World Cup

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United States fans hold up scarves as they sing the national Anthem before the start of the qualifying soccer match against Mexico in a World Cup, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Honduras' Roger Rojas (21) defends against United States' Michael Bradley (4) in the first half during a World Cup qualifying soccer match at Rio Tinto Stadium on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

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FILE - Animal Kingdom of U.S. ridden by Joel Rosario, crosses the finish line to win the Dubai World Cup at Meydan racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in this file photo dated Saturday, March 30, 2013. The American-trained Animal Kingdom, winner of the Kentucky Derby in 2011 and the $10-million Dubai World Cup earlier this year, is set to be retired to stud after running the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot in England on Tuesday June 18, 2013, traveling long-distances to chase one more win at the prestigious meeting. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, FILE)

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United States' Jozy Altidore, second from right, celebrates with Brad Evans, right, and Eddie Johnson, third from right, and other teammates after Altidore scored a goal against Panama in the first half of a World Cup qualifier soccer match, Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Lindsey Vonn, of the United States, is seen at the finish area after failing to complete a women's Alpine Ski World Cup downhill race, in Val d'Isere, France, Friday, Dec.14, 2012. (AP Photo/Pier Marco Tacca)

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Ted Ligety from the United States, speeds down the course during the men's World Cup giant slalom ski race in Beaver Creek, Colo., on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Nathan Bilow)

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** FILE ** In this Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, file photo, Lindsey Vonn, of the U.S., clears a gate during the first run of an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom, in Soelden, Austria. Vonn's request to compete in a men's World Cup downhill race has been rejected by the International Ski Federation. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati, File)