Landon Donovan wins player of the year award

Landon Donovan has claimed an unprecedented sixth Honda Player of the Year Award given annually to the U.S. national team's top player.

Donovan received 424 points in balloting by 221 media members, finishing ahead of two England-based teammates, goalkeeper Tim Howard (267 points), who plays for Everton FC, and 19-year-old forward Jozy Altidore (178), who is with Hull City on loan from Spanish power Villarreal.