US Soccer: Loss to Brazil showcases good and bad
After winning five consecutive games including a 5-1 rout of Scotland on May 26th, it was all looking bright for the US Men’s National Team. The Jurgen Klinsmann system seemed to be taking form in the minds of players and it was beginning to translate onto the field. Wednesday night’s match versus Brazil was going to be a challenge, but the recent play of the Yanks made everyone...
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US Soccer: Brazil Preview
Landon Donovan in the 2009 Confederations Cup Final versus Brazil.
Saturday’s 5-1 victory in front of a record 40,000 plus crowd is the type of style we expected. The US played with tenacity and speed, using quick touches to set up exhilarating chances near the net. This created a beautiful game we have never seen from United States, a game we were promised would come.
Even though...
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Michael Bradley Incredible Goal For USA
Michael Bradley scored a nice goal Saturday night during the U.S. Men's 5:1 victory against Scotland.
Landon Donovan led USA with three goals while Bradley and Jermaine Jones each had one.
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Donovan scores hat-trick, US wins easily
Just three days after making comments to the media that suggested he might be losing his passion for the game of soccer, Landon Donovan put on the U.S. national team uniform for the first time in eight months and helped ease fears that we had seen the last of him at his best.
The leading scorer in U.S. national team history made a resounding return to national team duty, scoring...
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6 days ago
Scotland Proves No Match for Klinsmann, Donovan, and Floridian Humidity in Exciting but Predictable Friendly
Besides the running jokes on Twitter about the Scots sweating whiskey through their pores in the sweltering and oppressive Florida humidity, Scotland really looked to be struggling (and, frankly, simply looked tired) all night against a US side under new(ish) direction and sporting new Where’s Waldo uniforms. The latter joke seemed particularly apropos, as the Scottish defense...
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Donovan hat trick leads US past Scotland 5-1
Landon Donovan scored his first international hat trick in five years to lead the United States to an easy 5-1 victory over Scotland in a friendly on Saturday.
Donovan scored in the third minute, then added a pair of second-half goals in his first game with the national squad following an eight-month absence due to injuries and commitments to his Major League Soccer team, the Los...
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United States 5-1 Scotland – Match Recap – Friendly – 26 May 2012
The United States wasted no time as Landon Donovan put them on top in the third minute. The goal was a result of turnover good play in the midfield which resulted in a great chance for Donovan. His first shot was saved but he quickly followed up and sent a shot just under the crossbar to make it 1-0.
The momentum stayed with the USA as they dominated chances and extended their lead...
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Donovan makes record 125th start for US
Landon Donovan set a record with his 125th start for the United States, returning to the American lineup for the first time since September as coach Jurgen Klinsmann made five changes for Saturday night's exhibition against Scotland.
Donovan's 125 starts are one more than defender Jeff Agoos from 1988-03.
Central defender Geoff Cameron, midfielder Jermaine Jones and forwards...
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An Everton Return Would Please Landon Donovan
LA Galaxy star Landon Donovan today reinforced his desire to return to English Premier League stalwarts Everton… in some capacity.
Talking to FIFA’s website, the American forward said, “”I would absolutely like to come back. There’s no question about that. And I know I will be back at some point. Now, whether I’m back as a player or just as a fan, who knows...
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Video: Goalie scores amazing 100-yard goal
The American spotlight at Everton’s match against Bolton on Wednesday was supposed to shine on Landon Donovan, the U.S. World Cup star who returned to the English Premier League club on short-term loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy. Donovan played all 90 minutes and performed well, particularly in the first half, but compatriot Tim Howard received the primary attention....
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
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