Modern Role Models: David Beckham

Soccer is probably the world's most popular spectator sport. Yet Major League Soccer has never been more than a minor sport in the United States, even though millions of youngsters enjoy the game on playgrounds and in organized leagues. To change that situation the Los Angeles Galaxy signed superstar David Beckham to a five-year, $250 million contract in 2007. Te leagues hopes that his celebrity status will help make soccer more appealing in the United States. So far, they are getting their wish.