Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham, left, passes the ball as Chicago Fire midfielder Logan Pause defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, July 9, 2011 in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Richard Hartog)
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham heads the ball in front of Chicago Fire midfielder Logan Pause during the first half of an of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, July 9, 2011 in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Richard Hartog)
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Chris Birchall, far left, is pushed by Chicago Fire defender Gonzalo Segares (13) as Galaxy midfielder David Beckham, right, separates Fire Forward Diego Chaves from a scuffle during the second half of an of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, July 9, 2011 in Carson, Calif. Referee David Ganter is at far right. (AP Photo/Richard Hartog)
CARSON, California — Ignoring the pain from a slight stress fracture in his spine, David Beckham spotted the opposing goalkeeper creeping off his line to steal a march on the expected cross into the box from the corner. The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder swung in …
