Happy Thetans and the Real Deal

David Beckham leaves Real Madrid a winner, helping the team to its first Primera Liga title since he joined the team. Even Tom Cruise and his fellow survivors of Xenu's Galactic Confederacy were on hand to fete the feat. After Beckham catches his breath, he can come to the MLS and help the LA Gals reverse their slide. Between Yallop, Donovan, and Beckham, the Gals should still be able to find a way to the MLS Cup playoffs. And they'll do it with new colors, since they're rebranding themselves -- Yellow and Green makes Sir Becks look jaundiced, you know.

Also in La Liga, Athletic Bilbao helped their own cause by beating Levante in its final match and avoiding relegation. I know that was greeted with cheers by more than just a few folks.

More locally, the CONCACAF Gold Cup pits Canada vs USA and Mexico vs Guadeloupe in the semis on Thursday. Both should be good matches. Mexico should be concerned; Guadeloupe beat a Canada and Honduras to get here.