Goalkeeper James Thorpe of DC United from the U.S. (top) saves a ball over Alejandro Vela of Mexico's Cruz Azul (2nd R) as Ryan Cordeiro of DC United looks on during their CONCACAF Champions League soccer match at the Azul stadium in Mexico City October 21, 2008. Reuters Pictures 15 months ago

Goalkeeper James Thorpe of DC United from the U.S. (top) saves a ball over Alejandro Vela of Mexico's Cruz Azul (2nd R) as Ryan Cordeiro of DC United looks on during their CONCACAF Champions League soccer match at the Azul stadium in Mexico City October 21, 2008.

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