David Beckham Academy shuttered in US, Britain
The David Beckham Academy in Carson and another location in Britain
have closed, although the Los Angeles Galaxy star is working to
develop another soccer coaching program for children.
Both camps were jointly run by Anschutz Entertainment Group,
which owns the Galaxy, and 19 Entertainment, Beckham's management
team.
AEG spokesman Michael Roth said Monday that the Carson
location was closed before Christmas. He said AEG is working with
Beckham to develop a program and coaching model that would not be
limited to a single location and could reach more children
worldwide.
The Daily Breeze of Torrance originally reported the Carson
shutdown, saying it cost a handful of full-time staff their jobs.
There was no public announcement.
Beckham's Web site said the lease on the location in
Greenwich, England, had expired.