Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching, left, and Seattle Sounders' Jhon Kennedy Hurtado go up for a header during the first half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Houston, in the second game of an MLS soccer Western Conference semifinal. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching, left, and Seattle Sounders' Jhon Kennedy Hurtado go up for a header during the first half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Houston, in the second game of an MLS soccer Western Conference semifinal.

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  1. In this photo released by Major League Soccer, Los Angeles Galaxy soccer star Landon Donovan holds his 2009 MLS most valuable player award presented to him on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Los Angeles. Donovan scored 12 goals and had six assists during the regular season, helping the Galaxy rally for the best record in the Western Conference and a trip to the MLS Cup final this weekend in Seattle.
  2. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham carries his son Cruz off the field after celebrating the team's victory over Houston Dynamo during the Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  3. Los Angeles Galaxy David Beckham puts his arm around teammate A.J. DeLaGarza after defeating the Houston Dynamo during Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  4. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham (L) celebrates with teammate Sean Franklin after his free kick led to a goal in overtime against the. Houston Dynamo during Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  5. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham takes a free kick in overtime against the Houston Dynamo during Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  6. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham carries his son off the field after celebrating the team's victory over Houston Dynamo during the Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  7. Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching (25) is congratulated by Stuart Holden (22) and Andrew Hainault (31) after scoring the winning goal in the fifth minute of the first period of overtime against the Seattle Sounders during an MLS soccer match Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Houston. Houston won 1-0.
  8. Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching, left, and Seattle Sounders' Jhon Kennedy Hurtado go up for a header during the first half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Houston, in the second game of an MLS soccer Western Conference semifinal.
  9. Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching, left, goes up to head the ball as Seattle Sounders FC's Jhon Kennedy Hurtado challenges in the second half of a MLS playoff soccer game in Seattle, on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. The game ended in a 0-0 tie.
  10. Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching, left, heads the ball in front of Seattle Sounders FC defender Patrick Ianni, right, in the first half of an MLS playoff soccer game in Seattle on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.
  11. Los Angeles Galaxy's Omar Gonzalez (4) knocks the ball away from Houston Dynamos' Brian Ching, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 in Houston. The match ended in a 0-0 tie.
  12. Houston Dynamos' Brian Ching (25) takes the ball from Los Angeles Galaxy's Todd Dunivant (2) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 in Houston.
  13. New England Revolution's Darrius Barnes (25) and Seattle Sounders' Freddie Ljungberg battle for the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Foxborough, Mass.
  14. Sigi Schmid, head coach of the MLS Seattle Sounders FC, throws out the first pitch of a MLB baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, at Safeco Field in Seattle.
  15. The Seattle Sounders soccer team celebrates after beating DC United 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup final soccer in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009.
  16. The Seattle Sounders soccer team celebrates after beating DC United 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup final soccer in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009.

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