MLS looks to South America, not Beckham
Published 11/26/2007 at FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Even David Beckham isn't big enough to be Major League Soccer's story of the year, at least not according to deputy commissioner Ivan Gazidis.
"What is the real story of 2007 for MLS?" Gazidis asked. "The actual story has been looking to South America and importing players from South America who are very significant performers in our league.
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