Fans in Washington are hoping to see the Major League Soccer debut of English star David Beckham as his Los Angeles Galaxy takes on host DC United Thursday night (7pm ET kickoff) at Washington's RFK Stadium.  VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer was at Beckham's pre-game news conference at the stadium on Wednesday and has this report.

David Beckham (VOA photo - P. Brewer)

The midfielder has not been fully fit since injuring his left ankle June 6 while playing for England in a European Championship qualifier.  He aggravated it June 17 in his final game for Spanish club Real Madrid.

David Beckham practicing at RFK Stadium

"I think it's always frustrating when you're a sportsman and you can't do what you love doing," he said.  "And it's very frustrating because it's an injury that I've had now for almost eight weeks.  And it's getting better.  It's improving every day.  A lot of people and myself want it to be a bit quicker."

Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy's game against DC United is already a sellout.  About 45,000 fans will be on hand hoping to see David Beckham's Major League Soccer debut.