David Beckham Plays in Edmonton, Alberta
David Beckham was in Canada today to play a tribute game against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta May 13, 2008. Despite mustering an assist for the LA Galaxy, Beckham couldn’t secure a victory. Losing 2-1.
Despite the loss, Beckham and other Galaxy teammates enjoyed the celebration of more than 35,000 fans cheering them on.
Beckham’s desire to build up a soccer hype in North America has proven difficult, especially in hockey loving Canada - having a tribute game in Edmonton was therefore said to be strategic in building a Western Canadian fan-base.
Read the full article at The Canadian Press
For more on David Beckham visit Beckham Groupie.
Image courtesy of Newscom.
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raylene
May 16, 2008 at 7:36 pm
my cousin went to this game they made a banner and it said chief poundmaker go david beckham
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