A (Possible) Positive Result From the DP Rule

In his September 11th Inside Soccer article, Grant Wahl wrote:

2. The Galaxy's '08 schedule needs to make sense. ... Keep in mind, Beckham might also miss a significant chunk of '08 if England qualifies for the European Championship (June 7-29, 2008). Don't expect the Galaxy to be playing many games from late May to mid-June next year.