Beckham put Galaxy on map, staying there is another story

By Jahmal Corner LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - David Beckham’s extravagant arrival in Los Angeles 10 years ago was both a gift and a curse for the Galaxy, transforming the club into a global brand while leaving it dependent on star power as a blueprint for success. When Beckham joined Los Angeles in 2007, amid flashing camera bulbs and a record media crush, he brought worldwide interest to the Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise. The Galaxy sold more than 250,000 of Beckham’s No. 23 shirts