Clint Dempsey (L), Ricardo Clark (3rd L), Oguchi Onyewu (3rd R) and Jay DeMerit (2nd R) of the US challenge England's Ledley King (2nd L), Glen Johnson (C) and John Terry for the ball during the 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Ricardo Clark (L) and Jay DeMerit of the US fight for the ball with England's Steven Gerrard during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Wayne Rooney (10) fights for the ball with Jay DeMerit of the U.S. during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg, June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Wayne Rooney and U.S. Jay DeMerit (L) jumps for the ball during their 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Steve Cherundolo of the US (R) trips over England's Shaun Wright-Phillips as Jay DeMerit (rear) watches during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Peter Crouch (L) and Jay DeMerit of the US fight for the ball during the 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

The ball kicked away by Jay DeMerit (in blue) of the U.S. passes by England's Wayne Rooney in front of the goal as U.S. keeper Tim Howard looks on, during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Emile Heskey (L) fights for the ball with Jay DeMerit of the US during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Darren Staples (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Jay DeMerit of the US gestures near England's Wayne Rooney (L) during their 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Jay DeMerit of the US (C) heads the ball near Steve Cherundolo and England's Wayne Rooney (L) during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Michael Bradley (L) and Jay DeMerit of the US (R) fight for the ball with England's Emile Heskey during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE) 

England's Wayne Rooney (R) fights for the ball with Jay DeMerit of the US during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

(L-R) Clint Dempsey and Jay DeMerit of the US battle for the ball with England's Wayne Rooney as referee Carlos Simon of Brazil watches during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Wayne Rooney (R) fights for the ball with Jay DeMerit of the US during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

U.S. players Jay DeMerit (L), Steve Cherundolo and Ricardo Clark (R) react as England's Steven Gerrard celebrates his early goal during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Wayne Rooney (C) fights for the ball with Jay DeMerit of the US and teammate Ricardo Clark during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Wayne Rooney (C) fights for the ball with Jay DeMerit of the US and teammate Ricardo Clark during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Wayne Rooney (back) fights for the ball with Jay DeMerit of the US during their 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Wayne Rooney (C) fights for the ball with Jay DeMerit of the US and teammate Ricardo Clark during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Wayne Rooney (C) fights for the ball with Jay DeMerit of the US and teammate Ricardo Clark during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Wayne Rooney (L) and Jay DeMerit of the US fight for the ball during the 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Emile Heskey (L) fights for the ball with Jay DeMerit of the U.S. during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Wayne Rooney (R) runs for the ball in front of Jay DeMerit of the US during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

England's Wayne Rooney (L) fights for the ball with Jay DeMerit of the U.S. during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

The US team players (L to R) Jay DeMerit, Stuart Holden, Jonathan Bornstein and Jose Torres stand on the pitch before the 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match against England at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

The U.S. national soccer team Clinton Dempsey, Carlos Bocanegra, Clarence Goodson, Tim Howard, Jay DeMerit, Michael Bradley, Edson Buddle (back, L-R), Landon Donovan, Steven Cherundolo, Robbie Findley and Ricardo Clark (front, L-R) pose for a team picture before their friendly soccer match against Australia at Ruimsig stadium in Roodepoort, just outside Johannesburg June 5, 2010. The 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup kicks off on June 11. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Australia's Ricardo Garcia (L) is fouled by Jay DeMerit of the U.S. during their friendly soccer match at the Ruimsig stadium in Roodepoort, just outside of Johannesburg June 5, 2010. The 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup kicks off on June 11. REUTERS/David Gray (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

The U.S. national soccer team poses for a photograph before their international friendly soccer match in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 29, 2010. Front row L to R: Jozy Altidore, Landon Donovan, Benny Feilhaber, Ricardo Clark, back row L to R: Clint Dempsey, Carlos Bocanegro, JATY, Tim Howard, Clarence Goodson,Jay DeMerit, Michael Bradley. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP TEAM) 

(L-R) Team USA's Steve Cherundolo, Brad Guzan, Jay DeMerit and Stuart Holden leave the field after a training session in Princeton, New Jersey, May 17, 2010, as they opened a training camp for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The USA will play England on June 12, 2010, in their opening match of the FIFA Word Cup in South Africa. REUTERS/Bill Kostroun (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge challenges Watford's Jay DeMerit (on ground) during their FA Cup soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London January 3, 2010. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 

U.S soccer players Clinton Dempsey (R), Benny Feilhaber (C), and Jay DeMerit (L) react after their loss against Mexico during the CONCACAF qualifier for the South Africa 2010 World Cup at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City August 12, 2009. REUTERS/Henry Romero (MEXICO SPORT SOCCER) 

Jay DeMerit (R) celebrates with team mates after Clint Dempsey scored against Brazil during their Confederations Cup final soccer match at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 28, 2009. REUTERS/Rogan Ward (SOUTH AFRICA) 

Luis Fabiano (L) of Brazil scores past Jay DeMerit of the U.S. during their Confederations Cup final soccer match at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 28, 2009. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA) 

Luis Fabiano (L) of Brazil kicks to score past Jay DeMerit of the U.S. during their Confederations Cup final soccer match at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 28, 2009. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA) 

Landon Donovan of the U.S.(C) is congratulated by team mates Clint Dempsey (L) Jay DeMerit (R) Charlie Davies (2nd L) and Jozy Altidore (2nd R) after scoring the second goal against Brazil during the Confederations Cup final soccer match at Ellis park stadium in Johannesburg ,June 28, 2009. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA) 

Landon Donovan of the U.S.(C) is congratulated by team mates Clint Dempsey (L) and jay DeMerit after scoring the second goal against Brazil during the Confederations Cup final soccer match at Ellis park stadium in Johannesburg ,June 28, 2009. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA) 

Landon Donovan of the U.S. raises his arms in the air as he celebrates with team mates Ricardo Clark (L) Oguchi Onyewu (2nd L) Jay DeMerit (2nd R) and captain Carlos Bocanegra (R) after scoring the second goal against Brazil during the Confederations Cup final soccer match at Ellis park stadium in Johannesburg ,June 28, 2009. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen (SOUTH AFRICA) 

Jay DeMerit and Ricard Clark (R) of the U.S. challenge Luis Fabiano of Brazil (C) during the Confederations Cup final soccer match at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg June 28, 2009. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen (SOUTH AFRICA) 

Jay DeMerit (R) celebrates with team mates after Clint Dempsey scored against Brazil during their Confederations Cup final soccer match at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 28, 2009. REUTERS/Rogan Ward (SOUTH AFRICA) 

Jay DeMerit of the U.S. challenges Kaka of Brazil (R) during the Confederations Cup final soccer match at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg June 28, 2009. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen (SOUTH AFRICA) 

United States national soccer team players pose for a team photo before the start of their Confederations Cup final soccer match against Brazil in Johannesburg June 28, 2009. The players are (top L to R) Jay DeMerit, Tim Howard, Oguchi Onyewu, Jonathan Spector, Carlos Bocanegra and Clint Dempsey, (bottom L to R) Ricardo Clark, Jozy Altidore, Benny Feilhaber, Charlie Davies and Landon Donovan. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER) 

Spain's Sergio Ramos (R) challenges Jay DeMerit of the U.S. during their Confederations Cup semi-final soccer match at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein June 24, 2009. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Jay De Merit of the U.S. (L) and Spain's Fernando Torres fight for the ball during their Confederations Cup semi-final soccer match at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, June 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER) 

Spain's Fernando Torres (L) challenges Jay DeMerit of the U.S. during their Confederations Cup semi-final soccer match at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein June 24, 2009. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER) 

Jay DeMerit of the U.S. (R) and Spain's Sergio Ramos fight for the ball during their Confederations Cup semi-final soccer match at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein June 24, 2009. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

The U.S. soccer team pose before their Confederations Cup soccer match against Italy at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 15, 2009. Top row from left: Clint Dempsey, Jonathan Spector, Jay DeMerit, Tim Howard, Oguchi Onyewu and Michael Bradley. Bottom row from left: Jozy Altidore, Ricardo Clark, Benny Feilhaber, Landon Donovan and Jonathan Bornstein. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER) 

Italy's Daniele De Rossi (R) tackles Jay DeMerit of the U.S during their Confederations Cup soccer match at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 15, 2009. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

U.S goalkeeper Tim Howard (L) shouts at his defender Jay DeMerit after Italy's third goal during their Confederations Cup soccer match at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 15, 2009. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER) 

Goalkeeper Tim Howard (R) of the U.S shouts at team mate Jay DeMerit after Italy's Giuseppe Rossi scored his team's third goal during their Confederations Cup soccer match at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 15, 2009. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER) 

Goalkeeper Tim Howard (R) of the U.S shouts at team mate Jay DeMerit after Italy's Giuseppe Rossi scored his team's third goal during their Confederations Cup soccer match at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 15, 2009. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER) 

Goalkeeper Tim Howard (R) of the U.S shouts at team mate Jay DeMerit after Italy's Giuseppe Rossi scored his team's third goal during their Confederations Cup soccer match at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 15, 2009. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Italy's Vincenzo Iaquinta (C) challenges Jay DeMerit (L) and Jonathan Spector of the U.S during their Confederations Cup soccer match at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 15, 2009. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER) 

Italy's Alberto Gilardino (L) challenges Jay DeMerit of the U.S during their Confederations Cup soccer match at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 15, 2009. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER) 

Italy's Mauro Camoranesi (L) challenges Jay DeMerit of the U.S. during their Confederations Cup soccer match at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 15, 2009. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Jonathan Woodgate (R) of Tottenham Hotspur and Jay DeMerit of Watford jump for a header during their English League Cup quarter-final soccer match at Vicarage Road in Watford December 3, 2008. REUTERS/Andrew Winning (BRITAIN) 

Argentina's goalkeeper Roberto Abbondanzieri (2nd R) and Martin Demichelis (C) jump for the ball with Sacha Kljestan (L), Jay DeMerit (2nd L) and Danny Califf of the U.S. during their international friendly soccer match in East Rutherford, New Jersey, June 8, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Pablo Mastroeni (R) of the U.S. receives a red card by referee Joel Aguilar Chicas, while teammate Jay DeMerit watches, during their international friendly soccer match against Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey, June 8, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES) 

Roque Santa Cruz (L) of Paraguay controls the ball as Jay DeMerit of the U.S. tackles in Match 11 of the Copa America soccer tournament in Barinas, July 2, 2007. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo (VENEZUELA) 

Players for the U.S. pose before playing Paraguay in Match 11 at the Copa America soccer tournament in Barinas July 2, 2007. Front row L-R) Taylor Twellman, Ben Olsen, Ricardo Cook, Benny Feilhaber, Jonathan Bornstein. (Back row L-R) Jimmy Conrad, Jay DeMerit, Kasey Kerrer, Eddie Johnson, Sacha Kljestan and Drew Moor. REUTERS/Jorge Silva (VENEZUELA) 

Players (front row L-R) Marvell Wynne, Benny Feilhaber, Jonathan Bornstein, Ben Olsen, Ricardo Clark, Taylor Twellman, (top row L-R) Justin Mapp, Jay DeMerit, Eddie Johnson, Jimmy Conrad and Kasey Keller of the U.S. pose before playing against Argentina in Match 6 of the Copa America Venezuela 2007 soccer tournament in Maracaibo June 28, 2007. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno (VENEZUELA)