Finally! Everton came through big when it really counted, in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup. After going down 1-0 after a penalty to Fulham, the Toffees responded with two goals from Denis the Argentenian and Fellaini off nice crosses from Donovan. EFC now goes into the hat for Round Five and has some confidence after a great home win where they were the better side.
The game featured a rarity in the EPL, three Americans on the field in the same match. Besides Donovan and Tim Howard for Everton, as of late goal scoring machine Clint Dempsey also took the pitch, for Fulham. Dempsey has been scorching as of late, notching a hat trick in his most recent match. The trend of American players in the EPL has been on the rise as of late, and, in my opinion, is a good thing. While I wish success for the MLS, I would much rather see Donovan play permanently at Goodison wearing blue and others in England as well. It can only help the US team internationally. Dempsey is poised to make a move this summer to a bigger club, Howard is one of the top keepers in the game, and players such as Brek Shea (recently transferred to Bolton from the MLS) and Stuart Holden (injured - also for Bolton) are representing America with class and determination. With other young stars on the rise, it's hopefully only a matter of time before the US breaks through in the big tournament, the World Cup. Over there...
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