Beckham scores in LA Galaxy win
David Beckham scored his first goal for Los Angeles Galaxy to help secure their place in the SuperLiga final.
The England midfielder, 32, was named captain as he started a game for the first time for his new team.
He responded by scoring a trademark free-kick after 28 minutes against DC United before setting up the second with a pass for Landon Donovan.
Beckham was given a rapturous reception when he was substituted on 63 minutes as the Galaxy went on to win 2-0.
The only blip for Beckham came after 18 minutes when he was booked for a foul on DC United's Jaime Moreno.
Beckham earlier issued a plea to LA Galaxy fans growing increasingly frustrated with his lack of match action.
The midfielder had played just 37 minutes for his new club prior to the game against DC UNited following his high-profile move from Real Madrid because of a persistent ankle injury.
LA Galaxy will now take on Mexican side CF Pachuca on 29 August for the SuperLiga title.
Their next Major League Soccer game is at New York Red Bulls on Saturday after which Beckham is expected to join up with the England squad for Wednesday's friendly against Germany at Wembley.
The game attracted an announced crowd of 17,223 in the 27,000-capacity stadium.
