Revolution midfielder Clint Dempsey began attracting the attention of award-designators and national team coaches last year. Now, opposing defenders have joined in and seem intent on making him a target for some tough tactics -- Dempsey has been fouled more than five times a game, which leads the league. (Full article: 616 words)

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