Los Angeles Galaxy captain Landon Donovan told ESPN in an interview that he needs a break from his soccer career because of physical and mental exhaustion. Donovan said he will have to push through the next games as the Galaxy begin their playoff run against the Vancouver Whitecaps. "Your body's going to tell you it's time to take a break and that's what my body is telling me this year, there's no question. "I don't want to feel that way. I want to do it because I'm enjoying it and loving it," Donovan told ESPN. "So I need time where I can just pause, and breathe and rest, let my body heal, let my mind refresh, and I think at that point, I'll be excited to play again." Donovan has been a huge part of the United States National Team over the years. But after missing early World Cup qualifying games in September and October with a knee injury, Donovan isn't sure the team wants him around. "When you're a guy who's n...
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