Standard of play in MLS higher than one thinks

July 17, 2007
By Steve Davis, ESPNsoccernet
The Beckham Effect has spurred renewed interest in a classic domestic soccer argument, a fluid debate that spills out in footie-friendly pubs across a land with a growing awareness of the sport, thanks to Becks:







Where does Major League Soccer stand in relation to the other world leagues? What is the quality when held next to global standard-bearers?











Would an average MLS side ...

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Beckham in the USA

Beckham
David Beckham has arrived in America to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy. More on his introduction:

Features:
• Canales: Beckham eyes England return
• Carlisle: Beckham season report card
• Carlisle: Becks likely to play a part against Fire
• Canales: Beckham unable to deliver against Red Bulls
• Canales: Galaxy buoyant with Beckham close to return
• Carlisle: Beckham's return a distinct possibility
• Davis: No chance of a Beckham loan move
• Canales: Galaxy struggle to cope without Becks
• Jolly: England's hopes dented as well
• Davis: MLS pays for overreliance
• Carlisle: Beckham's absence a crushing blow
• Canales: Weary Beckham overused
• Davis: Beckham illuminates MLS
• Dyer: Beckham draws the crowds to New York
• Canales: Beckham leads by example
• Galarcep: Hard-pressed to help Galaxy
• Davis: Belated MLS debut
• Jolly: Beckham's Top 10
• Canales: Ankle still ailing
• Alipour: Will Becks succeed?
• Davis: A surreal night for MLS
• Canales: Brief appearance
• Dyer: Beckham makes dollars and sense
• Hill: On Victoria Beckham
• Chang: Ankle injury clouds debut
• Canales: Special treatment?
• Davis: How good is MLS?
• Chang blog: Beckham's first training session
• Carlisle: MLS well-placed
• Dyer: Beckham the perfect signing
• Galarcep: Step up the quality
• Wojciechowski: The hard part
• Canales: Just one of the guys
• Chang blog: Wait and see
• Dell'Apa: Beckham's arrival changes MLS landscape
• Carter: Who is David Beckham?
• Wojciechowski: Getting up to speed on Beckham
• Davis: Galaxy treading water until Beckham's arrival

Video:
• Beckham vs. Pachuca
• Smyth on Beckham
• Beckham vs. Chivas USA
• Beckham vs. Red Bulls
• Beckham's first goal
• Beckham vs. D.C. United
• Google: Beckham's trip
• Debut highlights
• Beckham update
• Beckham interview
• Hopkins analysis
• Beckham press conference
• Interview with Beckham
• Behind the scenes with Beckham
• Is L.A. ready?

SportsNation:
• But, really, do you care?

Photo gallery:
• From skinny kid to superstar

Podcasts:
• Lalas: How big is his arrival?
• Cobi Jones on Beckham

News:
• End it like Beckham: Season cut short
• Beckham could miss 6 weeks
• Beckham gets feisty in loss
• Galaxy admit Beckham travel fears
• Beckham vows to cope with schedule
• Beckham introduced in L.A.
• Beckhams arrive in L.A.

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