Clint Dempsey was chosen the U.S. soccer player of the year Tuesday, honoured for his scoring prowess on the national team.
He had four goals in nine games for the American team this year, including one in the World Cup, and finished tied for the team lead in goals.
Dempsey, who made his debut with the national team at the end of 2004, has scored six goals in his 23 career matches.
The 23-year-old midfielder is in his third season with the New England Revolution. He was the MLS rookie of the year in 2004 with seven goals in 24 games.
Kasey Keller, last year's winner who also received the honour in 1999, finished second in balloting by 207 national sports journalists. Brian McBride was third.
Dempsey received 237 points, Keller 184 points and McBride 127.
The award is sponsored by Honda.
© The Canadian Press, 2007
