David Beckham and MLS : American Soccer Comes Of Age

American soccer came of age in a big way this summer. Most will point out to the fact that the US soccer team took a huge step when losing 3—2 to Brazil in the final of the Confederations Cup, and they would be right to a point. But the display given to David Beckham by his own fans, shows that US soccer fans have taken a massive stride and grown up too.

There aren't many great rivalries in US soccer, not like you get around the world. But hey, the MLS is only young, so the deep rooted hatred that has simmered for 100 years between fans of clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United hasn't had time to grow.

And as US soccer fans, who really love the sport, try to explain to their couch ensconced American sport loving friends that one of the reasons for following socc...

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