David Beckham's legacy: his game vs. his celebrity

David Beckham's legacy: his game vs. his celebrity

The English and Galaxy soccer star who won titles in four countries and enjoyed rubbing elbows in L.A. isn't likely to see his stardom fade, but he may not get his wish about how he will be remembered.

Up next for Chivas USA: Real Salt Lake on Sunday night

Chivas USA has fallen into last place with five-game winless streak.

David Beckham — the man who put MLS on the map — retires

David Beckham will be remembered as player who won league titles with Manchester United and Real Madrid. But he won titles with the Galaxy too and raised soccer's profile in U.S.

Landon Donovan not called to U.S. national team training camp

The Galaxy star and U.S. soccer's all-time leader in goals and assists was left off the list of 29 players. The U.S. will play two friendlies before the final round of regional World Cup qualifying.

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How life (and death) change Egyptian soccer and its American coach

How life (and death) change Egyptian soccer and its American coach

Bob Bradley, the former U.S. coach once seen as aloof, has become an emotional leader as Egypt's national soccer team moves one win from the final round of World Cup qualifying.

 Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement leaves void in soccer world

Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement leaves void in soccer world

The Manchester United manager known as 'Furious Fergie' is stepping down after 26 seasons with the team. Ferguson won a record 13 English Premier League titles.

Galaxy blows big chance in 1-0 loss to Houston

Galaxy blows big chance in 1-0 loss to Houston

Landon Donovan fails to capitalize on a first-half penalty kick and the Dynamo wins it with a second-half goal by Andrew Driver.

Chivas USA is routed by Sporting Kansas City

Chivas USA is routed by Sporting Kansas City

Goalkeeper Dan Kennedy gets a red card that leads to a penalty-kick goal in a 4-0 loss. Counterpart Jimmy Nielsen earns a club-record 38th shutout.

Champions League losses give Spain pause

Champions League losses give Spain pause

Changes in Germany's system for developing young players appear to be paying off.

Bayern Munich rolls into Champions League final

Bayern Munich rolls into Champions League final

It will be an all-German matchup May 25 after Barcelona is routed again, 3-0, without Lionel Messi.

Borussia reaches Champions League final

Borussia reaches Champions League final

Borussia Dortmund holds on for a 4-3 aggregate win with a 2-0 loss Tuesday night at Madrid.

 Galaxy defeats Real Salt Lake, 2-0, despite injuries

Galaxy defeats Real Salt Lake, 2-0, despite injuries

Mike Magee and Charlie Rugg score early in the first half. Goalkeeper Brian Rowe earns a shutout in his MLS debut for the Galaxy.

 Chivas USA, San Jose tie it up, 2-2

Chivas USA, San Jose tie it up, 2-2

The result of Saturday's game at Home Depot Center keeps both clubs winless in April.

Numbers are all adding up for Manchester United

Numbers are all adding up for Manchester United

Man U just won its 20th English Premier League title, and the financial stars appear to be aligned for an extended run of success by the EPL's richest club.