United States soccer player Landon Donovan plays the ball during a soccer training session at Barry University in Miami, Tuesday Oct. 6, 2009. The U.S. is preparing to play Honduras in a World Cup qualifying match on Saturday, Oct. 10, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

United States soccer player Landon Donovan plays the ball during a soccer training session at Barry University in Miami, Tuesday Oct. 6, 2009. The U.S. is preparing to play Honduras in a World Cup qualifying match on Saturday, Oct. 10, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

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  1. Ricardo Clark, left, from the US, reacts during a friendly soccer match between Denmark and US in Aarhus, Denmark, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The US team lost by 1-3.
  2. Denmark's Johan Absalonsen, left, is challenged by Frankie Hejduk from the US during a friendly soccer match between Denmark and USA in Aarhus, Denmark, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Denmark won by 3-1.
  3. Robert Rogers III, right, from the US, and Denmark's Per Kroldrup during a friendly soccer match between Denmark and USA in Aarhus, Denmark, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Denmark won by 3-1.
  4. Robert Rogers III, right, from the US is attacked by Denmark's Per Kroldrup during a friendly soccer match between Denmark and USA in Aarhus, Denmark, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Denmark won by 3-1.
  5. Denmark's Per Kroldrup, left, and Ricardo Clark from the US challenge for the ball during a friendly soccer match between Denmark and USA in Aarhus, Denmark, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Denmark won by 3-1.
  6. Denmark's Johan Absalonsen, center, is challenged by Frankie Hejduk, left, and Dax McCarty from the US during a friendly soccer match between Denmark and USA in Aarhus, Denmark, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Denmark won by 3-1.
  7. Denmark's Per Kroldrup, right and Jeffrey Cunningham from the US challenge for the ball during a friendly soccer match between Denmark and the U.S. in Aarhus, Denmark, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.
  8. Denmark's Christian Poulsen, left, and Ricardo Clark from the U.S. challenge for the ball during a friendly soccer match between Denmark and U.S. in Aarhus, Denmark, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.
  9. Denmark's Morten Rasmussen, left, and Carlos Bonanegra from the U.S. challenge for the ball during a friendly soccer match between Denmark and USA in Aarhus, Denmark, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.
  10. Clint Dempsey of the U.S. scores a goal past Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar (L) as Lucio (C) watches, during the Confederations Cup final soccer match at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg June 28, 2009.
  11. Landon Donovan (R) of the U.S. celebrates with team mate Clint Dempsey after scoring against Brazil during their Confederations Cup final soccer match at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 28, 2009.
  12. Brazil's captain Lucio (L) and team mates celebrate with the trophy after defeating the U.S. to win the Confederations Cup final soccer match in Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 28 2009. Brazil won the match 3-2.
  13. Former soccer player Hidetoshi Nakata takes part in building efforts during the "Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project 2009", as part of the Habitat for Humanity program, in Chiang Mai province, north of Bangkok, November 16, 2009. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn, along with about 3000 volunteers, will build 82 homes for needy families in Chiang Mai.
  14. Villagers get ready to help unload goods from a US Army helicopter of the Bravo Task force at a soccer field in Verapaz, 71 km east of San Salvador, on November 15, 2009. The aid is for isolated villages in areas affected by Huricane Ida, which left 192 people dead.
  15. Villagers and militarymen help unload goods from a US Army helicopter of the Bravo Task force at a soccer field in Verapaz, 71 km east of San Salvador, on November 15, 2009. The aid is for isolated villages in areas affected by Huricane Ida, which left 192 people dead.
  16. Villagers and militarymen help unload clothes from a US Army helicopter of the Bravo Task force at a soccer field in Verapaz, 71 km east of San Salvador, on November 15, 2009. The aid is for isolated villages in areas affected by Huricane Ida, which left 192 people dead.

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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. CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Landon Donovan #10 of the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrates after defeating Chivas USA during Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match at The Home Depot Center on November 8, 2009 in Carson, California.
  10. CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Landon Donovan #10 of the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrates after defeating Chivas USA during Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match at The Home Depot Center on November 8, 2009 in Carson, California.
  11. CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Landon Donovan #10 (C) of the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrates after scoring on a penalty shot Chivas USA, during the second half of Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match at The Home Depot Center on November 8, 2009 in Carson, California.
  12. CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Landon Donovan #10 of the Los Angeles Galaxy hits a header towards the Chivas USA goal during Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match at The Home Depot Center on November 8, 2009 in Carson, California.
  13. CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Landon Donovan #10 of the Los Angeles Galaxy hits a header towards the Chivas USA goal during Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match at The Home Depot Center on November 8, 2009 in Carson, California.
  14. CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Shavar Thomas #4 of Chivas USA and Landon Donovan #10 of the Los Angeles Galaxy vie for a ball in the goal box in the second half during Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match at The Home Depot Center on November 8, 2009 in Carson, California. The Galaxy defeated Chivas USA 1-0 to advance to the MLS Western Conference Finals.
  15. CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Landon Donovan #10 (R) of the Los Angeles Galaxy is tackled by by Yamith Cuesta #45 of the Chivas USA during first half of Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match at The Home Depot Center on November 8, 2009 in Carson, California.
  16. CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Landon Donovan #10 of the Los Angeles Galaxy plays the high ball off his chest from Jorge Flores #19 of Chivas USA during Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference Semifinals match at The Home Depot Center on November 8, 2009 in Carson, California. The Galaxy defeated Chivas USA 1-0 to advance to the MLS Western Conference Finals.

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