David Beckham has been selected for induction into the United States’ National Soccer Hall of Fame as part of its 2027 class.
The 51-year-old former Manchester United and England midfielder was chosen through the veterans’ ballot. He learned of the selection during an MLS board of governors’ meeting on Thursday.
Beckham moved to LA Galaxy in 2007 from Real Madrid on a five-year deal, a transfer that significantly increased international attention on Major League Soccer. Across six seasons with the club, he made 124 appearances in all competitions, scored 20 goals and won the MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield twice each. He also spent loan periods with AC Milan in 2009 and 2010.
After retiring in 2013, Beckham became a co-owner of Inter Miami, the MLS club that later signed Argentina World Cup winner Lionel Messi in 2023.
He said his time in the United States had been “an incredible journey” and added that he intends to keep helping develop the league and the sport in the country.
Beckham’s induction ceremony is set for 16 April 2027 in Frisco, Texas.
Former US internationals Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz were also elected in their first year of eligibility. Both players won the Women’s World Cup with the United States in 2015 and 2019.