Just as David Beckham managed to get back on the field and log some actual playing time, he once again sustained an injury. This time he suffered a sprained right knee in the Los Angeles Galaxy's SuperLiga final against Pachuca. The injury is severe enough that Beckham will miss the remainder of the MLS season.
Los Angeles played from behind for most of the match until Chris Klein scored with an amazing bicycle kick during the second half stoppage time. The Galaxy went on to lose the match, however, after Landon Donovan and Abel Xavier both missed penalty kicks at the end of the game to give Pachuca the victory.
The loss of Beckham will have a strong affect on the rest of the MLS season. Losing the leagues most recognizable face will definitely hurt the league, especially since Beckham and the Galaxy will not be a part of the MLS playoffs and championship. The Galaxy also lost their shot at the one million dollar purse awarded to the winner of the SuperLiga final. It looks to be a long offseason of anticipation for Beckham and Galaxy fans.
Below is a video of the previously mentioned Chris Klein goal. It was number one in SportsCenter's top ten plays of the day.
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