Landon Donovan: U.S. Men’s National Team Legend
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- Ussoccer.com recaps the U.S. Men’s National Team history of Landon Donovan, tracing his rise as a U-17 MNT forward through the heights at the 2002 and 2010 FIFA World Cups. Along the way, Landon remembers some of the other big moments in his legendary career for the USA.
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LD without a doubt the greatest player in US history.
You could argue against that. Clint Dempsey, Brian mcbride, and claudio Reyna can be in that discussion. There's no doubt Donovan was more talented than these guys but these guys did it MLS, Europe, for country and were non stop workers. Donovan quit in Europe a few times and took breaks from the game.
Bert Pantenaude
Christopher Gomez
No love for our goaltenders?
I think Pulisic might take that title.
Jonathan Thomason That may be happen stat-wise, but even then Donovan will still be the most influential American to play the game.
Even if Dempsey breaks Landon's goal record it won't change the fact that Landon has made soccer in America grow, he's one of the main reasons the MLS is growing every year and LD will probably be the greatest player in American history for the impact he's made on our country and the MLS. Thank You LD.
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Kris Thomas he is not "probably" he is indeed the best American soccer player ever in history
Yeah... he WAS American soccer for yrs. Without him we woulda been basically Honduras
hes the best for sure. when i think about the best american player i was always think of donovan being better than dempsey
Dempsey needed Donovan to be relevant even score his goals. Donovan didn’t need Dempsey to be relevant. The man did it from age 18 on his own. My hero for sure
I don't know why people can't understand why Landon Donovan is a legend. Landon Donovan is the best in USMT history because of how much he helped soccer gain popularity in the United States. He also holds almost ever record for USMT and MLS.
he was ridiculed
Rizona for an American
Pulisic is better, I like landon but Pulisic is better already.
@@squilliamfancyson3552 hell fu**in no the hell is you watchin my boy. You must be trrrrrraaaasshhhh to even compare the 2 especially at pulsic stage he couldn't hold landons jock strap if he asked him to
Yes he is a Legend, because he played alone in the usa with no other stars at his level, is more simple to play in Italy,or England or Germany or France and Portugal or Argentina,but Donovan played in the USA and he did very good in World Cup and Confedaration cup and Concacaf cup, and is for Landon Donovan that i became a USA national team fan and follower, maybe in 2022 world cup will be a final Italy Vs Usa
This man has been one of, if not the, most influential person on the growth of American soccer. He will forever be a hero for what he did, and this video did give me goosebumps. Well done.
Paul Caliguri and Alexi Lalas had more of a influence.. But I get what you're saying.
More than donovan? Can you explain how
@@deaundrebondscheeks2 🤣
He's the reason i began playing football. I loved watching it (i started watching it in 1997 when i was 5) but never got around to playing it until, 2002 when i saw us beat portugal. When i heard the name Landon Donovan, i got curious and decided to look him up. I do not regret that decision one bit, because i recall saying "this is who i wanna be." Since that day, i have continued to play.
good lines man
Lies again? Serie A Leader True Anal
This is Christian Pulisic who commented for yall who dont know
@@nwameperez9075Nice joke prankster
I will never forgive Klinnsman. Donovan was the MNT's best player, he deserved a lot more.
Nope Clint Dempsey is right now. It's Donovan's fault, he wasn't working hard enough don't blame jurgen
Charlotte Wheeler Not Klinsmann's fault that PrimaDonovan ran off to Cambodia to relax and do God knows what. He just wasn't good enough and didn't put in effort. He even said it himself that he wasn't good enough, so he wasn't selected. It's not difficult to comprehend.
futebolista fã da América Right before the World Cup, we set up the most chances of all in the MLS. This was him in a slump. Before that, he was quoted as playing the best soccer of his career. He received a bid from AC Milan. He also annihilated Mexico to send the USA to the World Cup. He also has a mental illness, which is not joking matter.
Don't you think that Klinsmann should have figured out how to motivate his best weapon rather than dispose of him and bring in a bb gun instead?
If landon would of been in instead of wondo he would if finished that shot and beat belgium
I agree, this move started the downhill of US soccer
now i'm mad at klinnsman all over again
***** Not even something great. All he had to do was add one more goal to any game at WC14, by assist or scoring and that could only have been a positive in light of the tight margins of those games.
Jurgen knows what he's doing. That was the best decision for the team. It's Donovan's fault he took a break from the game and was in terrible form for Galaxy. He just wasn't working hard enough and he thought he was an automatic roster spot and it back fired. The usmnt did fine without him. It's sad to say but it the honest truth. Donovan is a legend but his time is done and he's retiring now just face it and get over it. This team is playing much better under klinsmann than they did with bob bradley so be greatful we have a good coach
Chris, no one has said the Klinnsman isn't a good coach. in my opinion there are some things he does great, and others that leave people scratching their heads. i'll give him this much: he does have a way of surprising you. he puts in John Brooks, who had shown horribly with the team, and who would have thought he'd score what turned out to be our tournament saving goal? obviously Klinnsman deserves credit and he may be takign the team to new heights, but that being said, i think we the right to wonder if our best scorer and assist-deliverer in history could have a made a difference on a team that was highly lacking in set piece delivery (one of our few strengths) and depth at left midfield, evne if it was just as a second half spark plug. it was clear from day one that klinnsman and donovan had a rocky relationship, and yes, he wasn't in the best of shape, but cut donovan some slack. he'd been playing nonstop for this country since he was 17. that's a lot of devotion right there. he also couldn't have been thrilled with the team hiring a coach who as an ESPN analyst had been hating on him for years (klinnsman's son made it pretty clear that he had talked smack about donovan behind his back). the bottom line is there is no way of knowing if donovan would have made a difference in this tournament, but it's fair to wonder if he could have provided morethan someone like timmy chandler or julien green (who you might recall are german-american, and klinnsman has an automatic bias for them).
Ariel Sedeno Exactly my point Ariel. You telling me Donovan misses that Wondolowski sitter in the dying minutes against Belgium? No way. Like I said one goal more anywhere in the tourney amkes a big difference.
alamoaggie amen. This decision alone warranted firing klinnsman.
that was so freaking intense. Donovan made USA soccer more than just a joke in the eyes of other countries.
I am a big Mexico fan, but my favorite soccer player from CONCACAF is Landon Donovan.
traitor
What about Hugo Sanchez? Greatest North American footballer of all time.
What the fuck is wrong with you
+A Fire Inside Did I ask you? Do I ask for your opinion? No? Then do me a favor, and fuck off. Let him answer a question that I asked specifically to HIM.
Javier Krämer no one asked for your point, yet here you are getting offended. LMAO, typical Mexico fan
Never forget what Landon Donovan did to propel the U.S Soccer program forward. On behalf of all the fans in the U.S, thank you.
what a disgrace that he didn't play in last year's world cup, should have made the team
The sad thing is your comment has 64 likes, yet when it happened, about 70% of USA fans were for it...of course they were complete idiots...and its literally the worst moment in my sports life that he wasn't there...I hate Klinsmann. I hate the man
@@bonsaibrian no need to hate. But it was incredibly stupid to leave to Donavan off the team.
No matter what..he could have done "something" in Brazil...something
i was first on board with Klinsman making way for the Julian Greens...but after Wondolowski botched that goal #CouldveBeenMagic
Kevin Alviar it wasn't just shooting that we needed from him. his wing runs and set piece deliveries were badly needed (especially corners, sorry zusi).
Kevin Alviar he shoulda took the place of timmy i forgot his last name but the german dude didnt even play they shoulda had LD at least for that experience
No doubt in my mind that he would have been where Wondo was on the knock down and would have scored it against Belgium..
Donovan has rocketed the goal in the top corner so many times in his career. Most famously against Slovenia.
But as Alamoaggie also pointed out, our wing play was our weakness. Outside of 15 minutes from Julian Green and when DeAndre Yedlin was deployed as a winger, there were no standouts. Bedoya, Zusi, Davis... they all struggled to deliver.
Donovan was the counter king, the best passer, the best crosser, the fastest thinker, the smartest player.... we could have used that creativity.
Last year he played so well that AC Milan gave him a bid. He had a minor bump in his form, missed the WC squad, then picked it up again and is ripping the MLS apart with the most assists and goals ever. Form is temporary, class is permanent. We could have used him.
I can never understand why Donovan is hated as much as he is... he never went to jail, never beat on his wife, never shitted on his teammates, he seems to be a standup guy and mostly everyone who knows him has spoken well about him...
He gets alot of grief because he made choices in his life that made him happy..he didnt stay in the bundesliga because he couldnt get acclimated to German way of life...unless you're from southern california, you could never understand why he chose sunny california over Germany or Europe..
he had two successful loans to Everton, played well in limited number of games, and gained the respect of Moyes, his teammates and especially the Everton fanbase..most of whom would speak very well of Landon's time at Goodison Park
he chose to stay in MLS and help it grow..its obviously in a better place than it was 15 years ago,and it will continue to grow and get better, and in the near future we'll start to see an infux of quality players produced through the academy system.. I think in 20 years his staying in MLS will be more appreciated than it is now
Comment has aged pretty well :)
I’ll never forget that goal he scored in the 2010 world cup against Algeria. When everything seemed lost he stepped up and scored an absolute banger to win the match. I’ll bet the level of nationalism felt that day was equal to the day we claimed our independence from Great Britain. #LD10
Donovan scoring the goal vs Mexico at the world cup by sending USA to the quarterfinals for the first time since 1930 was even better.
I will never forget you Donovan...for the the last twelve years where my life has taken me...the one constant was US soccer and Landon Donovan...we will miss you forever!
Landon is a good example for younger generations, a man who never got into any legal trouble, and always played his best for his national squad. I do not know why he didn't go to the world cup, for he could have lifted the atmosphere and intensity in the locker room, and could have sparked the magic that team usa was lacking very much of.
While growing up in LA, it was always Landon Donovan leading the way for US soccer. I respect Klinsman's decision to leave him off the team for the World Cup. But despite me cheering with what seemed to be everything I had, something in my heart said the team wasn't the same without him. He has a special quality to him that very few players have, and its hard to put it into words. As an American soccer fan, I will surely be missing Donovan in the game of soccer, and I hope he does well in whatever he does outside of the game.
*Klinsmann
Bradley wasn't the coach this last World Cup.
Matt Broin Camilothegodfather Haha, should have had my coffee before posting. I'll go change it.
Wow where have you've been the past 3 years? Bob Bradley was fired after losing to mexico in 2011 gold cup. They hired jurgen klinsmann right after and the usmnt hasn't lost to mexico once and they've been robbed two victories against them
goosebumps. I can't wait for Friday's game. Donovan you will be missed.. Thank you for everything you've done for US soccer.
The greatest player in the Usa that I've seen play, played a lot in the final of the Confederations Cup against my Brazil. If I had been born in a more traditional country in football, I would have had a World Cup.
Great player USA legend ! coming from a Mexican. I enjoyed all games he played vs Mexico. That rivalry in the field was awesome.
Great job by US Soccer. Gotta give them a lot of credit. This is honestly such an amazing video!
I cried. #LD Forever in my heart.
I still think he left the game a little early. I would have loved to see him continue now.
***** I think there is a difference if you are a 36 year old striker and playing for the german national team.
+Rogdub
I think there's a difference between Landon Donovan and the likes of Klose and Ibrahimovic. LD was always miles behind
+Danimal Jr. he isnt saying donovan is as good or better, he is just saying that there are players who can keep their form for many years, and donovan quit before he started losing form drastically , so we will never know if he was one of those people
he wasn't put on the National team for the last world cup, came as a shock to him
+RONAN MANNING that was before Ibra was good
Because of the hype, it took a long time for me to warm up to him, but I sure will miss him now. Thanks for the run Landon.
I'm a huge Mexico fan, but this guy right here is my inspiration 😎
Ebenizir Trump Hugo Sanchez?
It was an honor watching such a legend Grace the field.... Thanks for the memories LD :' (
Most influential player in U.S Soccer and has done so much to grow the sport in America. Thanks LD.
most influential?
Chills, Tears, Butterflies, and a distinguish taste in your throat.. Not much more can be said or felt for a legend and an icon. Thank you Landon and US Soccer for the upbringing of this beautiful sport to this beautiful country.
I'm British, from Manchester and I'm a United fan and I support the US movement, some of the football fans out there are a disgrace. Beckham's one of ours and he's helped push the MLS. Think he's got his own club there now. Our rivals have setup New York City FC. Some of us are generally supportive to the movement, I like to keep track from time to time. Personally I think Donovan is a legend for the US and has helped push the sport stateside. People often forget how young the MLS is, and how much potential it has and how much it has grown. Facts.
Klinsman's dismissal of Donovan in the 2014 World Cup will go down as one of the worst decisions in the history of US Soccer. Donovan literally inspired and changed the entire attitude in America in regards to soccer. We'll miss you Donovan.
Jordan Gonzalez I don't think half as many people watched World Cups before Brazil. Being in the western hemisphere helped. PrimaDonovan only got his media darlings to try and undermine Klinsmann and his project.
What a hilarious statement that is. Were you not a fan back when the #4 ranked team in the world scored ONE point and were demolished in group play in 2006? No poor decisions were made there.....
Donovan should've been on the team in Brazil. Sure maybe he's lost a step but I can guarantee that he would've made the goal the Wondolowski missed vs Belgium at the end of regulation; sending team USA to the next round.
pitis2flie
so you really think USA had a CHANCE against Belgium?!
just for information, the keeper Howard did a RECORD against Belgium with the MOST saves in a world cup match. Belgium could make 10 goals...
btw Howard saved 16(!) times..
Landon donovan él mejor de USA
SI!!!!
I remember seeing him play, a very good player, greetings from Chile.
Landon Donavan you're are my American hero I hope to one day meet you in person and have my Landon's Donovan US Jersey Signed so I can frame it. I felt a personal disappointment when Klinsman cut you out of the WC team because you could have made a big difference... much love
Seeing my Country grow with great players just warms my heart!
PickleJuice99 he had 100-200 goals in 400+ games and he played in Mls, thats quite Average
I can't believe he is retiring from international play. I honestly feel like a part of my childhood is fading away. I have always been a fan of his ever since I was 6 years old. Thank you Landon Donovan!
Right!! Same here
what an endearing tribute video of Landon Donovan! Soccer and MLS is the only sport and league I follow and it is so hard to find friends and family to have that same passion, but when I meet that person with the same interest it is such a genuine find. So when I say my heartbreaks it truly feels like a break up from a relationship, because you are parting ways with someone you have followed and loved for many years. He has also helped me built new lasting friendships so it just shows how much Donovan is an iconic figure whom has helped grow this sport in America. To me and my soccer friends we have gotten front row seats to see the growth and change he has done to this country. Friday's farewell game I will be watching with a heavy heart so with that I say #ThanksLD.
Love Soccer, especially Int'l Soccer and Top-quality domestic leagues, but Average = Trash = MLS, that is the problem. It would be easier to find friends that like MLS if it was a better league but we have jackasses running the league who won't take the training wheels off, and selfish owners who don't care about the necessity of improving the league as much as they do filling their pockets. Landon by himself and guys like Beckham could only do so much for the league.
KenDaKingArrives sigh I do agree :(
KenDaKingArrives the problem is the usa citizen give their money to European clubs when they come to usa to play friendly matches. They come with empty pockets and leave with filled up pockets. Mls is doing good I think. I following a mls team now. Because that is our league. Some countries from latin america have worst legues and they support it anyways.
tulio J. cosma Yes some people are like that and will support their country's product no matter what, thinking their money will help. But don't forget, things are different here in the US. Don't ignore the concept of American exceptionalism ("we're better than everyone else, or SHOULD BE better"). Here's another related idea: some people here only want what one thinks is the best thing available. "If the product ain't the best, or among the best, it's irrelevant or unwanted". This is the same reason some people only buy Japanese or German cars, or watch Anime with subs over Dubs or purely American cartoons. Not everyone will support something just because it was "made in America" if they think it's not up to snuff, they don't want it until it is. That's the way things are up here.
As for me, I'm no authority but if I thought MLS was doing good and was run WELL, I'd be following it too. If I felt the best players residing in our country were playing in MLS instead of slipping through the cracks like this Miguel Ibarra guy (all I see is average/physical play MOST of the time,with mostly decent foreigners worth looking at that are better than most of our average natives, few natives like Nguyen with some skill to make me wonder if they'll flourish in Europe and with the USMNT like Dempsey or fail like Zusi)and making MLS comparable to at least South America or even Mexico, maybe then i'd start watching regularly (only CCL progess vs Mexican clubs will define this, IMO). If our players were coached correctly from childhood to a European standard, then my following of my fellow American players would not be limited to just the guys in top Euro leagues or the USMNT, but a more respectable, elite MLS. But hey everyone has their own opinion, taste, or eye for talent. I occasionally follow from a distance and have a slight interest in my local team because of Henry and Cahill, though they are poorly run, like the NY Jets just with a foreign company for an owner(ugh) which limits my interest in ever taking them seriously. The league improves every year, but is it at THAT level yet? Not quite. I'll wait, just from afar.
KenDaKingArrives well yes. It matter of taste. I dont watch England league, because i really want to watch live soccer. In stadium, I rather watch any inferior league in stadium then very good one on tv. I bought season tickets for nycfc. Mls can be way better then any league in the world, but us the fan can make that possible. Fifa want soccer in usa get better because they now the big money is here. With nycfc and orlando city joining the league for the next season. And Atlanta in 2017 and sacramento doing some good stuffs for a spot in mls. Things are changing about soccer in usa
Landon Donovan is the best player in the US of all time. This man inspired me to play soccer and root for the country I was born and raised in. #ThankYouDonovan
This video just underscores what an absolute crime it was that Donovan was left off the 2014 World Cup roster... LEGEND
Hopefully more and better US soccer players will show up in the future, but Landon Donovan will be a star for ever in my heart. God bless you Landon for ever . . . and look I am chilean.
Donovan definitely helped USA understand and love soccer more I'm sad to see him go I only got to watch him in 2006 and 2010 klinsman (major typo) really ruined something great who knows maybe we could of gotten to to the semis bradley wasn't playing how us fans wanted him to with all those mistakes he made. Yes jones made errors too but Donovan is our heart of the team I feel really down though because he's only 32 and leaving he is the sole reason why I still play today all throughout high school , The passion and everything I felt because of L.D I think him not making the team broke his heart and it just wasn't the same. But guys let's PRAY he's our captain in the Olympics !!!!!
I feel that man. But I think what Klinsman did for this world cup worked as well. When he set up his lineup, he wasn't thinking about the 2014 world cup, but the 2018 one. And even though these players haven't been fully molded yet, we had a good run that exceeded my expectations.
LD is the shit, and although I was hella sad when he didn't get picked to play for us in the WC, I look forward to seeing this team grow.
alajauan lewis hes back he plays for leon
@@HKD2 yeah, the 2018 world cup never came for Jurgen.
Landon could've and should've played in 2014 world cup USA did so awesome without him but.... I really truly deeply believe usa would've beaten belgium if he played!
would've could've should've
Listening to him recall the gw versus Algeria instantly gave me Goosebumps. Incredible player can't believe Klinnsman kept him off the 2014 squad. Thanks for the memories Landon!
That goal gets me everytime. Good memories
Thanks Landon for EVERYTHING!! You inspired me from the USA to FRANCE!! :) We will never forget the best american soccer player!!
How this dude never made it on the European stage is beyond me
He did, it just didn't get that many chances.
Seth Wright I know that. "Made it" means he never became a superstar
+MrKarlozz I know what it means, I thought you meant it the other way like he never made it TO Europe.
Seth Wright haha its all good.
Seth Wright Maybe it was a scammer and not Landon :O?? Mind blown
That ending with Donovan scoring against mexico to make it 2-0 was cool.
In that era USA was a formidable contender in the soccer ⚽ world. Coach Bruce arena elevated the USA national soccer ⚽ team. USA was ranked number #15 or 13 in the world. They were brave man. They were playing friendly matches against strong European teams. USA was respectable for like 7 years. 2000-2007
when I was younger, I used to collect football cards. I had thousands of them, but I had only one US player, Landon Donovan. I thought it must have been some legend or so. And now I see that he is indeed.
So much memories, thanks for your dedication to the game for all those years.
Because of what this man did for US soccer I can rest easy knowing that in 10-15 years the US will be the best in the world. Any one who disagrees just take a look at the olympics, we prevail in every sport we care about here in the US. And soccer is progressing and growing here. we may not be the best now but with our population and giant athletic gene pool the next messi/ Ronaldo will come from the US mark my words we will be world champs in my lifetime I can say that much. Thanks to this amazing man and what he did for US soccer.
david torres You know what man you couldnt be more wrong! First there's no way USA will be the best in the world in 10-15 years I'm telling you then dont come cry to me just saying... Second US dont prevail in every sport you "think" you are the best nation in the world but no....You only have more medals because US is a huge country but mostly developed...US knows how to get talents and then there are other countries that are huge but dont take talents like India, Mexico and even China but there are nations that are actually better in terms of population like UK, Germany, Russia and maybe France...
@@pedropires4528 all those countries you named train in the US with US training and drugs. So really they are US built, and US success stories. They just don't play for the US when it comes to nationals. Everyone always leaches off of America because our idiot politicians let them. Even our enemies (China and taliban) get supported and funded by our unelected idiots in office. Anyways that is besides the point.
But things like ping pong, soccer etc are not things that America is excellent at.
@@thecensoredmuscle563 what? Obviously some people train in the US as some Americans train in other countries of course xD. At the most I can say US has good conditions to train no more than that but that's a weak argument. I just said that if some countries and there are very few had the same population as US they could be equal or better what US does is good but not that good actually...
Almost made me tear up not going to lie lol but thanks to Landon and other players they made soccer a bigger sport in our country. I will for sure miss this legend!!
Best Times and great memorys ❤️ growing up as a LD10 fan. My favorite player since i first saw him during the WC 2002 (and i am german 😋 )
Such an inspiring player. He was my role model growing up and while I am no special player in soccer, I just think back to the moment against Algeria me at 10 years old being the youngest at the bar at 11 in the morning cheering and screaming my lungs out and everything is worth it. Thank you LD for making the beautiful game so much more beautiful.
Bienvenidos a México Landon, eres un Gran Leyenda!
He should of been on the US team this past World Cup dammit!
I've said it before and I'll say it again, if Landon is on the team USA does not get a point.
A part of me fell apart when he announced it was over... Donovan, you will be missed, hero! Thank you for everything!
#USA
landon thank you for the memories and putting the beautiful game on the map in usa!!
"we belong to the greatest. country in the world " amen to that !
He should have been in 2014 World Cup....
THANKS LD, You changed soccer in this country forever.
The greatest player in USA history. And one of the legends of North American soccer/futball and perhaps beyond. And the best player in MLS history. Landon, you grew the USA game like no other. Leading us to the quarterfinals in the World Cup, the 2010 comebacks, the Confeds runners-up, the Gold Cups. I'm no Galaxy fan, but all I can say is THANK YOU LANDON!
What are the chances that in the future that Landon Donovan could be the Head Coach of the US National Team?
Klinsman leaving Donavan out was the most disappointing and despicable thing anyone had ever done to a national team. You never leave the best guy that played and represented your country out of the most important tournament on the planet. But like Klinsman' s son posted on local media, " ha ha ,my dad cut you from the team". Losers.
Thank you donovan. I remember watching that match vs algeria and when you scored that goal, i remember jumping and yelling in the living room in the morning and waking up the entire household. You carried this sport into a new era where kids want to play soccer now than ever before. Thank you.
Thank you Landon Donovan, my hero.
The biggest mistake of you federation was not to have fired the klinsman and kept the donovan
Ecuador better be ready, cuz our team captain is back :')
We will be waiting
Clint Dempsey is captain america. I don't know why people don't respect that.
Christopher Gomez Because they're idiots.
Technically "Captain America" is Claudio Reyna. Just saying
Gaaaayyy we actually scored a good goal not a shitty penalty from your "Captain"
iam so happy i was born growing up to see you play London , US soccer is not going to be the same without you , if only you went to the world up 2014 dammm i really was hoping you play , Love you London !
Thank you for the memories LD!
unambitious is landon , he could have played more in the premier league but chose to stay in the mls
No matter how hard it is to say, this current roster is garbage and the match with Colombia proves it...
I was so sad to see them play like that.
What do you think the score will be today?
+Dawson Ramsey 2-1 USA
Yea, I'm glad they won, and they were looking pretty solid the first half, but man that last 30 minutes looked like amateur night. They fold under pressure...Brooks on the other hand had an amazing night! Solid defense
+GuitarxWolf I predicted the score! :)
A Legend in USA soccer that is no doubt. Thank you for the memories. After that goal vs Algeria in South Africa... I never stop believing. I BELIEVE THAT WE CAN WIN! THE 2018 WORLD CUP! I BELIEVE THAT WE CAN WIN!!!
Thank you, LD! You're always my favorite forward!
Thumbs down. Little Debbie/Landycakes/Primadonovan is a talented player, no doubt. Never challenged himself, gave up on the USMNT and his club in 2013 and is flawed in general, just like the rest of us. Jump off the hype machine, people. Scoring against CONCACAF and from the penalty spot is a lot different than scoring against world powers...see Dempsey for that... or Brian McBride. I will thumbs down these worship videos because the USMNT is about the USA, not him or any other single person.
david hughes you're sweet
I have a ton of respect for LD but you're 100% correct.
Cam5FC I am too. Fuck You.
I've done this 1000x and it never sits in with haters so I'll just sum up a quick argument.
1) Hugo Sanchez has 29 goals for Mexico. He's regarded as one of the best ever. Donovan has 57 goals, and he has more goals than Dempsey without penalties. Donovan has 15 penalties. Dempsey trails Donovan by 18 goals.
2) Before this WC, Donovan had more goals than Messi, Ronaldo, Ibra, Rooney, Drogba combined. 5 that is, with an additional one counted as an own goal.
3) The challenge he took was to inherit the duty of yanking the MLS upward on it's growth, which essentially will produce future American talents. I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but the previous American league crashed. The MLS was desperate, and him staying and him still being the American hero significantly helped it grow and become stable to the point that it is today. I would have loved for him to stay in Europe, but carrying the burden of bettering the future is a good option too.
4) He showed what he could do at the WCs, and he went to Everton twice and annihilated just to show he can do it. He put up 2 goals and 6 assists in a month. That's David Silva numbers. He had a similar experience again. He also won Player of the month.
5) He has 58 assists. The second most assists is Cobi Jones, at 22. Clint Dempsey has 12.
6) You will thumbs down these videos because you are an unprecedented hater who has no reason to hate the most influential player in the growth of American soccer but chooses to do so again, for no reason.
7) This is about celebrating a legend of US soccer. Nowhere is this stating he's bigger than the team. And in case you're unaware, EVERY other country on Earth celebrates their legends.
shnickel1 Outstanding post!
Great video for a great ambassador of this country!
Best of luck in all your life's journeys LD.
This mentality of american football players is a dying breed. LD lived for this team, he excelled at club level as well. He was one of the hardest working players we've ever had, I miss this guy for sure and I'm thankful for all of the memories he gave me wearing the red white and blue.
A true champ!! There is nothing also but thank you....
What amazing memories! Tears and goosebumps all at the same time. LD is US Soccer.
Those "Our Way" clips definitely got me crying. We'll miss you LD.
Even as a Mexico fan, I have nothing for respect for Donovan. Such an amazing player. G.O.A.T by light years in U.S soccer
true greatness in football comes in many form.. brilliance, loyalty, tenacity, courage. i pity the fools who yaff about stats and try to insult a true football icon. all you show is how clueless you are about the essence of the beautiful game.
For the glory he brought to his country, the hope his teammates and the inspiration millions of kids, Landon deserves this tribute.
Thank you for the wonderful memories LD! You inspired me to watch soccer, without you and what you did for US soccer, I know at least for myself I would not be watching soccer. You made me care about a sport that I never thought I would......
Can't stop crying,Landon I'll follow in your footsteps,I'll make you proud,trust me
Landon Donovan is a hero, he inspired us all, and I have the greatest level of respect for him. Anyone who had the opportunity to watch him should feel honored, his name is going to live on for a very long time.
Named my son Donovan cause of this man right here.
Such a legend, I respect him so much, he had amazing vision and unreal skills!
OMG I was waiting for this moment for ages
I'm from italy-argentina i remember u..tks u for that...u r the Best...wauu..for ever 💪 soccer player.."historia"..tks sr💯❤️
Exactly 3 years ago today and this video still gets me
What a legend! Landon Donovan, Thank You!
It is amazing to me that passion is either rewarded or condemned based on certain looks. Donovan appears as an ass, but plays like a thoroughbred...and the man actually loves and gave heart to the USA team...and dare I say influenced younger players like myself and generations now playing on the world scene. He is definitely an icon and one of the reasons we can now cheer for our country with a reason to hope for victory, Thanks Landon for your excellence and contribution for "soccer" in America both on and off the pitch!
Landon Donovan will always be an American soccer hero. He gave birth to the dos a cero. He has helped put us soccer on a new level.
Ever since I was little I've loved Landon and he has been my hero and inspiration my entire life, I don't know why but I have always loved him. He is a complete and utter legend, no one in the current USMNT is fit to lace his boots, some of the young lads have no idea how much of a legend this guy is. Without here, the USA wouldn't be the team they are, he made soccer in the US big, he is soccer.
even thoe i am a mexican fan, is sad watchin donovan retire. best american i have seen.
Gives me chills
LD has accomplished so much for his country, his club and has, most importantly, help establish the US spirit as a player on the world's football stage.
The best us player and for me one of the top five of concacaf
i'm a brazilian guy here but i"ve to adimit this guy is a legend i used to watch this guy and all your expetise ...
Just came to pay respects to a legend, greetings from Mexico.
there are certain players whose career, when it comes to an end, should not be judged for its success (or lack of) at club level, but on the basis of its performance, compromise, achievements and influence in his national team. Donovan is one of the greatest examples of this type of players...
Couldn't of said it better!
Lol what. Why?
He is the reason why I play soccer/football/futbol today