Beckham Is Coming! Beckham Is Coming!

From ABC News:

Jan. 11, 2007 — International soccer superstar David Beckham is expected to come to America to play for a U.S. Major League Soccer team.

"I've played now for two of the biggest clubs in the world. I've played at the highest level for 15 years, and now I think I need another challenge," Beckham said.

OK, but why? Is this about endorsements? Does Beckham think he can get Americans over the age of 9 to care about soccer? Is he OK calling it "soccer"? Will he still play in Europe?