[3] Gordon earned a spot in the starting lineup for 2005, but only played in five matches due to reoccurring injuries, including a strained hip and groin early in the season.

In August 2010, he was traded to neighboring Chivas USA for allocation money just one match short of his 100 league appearances with the Galaxy, during which time he notched 16 goals.

[7] Following the 2010 season, he was selected by Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the 2010 MLS Expansion Draft,[8] but was immediately traded back to Chivas USA, along with Alejandro Moreno, for allocation money and an international roster spot.

[13] Following Toronto's designated player signing of Danny Koevermans, Gordon became a dispensable asset and was traded along with Jacob Peterson and Nana Attakora to the San Jose Earthquakes for Ryan Johnson, allocation money, and an international roster spot in July 2011.

[15] Alan Gordon had a career best of 13 goals in 23 appearances with the Earthquakes that year, primarily as a late substitute alongside Chris Wondolowski and Steven Lenhart.

[22] Gordon earned his first call-up to the United States men's national soccer team in August 2012 in advance of a friendly match against Mexico.

He made his first international appearance on October 12, 2012, as a substitute against Antigua and Barbuda, where he provided a critical assist to Eddie Johnson, who scored a 90th minute game-winning goal.

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