August 30th, 2011
Kyle Beckerman: He’s Growing On Us
Kickette Philosophy Handbook, Rule 4.9b: For every Cristiano Ronaldo there must be a Kyle Beckerman. Images: Getty Images North America/Zimbio.
The captain of MLS side Real Salt Lake is a wild n’ woolly type with what appears to be an aversion to bathing and hair products. He also seems to scare the crap out of small children and it looks unlikely that he spends all his money on shiny, expensive things.
On paper, the kind of dude we would give someone else’s cellphone number to, if he were ask.
Except. We’re not quite as shallow as we like to make out at Kickette Towers, and Beckerman’s reputation as an all-round decent dude with time for fans and an admirable commitment to his club has caught our addled eyes of late. We know Kyle has a pretty decent following with you guys, but it’s been a while since he graced these pages, so the only appropriate thing to do is throw it out there and see what it is covered with when it crawls back.
Of course, these photos of Mr Beckerman in no way influenced our change of heart on the subject, and we’re sure that you will remain totally impartial after viewing them too. Ahem.
When he is wearing his news boy hats and sweaters – sigh. Absolutely stunning.
scurfy and wild. Now thats what a man should look like. I am sick and tired of seeing Cristiano’s, i don’t want a man who will use my hair products, shave his legs, and is forever shinny.
Now he is SEXY
Loving me some Beckerman…and it helps that one of these pics has my fav RSL forward Alvaro Saborio!!! All around RSL <3!
Enlightening post. I really liked it. Hard to find quality post these days. Personally I ca n’t wait for the Ps Vita.
[...] JUST THINK OF ALL OF THE PRECIOUS CREATURES THAT HAVE DIED IN THERE. Apparently the dirtiest hair in MLS isn’t that much of a turnoff if you look decent in a suit. Look at that, no dred pun. // Kickette [...]
Kickette, since you've been showing some love to the MLS guys as of late, can you throw the delectable Robbie Rogers into the mix?
he looks great…
Unf. That is one hawt man. Let's keep in mind that some of our favorites (ahem, Mr. Beckham, Nando…) often make hairy mistakes. You can't judge a man by his hair. You have to see the man underneath. Have you seen Alexei Lalas now that his playing days are over? So fine you can spread him on a cracker. So all those who say "Ewww" now, you can't take it back once Mr. Beckerman decides to shave it off and take his rightful place in the Pantheon of Hawtness. He's like the Aragorn of the MLS.
Awesome Lord of the Rings comparison…and spot on. I'll take a man who looks like he might rescue you from a dragon any day over one who might ask to borrow your hair gel!
Wow… I hadn't seen dreads for ages !!!
well, well, well………..
how YOU doin?!?!?!?!?
lol he cleans up GREAT
dude! whats going on with your dreads????!!!!! keep them neat man. they could use twisting. he's hot tho
he looks exactly like the male version of one of my best (girl) friends..who happens to now be a nun. the resemblance is eerie, though.
Okay, I would. I didn't think I'd say that, after seeing the first picture, but I would.
He cleans up well, doesn't he
Which makes me wish that he'd pay more attention to bathing, and keeping his dreds clean.
he is fit as f*ck!
i'd make a vanity sacrifice and disregard the hair,
just as long as he comes attached to it!
Those suspenders! Ah! You win, Mr Beckerman. You win.
There's just something so sexy about him. I can't quite put my finger on it…
I'd take him before Cristiano any day! Hey, it was Kickette that started the comparison! Anyway, he's deffo my kind of guy. Remainds me of a young Henrik Larsson.
I thought of reporting her, but her little rants are kind of amusing.
What's you're problem? Stop harassing people!
what's your problem? jealous that an older woman, who is confident enough not to have to her self-worth rely on the validation some women get from blabbing that they're married can not only provide for herself but also attract younger men? get a grip. and why is her life your business anyway? sour grapes are not a good look. purple's out this season.
Ladies,
I've left this under Real post but I'm repeating it here.
a) stick to the topic
b) insulting others is not tolerated and
c) do not spread your arguments over a number of posts because they will be deleted.
And Kristine I'm dealing with the troll situation.
Thanks.
Thank you
Hahahaha!!!!! That kids face is priceless.
He's hot, but the dreads…no no no no no no no no no no infinity.
I really like him. He seems like a real stand-up guy!!! Glad he is being picked up for the USMNT!!
Oh, how I love Captain Kyle! He's a great player, handsome, nice as can be, and wait, did I already praise the hawtness? The man oozes charisma, and has an ever-so-sexy temper on the field. Love him, love him, love him. Thanks so much for featuring him.
P.S. He smells terrific.
Do tell how you know that!
Meet the team day! I sniffed while he was signing my jersey LOL