Real Salt Lake bested the top ranked Los Angeles Galaxy to win the team's first MLS Cup, and the first major sports championship for the state of Utah. Under normal circumstances, I'd be happy for RSL because I always cheer for the underdog, but this season I really wanted David Beckham to help the Galaxy win their third championship.
Becks has taken some unwarranted heat ever since he came to the United States. Most of his critics rag on him because MLS has not seen the growth in popularity that was expected when he crossed the pond. Then there was the whole AC Milan fiasco which pissed some fans off, and just gave his naysayers more ammunition to throw his way. While I agree that Becks hasn't made the MLS a league that rivals even the NHL or even NASCAR, he did bring some excitement to some casual soccer fans like myself. A win tonight would have shut up some of his detractors. It would have validated his move to the U.S.
Unfortunately, the PKs did not go the Galaxy's way, and people are probably going to find a way to pin it on Becks even though he made his kick. Hopefully, Becks will be heading back to the States after his stay in Italy, so he can have another shot at winning the MLS Cup. Until then, congratulations Real Salt Lake.
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