"Beckham told the Sun, “I have a right to own an MLS franchise, which I will action immediately after I have stopped playing football.” If this was part of the “unique circumstances” rendering the deal palatable to MLS, it could be the most valuable part of the agreement. If the loss of Beckham’s presence for five months is this shattering to MLS, then the value of a club under his shadow and direction for years to come is priceless." - Ontario Emperor