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With the playoffs approaching rapidly, the LA Galaxy are gearing up for the long haul. With such a star-studded team, it is easy to see why the name David Beckham has been in the shadows recently. Landon Donovan, Edson Buddle, Donovan Ricketts. All these names are huge assets to the Galaxy squad, but Beckham may be the missing piece of the puzzle that can lead to absolute domination all the way through the playoffs. They have the back secured with a thriving defense and, apart from this weekend’s mistake, a goalkeeper that is one of the best in the MLS. Their attack is anchored by Buddle and has appearances by US hero Landon Donovan.

Midfield is where it is all tied together, Donovan carries almost all the weight on a weekly basis, but with a revived Beckham it may be the balance that will make this team unstoppable. Their first test, before the playoffs, comes this Thursday in Philadelphia. They need to finish the season strong and ride that confidence into the playoffs.