galaxy on the map and the MLS on the radar of football fans around the world, more than enough paid back Beckham’s hefty signing-on fee.
Opta stats collate all the player statistics for the Premiership, Italy's Serie A, the German Bundesliga and France's Ligue One for newspapers and broadcasters and now it must be an indication of how far the MLS has risen in global importance, the statistical company are to cover their games as well.
Beckham might not have necessarily improved the quality of the MLS, or most probably see out his contract, but since his arrival he has sold many a shirt and undoubtedly drawn attention to a league that was anonymous beforehand.
And to that end, should LA Galaxy fans be really that disgruntled at his inevitable departure? How many had heard of this club before Beckham’s surprising arrival in 2007?
Essentially putting LA Galaxy on the map and the MLS on the radar of football fans around the world, more than enough paid back Beckham’s hefty signing-on fee.
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