The Galaxy's version of Vince Papale?
Here's one way how the Galaxy can raise the money to pay David Beckham: Charge $130 a head to would-be players who want to try out for the team.
The Galaxy announced an open tryout overseen by coach Frank Yallop (pictured) that'll be held on Feb. 10 at the Home Depot Center in Carson. Those who make the first-day cut will be invited back to continue on Feb. 11.
As Rich Perleman points out on his Sports Examiner website, all it would take is 76,923 people to register so the team can collect enough to pay the soccer side of Beckham’s agreement for this season.
A recent open tryout by the newest MLS entry, Toronto FC, drew upwards of 1,000 people and yielded at least one potential prospect, reports TSN in Canada. Jamaal Smith, a York University soccer player, will attend the team's training camp next month in Florida in hopes of making the final roster.
Registration for the Galaxy tryout can be filled out on the team's website. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. Space is said to be limited and is restricted to those 18-year-old and older.
Those who actually win a spot on the Galaxy roster by some stroke of luck are reminded to never look Beckham directly in the eye.
Otherwise, wait around for the Galaxy's Adult Fantasy camp set for next December.



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