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The Beckham Experiment
Book · 2009
The Beckham Experiment
Grown-upsBest for parents & coaches★ 4.0
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Wahl had access inside the LA Galaxy for the two seasons after David Beckham arrived, and reports what the American players earning a fraction of his wage made of it. It is a close look at the moment MLS decided to buy attention.
Why we picked it
The clearest account of how American pro soccer got to where it is, from the writer who covered it best.
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