D.C. United take down Beckham, L.A. Galaxy

By Beau Dure, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON — Once again, D.C. United stole the spotlight from the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Last year in RFK Stadium, United held on for a 1-0 win when David Beckham made his long-awaited Major League Soccer debut. This year, as part of a national broadcast doubleheader with the Euro 2008 final, the Galaxy wilted in the heat as United's stars – Marcelo Gallardo, Luciano Emilio and Jaime Moreno – made the ABC showcase their own with a 4-1 win.

For United?s Clyde Simms, the TV time was a means to an end for a team that has few league games next month.

?It helps send a message to the other teams that we?re playing better soccer,? Simms said.

D.C. United take down Beckham, L.A. Galaxy....