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Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham was named Major League Soccer’s player of the week on Monday.

The English star, who signed with the Galaxy last year, scored his first MLS regular-season goal and set up another as the Galaxy defeated the expansion San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 last Friday.

David Beckham, second from right, hugs Landon Donovan after scoring his first MLS goal in last Friday’s 2-0 victory over the expansion San Jose Earthquakes.
(Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press)

Beckham took a pass from teammate Landon Donovan at the top of the box in the ninth minute, and fired the ball into the back of the net to give the Galaxy a 1-0 lead.

Donovan scored the second goal late in the first half, off an assist from Beckham.

“It’s great to score a goal, usually I’m on the other end assisting,” Beckham said after the win.

“I’m happy. But I’m more happy that the team performed well.”

The win helped the Galaxy, who were trounced 4-0 by the Colorado Rapids in their season opener, improve their record to 1-1-0.

Los Angeles hosts Toronto FC on April 13.

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