United States National Team announced their Athlete of the Year award winners. On the men's side, Clint Dempsey won the Athlete of the Year award. Dempsey also won the Futbol De Primera award, the other player of the year award associated with the United States National Team. "I'd like to thank the fans for voting me Athlete of the Year," Dempsey said. "It always feels good to be recognized for doing a good job at something you love to do. I'd like to thank my teammates and coaching staff for all their hard work, and hopefully we can have a better 2012." Two days after receving the award, Dempsey scored an hat-trick against Newcastle United FC. The Fulham FC player became the first American to score three goals in a single Premier League match.