CARSON, Calif. (AP) It was a night of firsts for David Beckham.

The English superstar started his first game for the Galaxy, scored his first goal courtesy of a free-kick in the 27th minute and Los Angeles beat D.C. United 2-0 in the SuperLiga semifinals.

"The free-kick was the first I've taken for eight weeks, so it was quite pleasing," he said. "I felt I was going to score as soon as I had the ball in my hands."