Galaxy vs. Dynamo in MLS Cup

David Beckham hoists the MLS Cup as the Galaxy celebrates a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo in the championship game on Saturday.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez reacts to the cheers of the fans as he leaves the Home Depot Center field following a 3-1 victory over the Dyanamo on Saturday.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

David Beckham is joined by his sons as the Galaxy celebrates its MLS Cup championship on Saturday with the Union Jack around his shoulders. He later left the field wearing the American flag.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Galaxy forward Robbie Keane leaps into the arms of teammate Landon Donovan after the final whistle to a 3-1 victory over defender Brad Davis and the Dynamo on Saturday.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Galaxy midfielder David Beckham is greeted by teammates as he’s replaced in the final minute of their 3-1 victory over Houston in the MLS Cup on Saturday.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Galaxy forward Edson Buddle gets position and the header against Dynamo midfielder Corey Ashe in the second half Saturday.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Galaxy midfielder David Beckham tries to volley a shot past Dynamo goalkeeper Tally Hall in the second half Saturday.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Midfielder David Beckham embraces forward Landon Donovan as they celebrate with teammate Christian Wilhelmsson after Donovan gave the Galaxy a 2-1 lead in the MLS Cup championship game with a penalty kick in the second half Saturday.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Galaxy midfielder David Beckham tries to deflect a pass by Dynamo midfielder Corey Ashe in the second half Saturday.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Galaxy teammates swarm Omar Gonzalez (4) after he scored on a header against the Dynamo in the second half to tie the score, 1-1, in the MLS Cup.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Juninho leaps into the arms of Omar Gonzalez after Gonzalez scored in the MLS championship game against the Houston Dynamo last month.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Galaxy midfielder Mike Magee and forward Landon Donovan watch as a header by Omar Gonzalez (not pictured) gets past Dynamo goalkeeper Tally Hall for a goal in the second half Saturday.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Galaxy forward Landon Donovan and defender Todd Dunivant (21) lead the charge against Dynamo midfielder Corey Ashe, who gets ready to try to get off a shot in the second half Saturday.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Galaxy midfielder David Beckham leaves the field at halftime with the Dynamo leading, 1-0, on Saturay.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Galaxy midfielder Juninho uses a sliding tackle to stop a breakaway by Dynamo midfielder Boniek Garcia in the first half Saturday.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez heads the ball away from Dynamo forward Will Bruin in the first half Saturday.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Dynamo defender Jermaine Taylor elevates above Galaxy forward Landon Donovan to head away a pass in the first half Saturday.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)