Monday Kicks: Beckham, Marta & more

Before I head out to Galaxy practice in Carson this morning (despite this insane heat) ahead of next Sunday’s SuperClasico I have time to note that:

i-f32f47ed03d37b14071f96134ab548fd-beckhamwarner.jpgChums: Beckham describes how much bigger the fortune of CONCACAF President Jack Warner could get as they chat Sunday during a coaching clinic in Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago (AP Photo).

*David Beckham was pushing England’s World Cup bid.

*Real Salt Lake missed an opportunity over the weekend to capitalize on the Galaxy’s stumble, while Houston actually overhauled Chivas USA in the standings.

*Former Sol star Marta had a goal and two assists as FC Gold Pride routed Philadelphia 4-0 Sunday in the WPS championship in the Bay Area.

*The No. 10- ranked UCLA women (7-2-1) beat No. 11-ranked Santa Clara 1-0 Sunday at Drake Stadium.

*The Cal State Northridge men (1-6-1) got their first win of the season in style, routing Air Force 4-0 Sunday at Matador Field.

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South Bay-based Los Angeles News Group soccer columnist and blogger Nick Green writes at the 100 Percent Soccer blog at www.insidesocal.com/soccer and craft beer at the Beer Goggles blog at www.insidesocal.com/beer. Cheers!