Everton FC Jack Rodwell (R) and Chicago Fire Diego Gutierrez go up for a header during the second half of their international friendly soccer match in Bridgview, Illinois July 30, 2008. Reuters Pictures 18 months ago

Everton FC Jack Rodwell (R) and Chicago Fire Diego Gutierrez go up for a header during the second half of their international friendly soccer match in Bridgview, Illinois July 30, 2008.

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  2. Chicago Fire technical director Frank Klopas, left, new head coach Carlos de los Cobos, center, and managing director Javier Leon hold up the jersey during news conference at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill., Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, after de los Cobos was introduced as new coach of the Major League Soccer team. De los Cobos, 51, is the fifth head coach in the Major League Soccer team's 12-year history. He was the former Salvadoran national coach.
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  4. Former Chicago Fire player and U.S. 1994 World Cup team member Frank Klopas unveils the official ball of the 2010 FIFA Would Cup at a party at The Globe Pub Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Chicago, as selections are made in the Wolrd Cup draw in Cape Town, South Africa.
  5. DC United midfielder Ben Olsen chases the ball during the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal match against Chicago Fire at RFK Stadium in Washington October 30, 2005. Olsen announced his retirement from professional soccer on November 24, 2009. Olsen won eight trophies while at DC United, including two MLS Cups (1999 & 2004). Olsen was a two-time MLS All-Star (1998 & 1999), the 1998 MLS Rookie of the Year, the 1999 MLS Cup MVP, the 2003 USSF Humanitarian of the Year and was named one of the MLS Best XI in 2007.
  6. DC United midfielder Ben Olsen (L) fight for the ball against Chicago Fire midfielder Thiago during the second half of their MLS Eastern Conference semifinal game at RFK Stadium in Washington in this October 30, 2005 file photograph. Olsen announced his retirement from professional soccer on November 24, 2009. Olsen won eight total trophies while in DC United, including two MLS Cups (1999 & 2004). Olsen was a two-time MLS All-Star (1998 & 1999), the 1998 MLS Rookie of the Year, the 1999 MLS Cup MVP, the 2003 USSF Humanitarian of the Year and was named to the MLS Best XI in 2007.
  7. Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, center, battles for the ball with Everton's Sylvain Distin, left, and Jack Rodwell during the English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Saturday Nov. 21, 2009. Manchester United won the game 3-0. ** UNITED KINGDOM OUT.
  8. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17: Jack Rodwell of Everton goes down injured before being taken off during the UEFA Europa League Group I match between Everton and BATE Borisov at Goodison Park on December 17, 2009 in Liverpool, England.
  9. Everton's Jack Rodwell, right, leaves the field with an injury against BATE Borisov during their Europa League Group I soccer match at Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, Thursday Dec. 17, 2009.
  10. Manchester United's Darren Fletcher, right, scores past Everton's Jack Rodwell, second left, during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday Nov. 21, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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