David Beckham to be inducted into US National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2027
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- David Beckham will be inducted into the United States' National Soccer Hall of Fame as part of the 2027 class, with the ceremony scheduled for April 16, 2027, in Frisco, Texas.
- Beckham, who played for LA Galaxy from 2007 to 2013, made 124 appearances, scored 20 goals, and helped raise the global profile of MLS, winning two MLS Cups and two Supporters' Shields.
- Since retiring, Beckham became co-owner of Inter Miami, an MLS club that signed Lionel Messi in 2023, and expressed his commitment to growing soccer in the US.
- Former US internationals Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz were also inducted into the Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, recognized for their contributions to two Women’s World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019.
- Rapinoe expressed pride in being honored alongside great players and teammates, highlighting the success and teamwork that defined her career.
