David Beckham has been fined $1000 for his run in with a Galaxy supporter at halftime of Sunday's Home Depot Center friend with AC Milan.

Commissioner Don Garber's statement:

“We support our players interacting with fans, whether it is at clinics, charity events or by high-fiving their supporters in the stands while celebrating a goal,” Garber said. “However, our players should never engage in conduct that can be interpreted as encouraging fans to come out of the stands and onto the field, regardless of the reason.”

The league came under fairly significant pressure from fans to fine its highest profile player; after several days without a statement from the commissioner's office, some wondered if Beckham would get away with his transgression.

While the fan's actions are inexcusable, and I completely agree with his lifetime ban from the stadium (fans should never leave the stands, for any reason>, Beckham clearly escalated the altercation, and therefore deserved some form of punishment.

The fine may seem paltry in light of Beckham's salary, and a suspension might have sent a clearer message; but I'm comfortable with this action, as it seems in line with other punishments dished out be MLS.

Do you agree? Is Beckham's punishment sufficient, or would you have preferred he received a suspension?