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Articles for Landon Donovan

Landon Donovan putting mental health at the center of his coaching approach
4 months ago

Landon Donovan putting mental health at the center of his coaching approach

LA Times  

Since he first retired from soccer nearly a decade ago, Landon Donovan unretired to play nine games with the Galaxy, spent six months in the Mexican league with León, played eight games in the Major Arena Soccer League, helped found a team in the second-division USL Championship and coached it to two playoff appearances, became part owner of a team …

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Former German star Marco Reus joins Galaxy ready to play versatile role
4 months ago

Former German star Marco Reus joins Galaxy ready to play versatile role

LA Times  

Former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus said even though MLS isn’t highly regarded in Germany, playing in the United States for the Galaxy was his first choice. “It’s a little bit hard to say, to be honest, it’s not a popular league in Germany, but when players come here like Messi, for example, then they pay attention,” Reus said. “I …

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Landon Donovan was told new hair transplant wouldn’t show up on TV. Part of it was missing
6 months ago

Landon Donovan was told new hair transplant wouldn’t show up on TV. Part of it was missing

LA Times  

His hair — or lack thereof — hidden by a cap, Landon Donovan sits next to his San Diego Loyal assistant coaches Nate Miller and Carrie Taylor on March 4, 2020, in Chula Vista. Apparently the two men have remained close since then — close enough that Magee felt comfortable asking Donovan a question that was on the minds of …

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Alexi Lalas and Landon Donovan lament Galaxy's long-standing woes
11 months, 1 week ago

Alexi Lalas and Landon Donovan lament Galaxy's long-standing woes

LA Times  

The surest sign a college football program is in trouble is when the alumni grow restless. Last week two of the biggest names from the franchise’ glory days — former captain Landon Donovan, who led it to four MLS titles, and Alexi Lalas, who played in the club’s first MLS Cup win, then went on to become its president — …

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The U.S. Men Got It Done—and Gave Everyone Watching a Heart Attack
2 years ago

The U.S. Men Got It Done—and Gave Everyone Watching a Heart Attack

Slate  

One thing we can say with certainty: The United States men’s national team didn’t take the easy road to the knockout rounds of the 2022 World Cup. Needing a win against Iran to advance, up one goal in the game’s final minutes, the USMNT had its back against the wall. 🇺🇸 🥺 @cpulisic_10 rompió el cero tras una ENOOOOOORME jugada …

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Soccer newsletter: Landon Donovan, Alex Morgan are part of Southern California’s all-time team
2 years, 6 months ago

Soccer newsletter: Landon Donovan, Alex Morgan are part of Southern California’s all-time team

LA Times  

Hello and welcome to the weekly L.A. Times soccer newsletter. He won two MLS Cups and two Supporters’ Shields in a 20-year career and made 22 appearances with the national team; he backed up Tim Howard in the 2014 World Cup. Donovan, who was born in Ontario but grew up in Redlands, also won two Supporters’ Shields and a U.S. …

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How did Bruce Arena become the most successful American soccer coach in history?
3 years, 1 month ago

How did Bruce Arena become the most successful American soccer coach in history?

LA Times  

On most days, Bruce Arena is among the first to arrive at the New England Revolution’s training center, a 68-acre complex carved out of densely wooded wetlands 30 miles south of Boston. “I did with some reluctance because I wasn’t sure it was the right thing to do.” There can be no doubt now since this season has provided the …

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Galaxy to feature statue of former star Landon Donovan at Dignity Health Sports Park
3 years, 4 months ago

Galaxy to feature statue of former star Landon Donovan at Dignity Health Sports Park

LA Times  

Landon Donovan and David Beckham will be forever linked in Galaxy history after bringing the team two MLS Cups during their six seasons together. Beginning this fall, the teammates will be forever linked outside the team’s stadium as well, with the Galaxy announcing plans Tuesday to place a statue of Donovan next to the bronze likeness of Beckham in Legends …

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