Fan’s Take: Should David Beckham Win the Goal of the Week?

Posted Tuesday, April 17, 2012 by YAHOO Sport

When David Beckham scored the Galaxy's third goal against the Portland Timbers, I immediately knew it should be on the week 6 ballot for the Goal of the Week. However, is it good enough to win?

Beckham scored the goal in stoppage time to put the Galaxy up 3-1. It was his first tally of the 2012 regular season. After receiving some space in the midfield, the Englishman took a few long strides and blasted a rocket from 25-yards out. Looking at the goal replay from behind the net, you can see how the shot dips into the goal. It's simply magnificent.

The Galaxy midfielder is up against Jose Moreno (NE), Brek Shea (FCD), Chris Pontius (DC) and Dax McCarty (NY). Out of these other goals, I think Pontius's goal could challenge Beckham's shot. The way the DC United player bent the ball around the defense and the goalkeeper was impressive. In addition, McCarty had to control the ball and shoot it through traffic. Still, neither one of these goals was from a distance. Moreno's goal was good but was basically one-on-one with the keeper. Finally, I thought Shea's goal was the result of great teamwork. However, the goal itself wasn't even close to Beckham's curler.

Beckham's goals often take the GOTW honor. In 2011, Becks had two goals. One was a bender from a free kick. The other resulted from a corner. Both won the goal of the week honor. Both were classic Beckham benders. Personally, I thought this most recent goal was better than his tallies from last year.

I was a little surprised not to see Juninho's goal on the ballot for the goal of the week. The Galaxy midfielder out muscled Darlington Nagbe, turned and then unleashed a rocket from beyond the box. To me this goal was better than the majority of the goals on the current ballot for week 6.

It is likely Beckham's goal will win. After all, it showed great technical skill, perfect placement and was from a distance. See the nominees here to decide who you think deserves the honor.

Melissa Matters is a long time Los Angeles resident and devoted Los Angeles Galaxy fan.