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WATCH: Emil Forsberg from inside his own half! New York Red Bulls new star channels his inner David Beckham with wonder-goal in MLS preseason match

New York Red Bulls midfielder Emil Forsberg scored a brilliant long-range effort, reminiscent of David Beckham, in MLS preseason Saturday.

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  • RBNY draw 2-2 with Chicago Fire
  • Forsberg scores worldie effort
  • Reminiscent of Beckham

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    After joining the MLS side this offseason from RB Leipzig, Forsberg has already started to show his return on the contract the Red Bulls offered him! The stunning effort against the Chicago Fire, which ended in a 2-2 draw, has since gone viral on social media.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The strike was a familiar one, with an immediate comparison to David Beckham's famous wondergoal vs Wimbledon in 1996/97 for Manchester United. The now-Inter Miami co-owner, Beckham's effort is one for the history books. In terms of MLS preseason goals, though, Forsberg's might go down as one of the best ever.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR FORSBERG AND RBNY?

    MLS preseason is currently underway, and the Red Bulls and their new Swedish talisman will continue training and preparing for the new season until it ends. At that point, though, their first MLS match of the season comes February 25 against Nashville SC.