News about Landon Donovan

The LPGA began its 2024 season with a slew of new faces in its champions-only tournament alongside the celebrity of their celebrities, but it was the women's game's best name who stole the show on Thursday. Annika Sorenstam, the best women's golfer, was competing in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, which brings LPGA winners from the previous two seasons playing alongside a field of celebrities in a Stableford format. However, the 'amateurs' will be left feeling she's in the wrong category after the 10-time major winner revealed that despite retiring in 2008, her game is still very much in tact during the first round. The Swede, along with former soccer star Landon Donovan, scored 40 points to lead, two points better than MLB infielder Jeff McNeil. Jeremy Roenick, the former NHL standout, was shot on 17 greens but remained close behind with 36 points.

For the fourth time on Thursday, United States national team star and AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic was named US Soccer's Male Player of the Year for the fourth time. Pulisic has been crowned every other year for almost a decade, winning the award in 2017, 2021, and now 2023. His fourth player of the year award brings him up to a new all-time record for award winners, which was set by American legend Landon Donovan when he claimed his fourth in 2010.

The former L.A. Galaxy striker holds the world record for the most international assists (58) and is tied for the most international goals scored by an American (57). Klinsmann, who coached the United States men's national team for five years from 2011 to 2016, was omitted from the World Cup in Brazil nine years ago.

David Beckham joined the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 on a five-year, $32 million contract that was initially estimated to be worth as much as $250 million. Leaving aside the specifics, the English soccer legend was being paid handsomely to leave Real Madrid, and there was a desire to keep the deal. However, Beckham was already planning to return to the United States for another MLS season after getting a glimpse of Northern Italy while on loan with AC Milan in 2008. He wanted to remain in Italy, where the prestigious team and league were more appropriate to his illustrious career. 'Even if it's a s***ty little MLS squad that he doesn't actually care about, it's a huge deal to me,' his LA Galaxy colleague and former USMNT captain Landon Donovan said in the latest Netflix documentary Beckham. The final chapter of the four-part docuseries holds special meaning for MLS fans by providing an in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Beckham-Donovan conflict, their settlement, and the team's remarkable recovery.

San Diego Loyal SC, a team in America's second-division league, defeated Borussia Dortmund in an international friendly just weeks ago. The club has revealed today that they will be folding at the end of the season. The club's chairman, Andrew Vassiliadis, revealed that after the team's lease for the stadium at the University of San Diego had ended, the club had extensive look at a stadium and training center. 'We've been looking at all viable options up and down the coast for us to find solutions for academy, as well as stadiums,' Vassiliadis said. We've seen everything from [the city of] Oceanside to the [USA-Mexico] border, and no stone was left unturned.'

The USMNT defeated Trinidad and Tobago 6-0 to advance to the next round of the 2023 Gold Cup. Jesus Ferreira became the first player to win hattricks in back-to-back games, but also tied Landon Donovan for the most hattricks in USMNT history, with three. After getting off to a good start, Stu Holden, a commentator, referred to Ferreira as on air.

Commissioner Don Garber officially announced the decision on Thursday, as the United States' top-flight soccer league resumes its rapid expansion. In 2025 at Snapdragon Stadium, the 35,000-seat stadium, the new expansion club will play in MLS for the first time. Mohamed Mansour, an entrepreneur and investor, and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyay Nation, the MLS club in San Diego will be owned by the Kumeyay country. The San Diego Union-Tribune had previously reported that the franchise fee would reach $500 million.

Grant Wahl (left) was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame after being honoured posthumously with the Colin Jose Media Award. Wahl died on December 10 at the age of 49 after collapsing while reporting the World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Holland in Lusail, Qatar. He was honoured inducted into the Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas, with the award given to journalists who have long-term contributions to soccer in the United States. Celine Grounder (right) and his brother Eric accepted the award on behalf of Wahl's widow Celine Grounder (right) and his brother Eric.

Landon Donovan and Cesc Fabregas will compete in The Soccer Tournament in Cary, North Carolina, which also includes delegations from Borussia Dortmund, West Ham, and Wrexham. Fabregas, a member of and part-owns Serie B, will be playing and coaching the team in the tournament, while Donovan will be out for his former LA Galaxy teammates Mike Magee's Sneaky Fox FC. Former Bengals star Chad Johnson, who will play for Cincinnati FC alumni team Nati FC, will be among the former national team coaches, while Mia Hamm will be one of the former national team players coaching the US Women.

The late Grant Wahl in this year will be honoured with the Colin Jose Media Award, which is given to journalists who made long-term contributions to soccer in the United States. Wahl died on December 10 after collapsing while reporting the World Cup quarterfinals between Argentina and Holland at Lusail, Qatar. On May 6, the US National Soccer Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held in Frisco, Texas, the hall announced on Wednesday that Wahl will be honoured. Landon Donovan, Damarcus Beasley, Lauren Cheney Holiday, Kate Sobrero Markgraf, former US women's coach Jill Ellis, and Steve Zungul have been inducted into the hall.

Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar, was pushed to the bench for the last-16 match against Switzerland, as well as the quarter-final loss to Morocco on Friday. Fernando Santos' team rioted against Switzerland without him in the starting XI against Switzerland, with Ronaldo's replacement Goncalo Ramos scoring a hat-trick in the 6-1 victory, but Portugal couldn't muster the same results against Morocco. Ronaldo was said to be furious over being moved to the bench, and Donovan, a retired United States icon, suggested his participation in the roster, as well as the fact that it has hampered the Portuguese national team in Qatar. The former forward compared the situation to when England hero Beckham joined MLS side LA Galaxy in 2007.

Those who remembranced the Dutch team's humiliating World Cup loss on Saturday, former Team USA stars Alexi Lalas, Landon Donovan, and Clint Dempsey all offered some takeaways as the youth team prepares for the 2026 tournament in North America. We're back to 2018, where we were when we didn't qualify for the World Cup,' Dempsey said during Fox Sports' post-match service. 'They have made this world believe once more.' Dempsey's argument is unquestionably correct. The United States has gone from a disastrous failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia to a good group stage in Qatar, combining Wales and England, while beating Iran, 1-0.

Soccer fans were outraged once more on live television on Friday when a soccer fan shared an incorrect Round-of-16 bracket. The bracket incorrectly showed Spain playing Croatia and Morocco against Japan. Morocco may have seen Morocco playing against Spain and Japan playing against Croatia in the correct bracket.

On the final matchday of Group B with qualifying for the last 16 on the line, the USMNT faces Iran. The American team goes into the match knowing that only a victory will be good enough to progress. The United States ranks third in the group after ties against Wales and England, one point behind Carlos Quieroz's side. Iran will make it to the knockout stages in Qatar with a tie, as long as Gareth Bale and Co. don't shockingly defeat the Three Lions. However, despite the high stakes, Donovan believes the youthful roster will not break under the pressure,

Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley were both elected to the United States National Soccer Hall of Fame on Saturday and will be inducted along with Lauren Cheney Holiday on May 6 inducted into the United States National Soccer Hall of Fame. By the time, vote totals had not been revealed. Donovan, 40, was a midfielder and forward who scored 57 goals in 157 international appearances from 2000 to 2014.

Although a 0-0 draw for the United States against England can be seen as a positive result, one American media group believed the situation was much better than it actually was for the USMNT. FOX News erroneously tweeted out that the United States had advanced to the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup, prompting them to a now-deleted tweet. FOX News is a part of FOX Corporation, which also owns FOX Sports, which is the rights holder for the FIFA World Cup in the United States.

Landon Donovan has begged Gregg Berhalter to bring Gio Reyna in his starting lineup against England and says he is vital to the team's chances of victory on Friday afternoon. Reyna was a surprise dropout of the team against Wales, and the US continued to fail to break down its opponents in a 1-1 draw on Monday, despite playing well. The United States are third in Group B after Iran's victory over Wales and face two major games to determine the country's fate, and Donovan is insistent that Reyna must be on the field.

The television corporation, which has the sole English-language rights to the tournament in the United States, had slowed to a commercial break near the end of halftime, but it had to restart in the second half 14 seconds in. The channel nearly missed Tunisia as a result of cutting to the game's live stream late. On social media, US soccer fans were outraged, calling the FOX's coverage as 'pathetic' and a'shambles.' Several others have accused the broadcaster of sacrificeing game viewing time in order to squeeze in commercial opportunities.

Fox Sports, which has the sole English-language rights in the United States, was broadcasting its pre-match buildup ahead of England's Group B match against Iran as part of its double-header against Gregg Berhalter's squad's at 2 p.m. ET. However, its live stream went dark several times, including when it was cut off to commentators Ian Darke and USMNT legend Landon Donovan for their pre-match analysis. Soccer fans who had turned up early to watch the 8am ET game were able to burst into the corporation's 'Mickey Mouse' coverage.

Qatar Airways, the state-owned airline, would be a significant sponsor of FOX's coverage, ensuring that the Qatari government's production is effectively underwritten. According to anonymous sources familiar with FOX's development, the network was initially planned to use mainly remote production and transfer a small group of employees and experts to Qatar. Once the agreement with Qatar Airways was reached and finalized, the network's plans were changed. According to reports, the deal contained comped flights to the host country, presumably on the state-owned airline.

Christian Pulisic, the No. 2 in the United StatesMNT, will wear the No. At the Qatar World Cup, ten jerseys were worn, while Arsenal back-up goalkeeper Matt Turner was given the No. 10. 1 shirt. Pulisic and Co. returned to work on Monday to prepare for their Group B opener against Wales against Wales on November 21. The Chelsea forward follows Peter Vermes (1990), Roy Wegerle (1994), Tab Ramos (1998), Claudio Reyna (2002 and 2006), Landon Donovan (2010), and Mix Diskerud (2014) in wearing the No. 102. 10.

The fact that the US men's national team trained with Saudi Arabia is not enough. They did it in a less humid environment than a flat can of Coke, but it's not enough. They were not able to get the invite to what was effectively the Green Falcons' B-team, but it wasn't enough. It's because they did it while being offensively bankrupt, tactically disorganized, and as lost as a child is distracted by a shiny object at a county fair. In their last tune-up match in Murcia, which serves as home for a Spanish third division team, the United States appeared woefully unprepared on this stage.