Everton have admitted defeat in their battle to keep Landon Donovan and he will now return to the USA after this weekend.
Following a tremendously successful spell with the club since joining on loan from LA Galaxy, Everton were hoping to extend the deal.
Galaxy have always maintained they wanted the international back on schedule and that is what will now happen.
The player himself said he would not mind staying until mid-April but Galaxy coach Bruce Arena was adamant the forward would return to Los Angeles on schedule.
Everton are hoping to bring him back possibly next year so they do not want to jeopardize their good relationship with the MLS side so they are not going to push the matter.