TORONTO - It’s been almost a year since David Beckham sat in his tailored suit on the sidelines of BMO Field, watching as his Los Angeles Galaxy played Toronto FC to a scoreless draw.

The buzz of anticipation in the air that night fizzled into disappointment for Becks fans as the former England captain sat out the game with an ankle injury.

The wait’s finally over.

Beckham, who didn’t travel to Toronto for the Galaxy’s game earlier this season due to England team duties, will make his BMO Field debut Thursday when Major League Soccer’s biggest stars take on English premier squad West Ham United in the annual MLS all-star game (7 p.m. ET).

“Obviously it was frustrating for myself last year, because I wasn’t able to play, but this year, being able to train every day, and play in every game, it’s helped me understand the game a lot better,” Beckham said Wednesday.

A year into his stint in the MLS, Beckham-mania perhaps isn’t quite as crazy as it was when the 33-year-old landed in Toronto for the Galaxy’s Aug. 5 game.

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I hope Beckam gets the snot beat out of him by West Ham. What a useless piece of garbage! At least Gretzky played with all his heart while in lala-land. I have no use use for this jerk! /end rant!

BTW, isn't West Ham Dan's team?

augie wrote:

BTW, isn't West Ham Dan's team?

Yep! Didn't see the game last night because it was on at midnight and, unfortunately, I had to go to work today so wasn't really going to stop up and watch it.

MLS won by three goals to two, with De Rosario converting a penalty, conceded by our captain, Lucas Neill. He has a rather annoying habit of doing that!!