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David Beckham regained the title of soccer's highest-paid player, according to France Football magazine.

Beckham's earnings from salary and endorsements soared 82 percent to 31 million euros ($48.9 million) following his switch to the Los Angeles Galaxy from Real Madrid, lifting him above Barcelona's Ronaldinho, whose income was unchanged at 24.1 million euros, the magazine's annual survey said.

The 32-year-old Beckham reclaimed the position he held for 3 years through 2005. He has a $5.5 million base salary that could boom to as much as $250 million over 5 years with endorsements and profit sharing, according to the Galaxy.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo rose to third and fourth, with income of 23 million euros and 19.5 million euros, respectively. It's the first time they have been in the top 10.

Jose Mourinho, who left Chelsea in September, remains the top-paid coach -- even though he isn't currently in charge of a team -- with earnings of 29 million euros, France Football said.

England coach Fabio Capello is the next, with pay of 14.2 million euros, followed by Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who gets 7.4 million euros, the magazine said.

Did anyone ever think that the MLS and LA Galaxy would employ the highest paid player?

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These Guys Hopefully Will Have More Fans This Season

The Press Release from the Kansas City Wizards stated:

The Kansas City Wizards and First Student will partner on a program providing FREE “Legends Express” buses to Kansas City Wizards matches at Community America Ballpark for groups of 50 or more. As part of the Wizards Soccer Shuttle program, groups will be picked up from anywhere inside the Kansas City metropolitan and surrounding areas, dropped off at Community America Ballpark at the Legends in KCK and then returned to their initial location after the match.

“We are pleased to form a relationship with First Student and provide large groups the opportunity for free transportation to Wizards matches via the Legends Express,” Wizards Executive Vice President Greg Cotton said. "The Wizards Soccer Shuttle program" will help us create a party atmosphere at the stadium that all fans of Kansas City's team enjoy.”...

Alcohol will be permitted, but not included, on the Legends Express vehicles for patrons 21 and older, excluding kegs. Tailgating at the stadium will also be available and encouraged in a special Legends-Express parking section. Participants in the Wizards Soccer Shuttle program will receive commemorative T-shirts as part of the package. Ticket prices for groups of 50+ start at $500 for berm seats.

Finally, the MLS is starting to try and tap into the true football fan, the fans that want to have a “booze up”, and be drunken chanters at matches. Kansas City has had a pitiful amount of people that have shown up for their matches, and now are looking to expand on their fan base. I was lucky enough to attend several Portland Timbers matches while attending University and their fans had arranged something similar to away matches at the Seattle Sounders stadium. Hopefully, this arrangement will work and catch on in the MLS, because they still need true football fans at the matches.

By: Christopher Chantland

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Check this article out! Fifth-Tier English Soccer Side Set to Become First Pro Team Run by an Online Community. How would you like to buy into a football club and vote on the decisions that occur in the club and out on the field?

Ebbsfleet United, (Red), has new ownership

I joined this group of people who have bought membership into a football club and now am able to vote on decisions that happen within my club. Here's the official website it called, myfootballclub.co.uk It's a great idea, and novel one at that.

By: Christopher Chantland

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Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, compared the Old Trafford crowd this weekend against Birmingham, “as quiet as a funereal”. Yet, the fans have been told that if they stand up at the match, they will be held accountable and have their season tickets taken away. Obviously, there is a problem between the old hardcore fans that love to contribute to the ambiance of the match, and the new money and families at the match. A solution to these problems is to bring back the standing only sections, thus eliminating both problems, and bringing in more fans.

What's Wrong With This Picture?

Standing room only sections were torn down and thrown out of most European venues after several disasters in matches which caused deaths and injuries. While the dangers of overcrowding and injuries are still prevalent, if limitations are put on how many are admitted and the standing only sections are on the lower level it could work. If standing room only sections are brought back into approved stadiums, the atmosphere with the fans and match would be at an epic level. As well, the club could reduce their expensive prices somewhat, allowing more of the population to frequent the matches and get out and support their clubs.

Looking at this idea from a negative light, standing room only stands caused many problems in the past, with many of the hooligans and overcrowding coming from these sections. Without seats, the club was able to shove as many people into one area, bringing in more money, but causing more problems. Yet, with many of these issues greatly reduced or solved, hooliganism the biggest, standing room only could be a great success.

What are you thoughts on the issue?

By: Christopher Chantland

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Here’s a great idea that we have came across at Objectivo.

Her City Wants a Soccer Franchise

New Yorker’s want a soccer team in the Big Apple, and why not, they are the largest city in the United States. So Emilio got the bright idea to start a petition, but not just any petition. He has given the reader eleven ways to help in getting enough names on the petition to go after the potential owners of the club, whom could bring the dream of a soccer team to fruition. Check the article out, and sign “Bring Soccer to New York City”.

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Check out Steve Nash's new commercial. The multi-talented basketball player shows why he's the best point guard in the game. Soccer players already new it had a lot to do with soccer. This is an athlete that opitimizes cross training, and how the beautiful game affects everyone. Check em' out! Could he play professional soccer and basketball? MLS needs a Phoenix team now, right?

By: Christopher

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