Christian Gomez, center, is back in the limelight for D.C

CARSON, CA - MARCH 22: Midfielder Christian Gomez #10 of DC United celebrates his goal scored against the Los Angeles Galaxy during their MLS...

COMMERCE CITY, CO - MAY 15: Christian Gomez #10 of the Colorado Rapids controls the ball against Real Salt Lake during the MLS game...

COMMERCE CITY, CO - MAY 15: Christian Gomez #10 of the Colorado Rapids controls the ball against Real Salt Lake during the MLS game...

Christian Gomez has had a hand in most of Colorado's goals this season

Fernando Clavijo is hoping Christian Gomez can ramp up Colorado's offense

Chicago's Chris Armas, left, helped put the clamps on Christian Gomez and D.C. United

D.C. United's Freddy Adu and Christian Gomez celebrate their playoff victory over the Red Bulls

D.C. United's Josh Gros, Alecko Eskandarian and Christian Gomez celebrate Gomez's goal

D.C. United's Christian Gomez celebrates a goal against Chivas USA

D.C. United's Christian Gomez vies with New York's Amado Guevara in their matchup

Christian Gomez (center) of the MLS All-Stars is surrounded by Chelsea's Frank Lampard and Michael Essien...

Christian Gomez and D.C. United face a tough hurdle in the Chicago Fire

D.C. United's Christian Gomez in action at the 2005 MLS All-Star game

Christian Gomez, center, gave D.C. a 3-2 lead with a well-placed diving header