SOCCER AMERICA RANKINGS: Beasley, Cherundolo, Onyewu are top exports

The rankings take into account players' form and their clubs' success, primarily in league play, and is weighted based on the competitive level of the league in which they play.

1. DaMarcus Beasley (F, PSV Eindhoven, Dutch Eredivisie)
One of his three Champions League goals was a sweet gamewinner
against Rosenborg, helping the Dutch league leader reach the
knockout stage.
League stats: 14 games, 4 goals.

2. Steve Cherundolo (D, Hannover 96, German Bundesliga 1)
Aside from scoring his first First Division goals, the steady right back
has helped put seventh-place Hannover in the race for a spot in
Europe.
League stats: 16 games, 2 goals

3. Oguchi Onyewu (D, Standard Liege, Belgian Juliper League)
Has appeared in five UEFA Cup games while drawing high praise for
his play on the backline of sixth-place Belgian league team.
League stats: 13 games, 2 goals

4. Marcus Hahnemann (G, Reading, English Championship League)
Has helped keep the Royals in the thick of the race for promotion to
the English Premier League. Unbeaten at home with eight wins and
three ties.
League stats: 23 games, 0 goals.

5. Carlos Bocanegra (D, Fulham, English Premier League)
Has played in all but two league games for Fulham, which shook off a
three-game losing streak to pull away from the relegation zone.
League stats: 15 games, 1 goal.

6. Conor Casey (F, Mainz, German Bundesliga 1)
Cited by Mainz coach Juergen Klopp as a key to German First
Division newcomer's rise to the top five before settling at 11th before
winter break.
League stats: 15 games, 1 goals

7. Brian McBride (F, Fulham, English Premier League)
Won starting spot after third League Cup goal, against Chelsea.
Praised by his manager, Chris Coleman, as perfect partner for
forward Andy Cole.
League stats: 14 games, 0 goals.

8. Robbie Russell (D, Rosenborg, Norwegian Tippeligaen)
Celebrated Norwegian title, Rosenborg's 13th straight, and made four
Champions League appearances as team finished last in group play.
League stats: 22 games, 2 goals

9. Brad Friedel (G, Blackburn, English Premier League)
Thirty goals conceded are highest in English Premier League, but
relegation-threatened Blackburn has defense to blame for problems.
League stats: 17 games, 0 goals.

10. Daniel Hernandez (M, Necaxa, Mexican Torneo Apertura)
Played in all but two games as Los Rayos missed the playoffs by
finishing fourth in their group. Second half begins weekend of Jan.
15-16.
League stats: 15 games, 0 goals.

11. Greg Vanney (D, Bastia, French Ligue 1)
A strong start has kept Bastia barely above the relegation zone
despite notching just one win in its last 13 games.
League stats: 14 games, 0 goals.

12. Brian West (F, Fredrikstad, Norwegian Tippeligaen)
Rated among the top players in the league by Norwegian press after
helping First Division newcomer survive in the top tier.
League stats: 21 games, 6 goals.

13. Eddie Lewis (M, Preston, English Championship League)
Has third-most league appearances for club that sank to lower half of
standings after promising start in England's second-tier league.
League stats: 22 games, 2 goals

14. Tim Howard (G, Man. Utd., English Premier League)
Since losing starting spot to Roy Carroll in September, notched three
League Cup shutouts and started Champions League game, after
Man U clinched passage.
League stats: 5 games, 0 goals.

15. Claudio Reyna (M, Man. City, English Premier League)
Returned from two-month layoff only to re-injure quadriceps.
Expected back in mid-January at City, 13th entering Christmas rush.
League stats: 7 games, 0 goals.

16. Kasey Keller (G, Tottenham, English Premier League)
Saw only league action of season during month on loan to
Southampton, then returned to Tottenham bench.
League stats: 4 games, 0 goals.

17. Gregg Berhalter (D, Energie Cottbus, German Bundesliga II)
Ejected in 12th start as Cottbus lost fourth in a row. Club barely
missed German First Division promotion last season; drop to third tier
now threatens.
League stats: 12 games, 0 goals.

18. Jonathan Spector (D, Man Utd., English Premier League)
Made first Champions League appearance of the group stage and
saw 11 minutes in League Cup since seeing EPL action in August.
League stats: 2 games, 0 goals.

19. Luchi Gonzalez (F, Sporting Cristal, Peruvian Torneo Clausura)
2001 Hermann Trophy winner has started three games and came off
the bench 11 times for Peruvian league leader.
League stats: 14 games, 2 goals