FC Dallas defender Alex Yi, from left, midfielder Aaron Pitchkolan, forward Kenny Cooper and forward Carlos Ruiz, of Guatemala, block a penalty kick by New York Red Bulls midfielder Dave van den Bergh (11), of the Netherlands, in the first half of a soccer match, Thursday, April 26, 2007, in Frisco, Texas. AP Photo logo AP Photo 34 months ago

FC Dallas defender Alex Yi, from left, midfielder Aaron Pitchkolan, forward Kenny Cooper and forward Carlos Ruiz, of Guatemala, block a penalty kick by New York Red Bulls midfielder Dave van den Bergh (11), of the Netherlands, in the first half of a soccer match, Thursday, April 26, 2007, in Frisco, Texas.

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