Members of the Los Angeles Galaxy block a penalty kick form Chicago Fire's Mike Banner during the second half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif. , Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. The Galaxy won 1-0. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Members of the Los Angeles Galaxy block a penalty kick form Chicago Fire's Mike Banner during the second half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif. , Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. The Galaxy won 1-0.

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  1. DC United's midfielder Ben Olsen (R) speaks with Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham after receiving Beckham's jersey after their MLS soccer match in Washington in this August 9, 2007 file photograph. Olsen announced his retirement from professional soccer on November 24, 2009. Olsen won eight total trophies while in DC United, including two MLS Cups (1999 & 2004). Olsen was a two-time MLS All-Star (1998 & 1999), the 1998 MLS Rookie of the Year, the 1999 MLS Cup MVP, the 2003 USSF Humanitarian of the Year and was named to the MLS Best XI in 2007.
  2. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 22: David Beckham #23 of the Los Angeles Galaxy warms up prior to the MLS Cup final at Qwest Field on November 22, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
  3. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 20: David Beckham of the Los Angeles Galaxy addresses the media at a press conference on November 20, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington.

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  1. Members of the Los Angeles Galaxy block a penalty kick form Chicago Fire's Mike Banner during the second half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. The Galaxy won 1-0.
  2. Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan celebrates his goal with David Beckham against the Chicago Fire during the first half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
  3. Los Angeles Galaxy's Edson Buddle, left, battles Chicago Fire's Calen Carr for the ball during the second half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. The Galaxy won 1-0.
  4. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham, right, battles Chicago Fire's Logan Pause for the ball during the first half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
  5. Los Angeles Galaxy's Chris Birchall, right, pushes Chicago Fire's Justin Mapp off the ball during the first half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
  6. Los Angeles Galaxy's Edson Buddle celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of their Major League Soccer match against Toronto FC, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Carson, Calif. The Galaxy won 2-0.
  7. Los Angeles Galaxy's Edson Buddle, left, battles Chicago Fire's Calen Carr for the ball during the second half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. The Galaxy won 1-0.
  8. Chicago Fire's Wilman Conde, right, blocks a shot as goalie Jon Bush and Los Angeles Galaxy's Edson Buddle look on during the first half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
  9. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham, right, battles Chicago Fire's Logan Pause for the ball during the first half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
  10. Chicago Fire's Brian McBride, right, kicks the ball away from Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham during the first half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
  11. Los Angeles Galaxy's Chris Birchall, right, pushes Chicago Fire's Justin Mapp off the ball during the first half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
  12. DC United midfielder Ben Olsen chases the ball during the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal match against Chicago Fire at RFK Stadium in Washington October 30, 2005. Olsen announced his retirement from professional soccer on November 24, 2009. Olsen won eight trophies while at DC United, including two MLS Cups (1999 & 2004). Olsen was a two-time MLS All-Star (1998 & 1999), the 1998 MLS Rookie of the Year, the 1999 MLS Cup MVP, the 2003 USSF Humanitarian of the Year and was named one of the MLS Best XI in 2007.
  13. New England Revolution's Emmanuel Osei, right, celebrates his goal as Chicago Fire's Mike Banner, left, reacts during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. The Revolution won 2-1.
  14. Members of the Los Angeles Galaxy block a penalty kick form Chicago Fire's Mike Banner during the second half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. The Galaxy won 1-0.

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