MLS Cup 2009: Real Salt Lake wins the tournament as David Beckham Galaxy falters

November 23: MLS Cup 2009: Real Salt Lake wins the tournament as David Beckham Galaxy falters. Hoping against hope Los Angeles Galaxy was beaten by Real Salt Lake in the crucial final of MLS. Despite star English footballer’s heroics his team failed to deny a win to the largely new team.

were wondering as to whether David Beckham would be able to play or not. There were speculations that he mat not be able to play the match due to an injury.

Others had wondered whether he would be able to play to the potential due to the injury. But he played and did everything to make his team win the match.

But alas it was not going to be and the Real Salt Lake won the match that had become match of nerves.

For a new team like real Salt Lake there may not be a better time to rejoice. And they are not going to miss this opportunity.

Utah's professional sports landscape changed forever in July with the historic announcement by Major League Soccer (MLS) Commissioner Don Garber that Salt Lake City will be home to the nine-year old League's 12th team, becoming the second major league sports organization in state history.

The Utah MLS organization is owned and operated by long-time sports entrepreneur Dave Checketts and associates, representing Sports Capital Partners. Salt Lake City's MLS team will begin play in 2005, along with the already announced "Chivas USA" organization owned and operated by Mexican businessman Jorge Vergara, who will soon unveil the location of that team. The 2005 MLS regular season, the League's tenth campaign, kicks off next Spring.