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NEWS ABOUT: Landon Donovan

Landon Donovan stories: 5 news summaries

(AP) - American players danced in the locker room and swigged bubbly after a thrilling victory last night in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, earned the US soccer team a trip to South Africa and another chance to impress at the World Cup. In one of the most exciting end-to-end matches the US... More »

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(AP) - Brazil’s “Beautiful Game” came alive in the second half today with three comeback goals in a 3-2 win over the upstart United States in the Confederations Cup final. Luis Fabiano scored two of the goals and Lucio added the third in the 84th minute to give Brazil its... More »

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Donovan is the Best in the US

Forward named Player of the Year for record 4th time, but should
he be Europe-bound?

(Newser) - Depending on whom you talk to, Landon Donovan is either the "best ever" American soccer player, or a great player who needs to play in Europe to truly test his mettle. The forward is now the first player to be named Honda Player of the Year four times, says... More »

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Becks Sidelined, Ignored in
MLS Debut

Toronto, LA achieve 0-0 draw in front of rabid Canadian crowd

(Newser) - A raucous Toronto FC crowd of over 20,000 jeered the Galaxy's best player on the field in their season opener yesterday—but it was the home-grown Landon Donovan and not costly English import David Beckham, who is still nursing a balky ankle. Toronto outshot the underwhelming Galaxy 14-2, and... More »

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US Beats Mexico in Gold Cup

Americans rally to make it eight straight at home against southern neighbors

(Newser) - Two second-half goals, including a milestone for striker Landon Donovan, lifted the US over Mexico for its fourth straight CONCACAF Gold Cup, the soccer championship for North and Central America. Donovan's 60th-minute penalty shot gave him 34 career goals for the home team, tying Eric Wynalda's record. The teams did... More »

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