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Landon Donovan

Landon Timothy Donovan (born March 4, 1982) is an American association football player for Los Angeles Galaxy and the United States men's national soccer team.

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Donovan hat-trick as U.S. hit five past Scots

Landon Donovan struck a superb hat-trick as the United States crushed Scotland 5-1 in a friendly international on Saturday handing the Scots one of their most humiliating defeats.

Juergen Klinsmann team's fifth successive win was a sparkling performance against a woeful Scotland team who were unable to match the speed and creativity of the Americans.The U.S. were 2-0 up inside 11 minutes and never looked back as they produced the kind of high-tempo display their German coach has demanded of them."We had a wonderful start with two early goals which really set the tone and the team really kept the rhythm throughout the entire game," said the former Germany striker and coach.Donovan had said earlier in the week he was finding it hard to get motivated but on Saturday there was no short of hunger from him in an outstanding display from the U.S's all-time top scorer, who now has 49 goals.The L.A. Galaxy forward opened the scoring in the third minute and then eight minutes later midfielder Mic...

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  1. Los Angeles Galaxy says Landon Donovan will forgo loan this offseason

    Landon Donovan is staying put this offseason, forgoing the chance to be loaned to a European club for the third straight winter.Donovan scored two goals in 13 matche...

  2. Don Garber: MLS has no intention of accepting transfer offers for Landon Donovan

    HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Major League Soccer plans to keep Landon Donovan .MLS commissioner Don Garber said the league has no intention of accepting transfer offers for...

  3. Brazil beats US 4-1 as Neymar stars; Klinsmann: Americans 'need to get an edge more nastier'

    Brazil had its way with the U.S. soccer team, with the stars in the famous yellow jerseys dribbling past the Americans and generally pushing them around for the firs...

  4. L.A. wants to end slump against San Jose

    With almost a third of the season completed, the Los Angeles Galaxy are last in the Western Conference.It's been a shocking start for the 2011 Major League Soccer Cu...

  5. Klinsmann's impact showing for improving U.S.

    When German Juergen Klinsmann took charge of the United States national team 10 months ago he promised to bring a change of style as well as results and if Saturday'...

  6. Houston hosts L.A. in MLS Cup rematch

    The Los Angeles Galaxy will head to BBVA Compass Stadium to take on the Houston Dynamo on Saturday in a rematch of MLS Cup 2011.Los Angeles undoubtedly wishes it cou...

  7. Donovan scores hat-trick as U.S. hit five past Scotland

    Landon Donovan struck a superb hat-trick as the United States crushed Scotland 5-1 in a friendly international on Saturday handing the Scots one of their most humili...

  8. Everton wants to keep Donovan for longer; Arena says Galaxy won't extend

    LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton wants to keep American midfielder Landon Donovan beyond his 10-week loan period, but Los Angeles Galaxy coach Bruce Arena says he d...

  9. 4 years of disappointment and heartache behind him, this World Cup is Donovan's moment

    IRENE, South Africa (AP) — The words came haltingly, then not at all, as Landon Donovan tried to explain how much the goal meant to him.He's the greatest player the ...

  10. Donovan thinks disallowed goal will serve to increase US interest in World Cup

    IRENE, South Africa (AP) — Landon Donovan thinks the controversial decision by a referee to disallow a U.S. goal will serve to increase interest when the United Stat...

  11. US midfielder Michael Bradley says Italy match will be real test before World Cup qualifying

    Michael Bradley knows from experience just how tough a test the U.S. faces when it plays Italy on Wednesday.But that's exactly what the Americans are looking for in ...

  12. Montreal ready for defending MLS champion L.A.

    The Montreal Impact have bucked the expansion label over their last five games, and can take another step toward a positive debut season Saturday when the Los Angele...

  1. After 4-1 exhibition loss to Brazil, coach Jurgen Klinsmann says it's time for US to get nasty

    When the United States plays soccer powers, the Americans have a tendency to look at the opponent with a little awe."Sometimes you see Brazil on the calendar, and yo...

  2. Landon Donovan : Edson Buddle and Herculez Gomez deserve a look for US World Cup training camp

    NEW YORK (AP) — Landon Donovan thinks Edson Buddle deserves a look for the U.S. training camp ahead of the World Cup, and Herculez Gomez, too.Charlie Davies still is...

  3. The latest news from the USOC - May 30

    Discus thrower Jeremy Campbell (Perryton, Texas) tossed a new world record of 62.18 meters en route to his gold-medal finish at the BT Paralympic World Cup in Manche...

  4. Landon Donovan greets MTV crowd, talks about volunteering and visits Letterman

    NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off a plane from South Africa, U.S. midfielder Landon Donovan spoke to a group of student volunteers.Donovan was a surprise guest as part of a ...

  5. Roberto Mancini says Manchester City may be interested in acquiring Landon Donovan

    HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini may be interested in acquiring Landon Donovan from Major League Soccer and the Los Angeles Galaxy .The ...

  6. Landon Donovan's penalty gives Galaxy 2-1 win at DC United

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Landon Donovan's penalty in the second half gave the Los Angeles Galaxy a 2-1 win over D.C. United on Sunday night.It was Donovan's first goal sinc...

  7. Looking to Algeria, Landon Donovan thinks the best is yet to come for US

    IRENE, South Africa (AP) — Landon Donovan thinks the best is yet to come for the U.S. soccer team.Yes, 2006 was a disappointment and even the quarterfinal finish in ...

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