David Beckham and the Galaxy: Through the years

Soccer superstar David Beckham, who announced his retirement from soccer on Thursday, suited up one last time for the Los Angeles Galaxy at the 2012 MLS Cup against the Houston Dynamo. Beckham joined the defending champions in 2007.

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Getty Images Photo By Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Tue, May 15, 2012 4:18 PM EDT

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) gets a laugh after mentioning soccer superstar David Beckham's (R) line of underwear while congratulationg the Major League Soccer champions Los Angeles Galaxy in the East Room of the White House May 15, 2012 in Washington, DC. Players from the Galaxy also participated in a "Let's Move!" question and answer session with school-age sports fans and first lady Michelle Obama after the ... more
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) gets a laugh after mentioning soccer superstar David Beckham's (R) line of underwear while congratulationg the Major League Soccer champions Los Angeles Galaxy in the East Room of the White House May 15, 2012 in Washington, DC. Players from the Galaxy also participated in a "Let's Move!" question and answer session with school-age sports fans and first lady Michelle Obama after the ceremony. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) less