David Beckham selected for National Soccer Hall of Fame class of 2027

David Beckham has been selected for the United States' National Soccer Hall of Fame as part of its 2027 class, BBC Sport reported. The former England and Manchester United midfielder is scheduled to be inducted on 16 April 2027 in Frisco, Texas, recognising a career in American soccer that has included playing for LA Galaxy and co-owning Inter Miami.

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Beckham, 51, learned of his selection at an MLS board of governors' meeting on Thursday. He was chosen through the veterans' ballot, according to the BBC report by Lorraine McKenna. Responding to the announcement, he reflected on his years in the United States and said he intended to continue contributing to the development of both the league and the sport in the country.

His move to Galaxy in 2007 brought him to Major League Soccer from Real Madrid on a five-year contract. Beckham went on to spend six seasons with the Los Angeles club, making 124 appearances across all competitions and scoring 20 goals. His time there also included two loan spells at AC Milan, in 2009 and 2010, before his playing career ended in 2013.

Galaxy won the MLS Cup twice and the Supporters' Shield twice during Beckham's spell with the club. The BBC credited his presence with helping increase the league's international profile. Those achievements form the playing chapter of his American soccer career, which subsequently continued through club ownership rather than ending with his retirement from the pitch.

Beckham later became a co-owner of Inter Miami, maintaining his involvement in MLS. The club signed Argentina's World Cup-winning forward Lionel Messi in 2023. In his response to the Hall of Fame news, Beckham emphasised his continuing commitment to building soccer in the United States, linking the recognition of his playing years with his ongoing work in the league.

Former US internationals Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz have also been elected to the Hall of Fame, both in their first year of eligibility. Rapinoe, a Ballon d'Or winner, and midfielder Ertz were part of the United States teams that won the Women's World Cup in 2015 and 2019. Rapinoe welcomed the honour on Instagram, crediting the successful teams and team-mates with whom she played.