Galaxy search for unknowns to play with Beckham

A week after signing David Beckham, perhaps the world's most famous soccer player, the Los Angeles Galaxy turned to the unknown on Wednesday, announcing the MLS team would hold open trials. For $130, would-be players will be given the opportunity to...

A week after signing David Beckham, perhaps the world's most famous soccer player, the Los Angeles Galaxy turned to the unknown on Wednesday, announcing the MLS team would hold open trials.

For $130, would-be players will be given the opportunity to earn a spot on the squad alongside Beckham. The trials, which will be overseen by Galaxy coach Frank Yallop, will be held on Feb. 10 at the Galaxy's home stadium in Carson with selected players advancing to the second round the following day.

Open trials are not uncommon in North American sports and occasionally unearth a rare talent. Vince Papale, a 30-year old bartender, attended an open tryout for the Philadelphia Eagles and made the team becoming the oldest rookie in NFL history.

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