USA's Landon Donovan, center, followed by his teammate Clint Dempsey are cheered by fans after receiving their silver medals following their Confederations Cup final soccer match against Brazil, at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009. Brazil won 3-2. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

USA's Landon Donovan, center, followed by his teammate Clint Dempsey are cheered by fans after receiving their silver medals following their Confederations Cup final soccer match against Brazil, at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009. Brazil won 3-2.

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  1. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 22: (R-L) Landon Donovan #10 of the Los Angeles Galaxy stands with coach Bruce Arena following their defeat by Real Salt Lake in the MLS Cup final at Qwest Field on November 22, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
  2. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 22: Landon Donovan #10 of the Los Angeles Galaxy lays on the pitch during the MLS Cup final against Real Salt Lake at Qwest Field on November 22, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
  3. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 22: Landon Donovan #10 of Los Angeles Galaxy speaks with Donovan Ricketts #1 during the MLS Cup final against Real Salt Lake at Qwest Field on November 22, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
  4. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 22: Robbie Russell #3 of Real Salt Lake challenges Landon Donovan #10 of Los Angeles Galaxy during the MLS Cup final at Qwest Field on November 22, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
  5. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 20: Landon Donovan of the Los Angeles Galaxy speaks at a press conference on November 20, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington.
  6. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 20: (L-R) Landon Donovan and David Beckham of the Los Angeles Galaxy speak at a press conference on November 20, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington.
  7. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 20: Landon Donovan of the Los Angeles Galaxy addresses the media at a press conference on November 20, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington.
  8. CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Landon Donovan #10 (R) of the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrates after scoring on a penalty shot Chivas USA during the secoind half of Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match at The Home Depot Center on November 8, 2009 in Carson, California.
  9. Fulham's Clint Dempsey, right, competes for the ball with CSKA Sofia's Apostol Popov during the Europa League Group E soccer match between Fulham and CSKA Sofia at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009.
  10. Fulham's Clint Dempsey, top, competes for the ball with CSKA Sofia's Apostol Popov during the Europa League Group E soccer match between Fulham and CSKA Sofia at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009.
  11. Fulham's Clint Dempsey, right, competes for the ball with CSKA Sofia's Apostol Popov during the Europa League Group E soccer match between Fulham and CSKA Sofia at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009.
  12. Niketown, London - 30th November 2009: Nike and (RED) announce a global partnership. In making the partnership announcement, Mark Parker, President and CEO of NIKE, Inc., Susan Smith Ellis, CEO, (RED) and Professor Michel D. Kazatchkine Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS , Tuberculosis and Malaria were joined by footballers from around the world and U2 vocalist and (RED) co-founder Bono, to emphasize the need for global action and participation to eliminate AIDS in Africa. 100% of the profits from sales of the laces will provide money for education and medication programmes designed to fight AIDS in Africa. Pictured left-to-right, back row: Mark Parker, President & CEO of NIKE, Inc., Bono, Chelsea Footballer Didier Drogba, Susan Smith Ellis, CEO, (RED) and Professor Michel D. Kazatchkine Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS , Tuberculosis and Malaria. Front row: Chelsea Footballer Joe Cole, Everton Footballer Lucas Neill, Intermilan Footballer Marco Materazzi, Arsenal Footballer Andrei Arshavin, Fulham Footballer Clint Dempsey, Fulham Footballer Seol Ki-Hyeon and Arsenal Footballer Denilson.
  13. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Footballer Didier Drogba, musician Bono, Nike CEO Mark Parker, Susan Smith Ellis (RED) CEO and Professor Michel D. Kazatchkine and footballers Joe Cole, Lucas Neil, Marco Materazzi, Bono, Didier Drogba, Andrei Arshavin, Clint Dempsey, Seol Ki-Hyeon and Denilson attend the NIKE & (RED) Charity Announcement at NikeTown on November 30, 2009 in London, England. On the day before World Aids day some of the world's best footballers joined Bono at an announcement of the partnership between NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and (RED) at Nike Town, London. This unique partnership delivers a two-pronged approach to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa by delivering funds to support programs that offer education and medication on the ground and will harness the power of sport to engage youth around the world in the fight against AIDS in Africa.
  14. Irish musician Bono, behind, poses for a photograph with international soccer players at the announcement of the partnership between Nike and Red, in London, Monday, Nov. 30, 2009.'Lace up save Lives' is a partnership to help fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. Players are from left: Joe Cole, Lucas Neill, Marco Materazzi, Didier Drogba, Andrei Arshavin, Clint Dempsey, Seol Ki-Hyeon and Denilson.
  15. Niketown, London - 30th November 2009: Nike and (RED) announce a global partnership. In making the partnership announcement, Mark Parker, President and CEO of NIKE, Inc., Susan Smith Ellis, CEO, (RED) and Professor Michel D. Kazatchkine Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS , Tuberculosis and Malaria were joined by footballers from around the world and U2 vocalist and (RED) co-founder Bono, to emphasize the need for global action and participation to eliminate AIDS in Africa. 100% of the profits from sales of the laces will provide money for education and medication programmes designed to fight AIDS in Africa. Pictured left-to-right, back row: Mark Parker, President & CEO of NIKE, Inc., Bono, Chelsea Footballer Didier Drogba, Susan Smith Ellis, CEO, (RED) and Professor Michel D. Kazatchkine Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS , Tuberculosis and Malaria. Front row: Chelsea Footballer Joe Cole, Everton Footballer Lucas Neill, Intermilan Footballer Marco Materazzi, Arsenal Footballer Andrei Arshavin, Fulham Footballer Clint Dempsey, Fulham Footballer Seol Ki-Hyeon and Arsenal Footballer Denilson.
  16. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Clint Dempsey #23 of Fulham celebrates with teammate Damien Duff (L) after scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Blackburn Rovers at Craven Cottage on November 25, 2009 in London, England.

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