NEW YORK (AFP) — Major League Soccer fans' love affair with English import David Beckham shows no sign of fading.
The Los Angeles Galaxy superstar midfielder is the overwhelming leader in fan voting for the 2008 MLS All-Star Game, almost a month into online balloting.
The voting, which closes July 2, accounts for 25 percent of the MLS All-Star first team selections, with coaches and general managers (25 percent), players (25 percent) and media (25 percent) also having a say on which players are named to the starting lineup.
Those selected will play in the 13th annual MLS All-Star Game against English Premiership club West Ham United in Toronto on July 24.
Beckham, who has scored four goals for the Galaxy this season, isn't the only Los Angeles player fans are backing.
Teammate Landon Donovan, who leads the league with nine goals, leads the group of forwards.
The coach of the MLS team with the most points as of June 30 will guide the All-Stars. New England Revolution coach Steve Nicol is the front runner with 1.92 points per game.
The All-Stars will be announced on July 10, and seven reserves will be named on July 15.
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