EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 17 MIN
TRAILBLAZER: How David Beckham legitimized MLS and changed the league forever
from Legacy · host GOAL
Beckham didn’t just move to Major League Soccer — he rewrote its future. When he arrived in Los Angeles in 2007, many in Europe called it a retirement move, a Hollywood distraction, the end of elite ambition. But what followed was something far bigger. This is Legacy, GOAL’s podcast counting down to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Beckham didn’t just move to Major League Soccer — he rewrote its future. When he arrived in Los Angeles in 2007, many in Europe called it a retirement move, a Hollywood distraction, the end of elite ambition. But what followed was something far bigger. This is Legacy, GOAL’s podcast counting down to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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