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Soccer Hall of Fame: Beckham & Rapinoe In, Bradley Out?
13 Nov
Summary
- Jozy Altidore and David Beckham lead the men's 2027 Hall of Fame class.
- Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz are also first-time inductees on the women's side.
- Michael Bradley, despite strong credentials, was excluded due to voting caps.
The National Soccer Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2027 inductees, with David Beckham and Jozy Altidore set to be enshrined on the men's side. For the women, Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz will join the Hall. This year's class also includes indoor soccer great Tatu and former USMNT coach Lothar Osiander.
Despite a distinguished career and strong voting numbers, former U.S. captain Michael Bradley was not inducted, a consequence of voting rules that limit the number of new members each year. Bradley's exclusion highlights the complexities of the Hall's selection process, which considers player, veteran, and builder ballots.
Beckham, who was a transformative figure in MLS, earned his place via the veteran ballot. Altidore, Rapinoe, and Ertz, all first-time eligible players, secured their spots with high percentages of the vote. The Hall of Fame aims to tell the complete story of American soccer, encompassing both national team stars and influential club figures.
