I actually won a ticket to this game on a Large French Fries. Got a free hotel room, a tour of the locker room and a Team USA jersey with my name on it. When he almost had that goal, the place seriously erupted. Louder than any game I've ever been to, and I went to the World Series one year. Thanks for the memories, LD and McDonald's.
I actually liked Klinsmann's move on not picking Donovan. It was a risk that paid off because our young players (with our older players) get to show their potential against great players from national teams like Germany and Partugal. The Donovan era is over. They didn't need him to make it out the group stage, finally beat Ghana, almost beat Portugal, give Germany a run for their money and almost tying Belgium in the round of 16.
@@jayh3283 Looking back, I'm sure you can see that Donovan was needed. The generation in 2014 were failures. Like why would select Wondolowski. Yedlin and Green were busts
No, they both (him and the staff) decided that he would only play 30 mins, because he had a game in two days that he needed to play in with the LA galaxy. He did end up playing around 40 mins though, so sad he wasn't able to score
Landon, I know you will see this. No USA player I have ever watched had the touch you had. Your goal AND assist tallies speak for themselves. You were the real deal and you represented the US very well whether you played on domestic or foreign clubs, or when on the USMNT. Few talk about your great soccer posture with with you exploited your center of gravity. And, lastly, please know that I moved from Athens US to the UK in 2014. I was extremely disappointed by your absence in the World Cup that year. We needed you on the pitch...especially against Germany and Belgium. I don’t even want to think about what might have been. It was a pleasure to watch you play. I also want to thank you for explaining to my fellow Americans that when our national team does not qualify for the World Cup, it is tradition globally to support one’s conference. For Americans, it’s Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago and the rest of the CONCACAF. Thank you for everything! God bless you!
He was my American childhood star. I'm 17 now. He's the reason I went for the U.S. Sad to see him go. But now the U.S can look on to the future American talent.
You will be missed LD. Even though I am not American you inspire me. When the national team was in trouble you were the one that had more gutts and more determination than anyone else to take the team foward. Your courage and your character made you a leader and that is one of the things i liked most about you. And that leadership is something that nobody, not even Jurgen Klinsman, can take away from you. You deserved to go to the world cup!!!! You deserved to lead the nation!!!! Thank you Captain America!!!!!!
Even tho I'm a DC united fan and I was mad la galaxy won their 5th cup bc I hate la galaxy but I'll always have respect for the players especially Landon.....Congrats
No American coach would ever have left him out a world cup. But then again, Klinsman was not American and he would have never done that to any of his legendary partners in Germany. Him leaving Donavan out of his last well deserved world cup, will go down as one of the most unforgivable and despicable acts in world cup history.
Sacking him made no sense, but his coaching decisions before the World Cup and his decisions during that tournament were a big reason why the US didn't make it to at least the quarters.
The United States best player ever. Had grit and dominance for the game and it's team. He was the heart and soul of a Nation and I will never forget that Klinsman left him out of something he so truly deserved ,a last World Cup. God bless you Donovan and we will always be thankful for your best effort you gave on the field (10) a true champion
I'm glad they did this but looking back this organization did our golden generation so dirty. They didn't do this for Dempsey or Tim Howard. Just crazy. This organization abandoned the players that brought them success over on bad game that was caused by their mismanagement to begin with. Screw the guys over the USMNT from 2017-2019. Worst 2 years in the programs history.
... L:ogical and technical to score and pass the ball through while being the sober A:rquitech of a N:ever-ending support towards other D:irect fellow-players O:n the pitch and O:ut of it, and saying it O:therwise, he was a real N:umber nine plus one-outstanding player. (He is L. Timothy Donovan).
I feel more sad that he is the best thing the USA could create as a striker in history. He never won a CONCACAF Championship League, FIFA World Cup, Confederation Cup and Olympic trophy. Its time to create a premier league for the USA because the MLS suck at being a first division (if you can even call them that since there are no promotion and relegation and they are a franchise league). This is the last year I will watch MLS because I am starting to snap each time a statement by Don Garber comes out about the future of MLS.
Jin DuPre Soccer in America is nowhere near close enough to being ready for promotion and relegation. Nowhere near. All the USL and NASL sides would go bankrupt trying to compete. 25 years from now, we'll see. MLS isn't even 20 years old. Gotta give it time to grow. It's miles better than it used to be.
thank you... for what? A gold cup? There are guys playing in the Ecuadorean C league with more power, ability and class than Landycakes. Time for America to have the soccer hero it deserves. But for that, we need to get rid of MLS and place a promotion/relegation tier system that rewards good play rather than the stagnant shit we call a league right now.
Asalieri2 Your comment is so hyperbolic it's beyond ridiculous. Give respect where it's due. The guy might not have ever been world-class, but he was the best to ever suit up for the US, and has done more for US soccer than anyone will probably ever be able to do. There's a reason why more and more young American boys are starting to pick up soccer, instead of basketball and football, and it's because of Landon Donovan.
He could've stayed in Europe but he chose to play for the Galaxy. You clearly don't understand what defines a legend if you think 5 golden boots is the only thing that will get you there
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Think we would've gotten farther with Donovan in the World cup, sad to see Donovan retiring, we'll miss you ;)
Unrealistic expectations
I actually won a ticket to this game on a Large French Fries.
Got a free hotel room, a tour of the locker room and a Team USA jersey with my name on it.
When he almost had that goal, the place seriously erupted.
Louder than any game I've ever been to, and I went to the World Series one year.
Thanks for the memories, LD and McDonald's.
Deserved to be in the World Cup . Would have gave us energy like he always does . Oh well :(
I actually liked Klinsmann's move on not picking Donovan. It was a risk that paid off because our young players (with our older players) get to show their potential against great players from national teams like Germany and Partugal. The Donovan era is over. They didn't need him to make it out the group stage, finally beat Ghana, almost beat Portugal, give Germany a run for their money and almost tying Belgium in the round of 16.
+Jin DuPre I disagree with klinsmans move. Friendlies are for using your young players not the WC
if he was so bad why he was chosen as the best young player in the 2002 world cup???
He deserved to be in the 2014 World Cup. He earned it and we needed him.
@@jayh3283 Looking back, I'm sure you can see that Donovan was needed. The generation in 2014 were failures. Like why would select Wondolowski. Yedlin and Green were busts
Landon you are my hero i'll always remember you
landon donovan deserved to be in the world cup
He was
+langston jones wasn't
But Julian Green 😆😆😆
Should have had the full 90 mins. Thank you Landon.
No, they both (him and the staff) decided that he would only play 30 mins, because he had a game in two days that he needed to play in with the LA galaxy. He did end up playing around 40 mins though, so sad he wasn't able to score
Richard Maxmillan oh, i did not know that.
thank you for the clarification.
cptdex no problem
playoffs were starting soon with Galaxy
I was at that game... incredible. It's been some time but I still remember giving the standing ovation for him
Landon Donovan, Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Peyton Manning, Kobe Bryant
man i feel like everything has changed all within the last 3 years
Landon, I know you will see this. No USA player I have ever watched had the touch you had. Your goal AND assist tallies speak for themselves. You were the real deal and you represented the US very well whether you played on domestic or foreign clubs, or when on the USMNT. Few talk about your great soccer posture with with you exploited your center of gravity. And, lastly, please know that I moved from Athens US to the UK in 2014. I was extremely disappointed by your absence in the World Cup that year. We needed you on the pitch...especially against Germany and Belgium. I don’t even want to think about what might have been. It was a pleasure to watch you play. I also want to thank you for explaining to my fellow Americans that when our national team does not qualify for the World Cup, it is tradition globally to support one’s conference. For Americans, it’s Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago and the rest of the CONCACAF. Thank you for everything! God bless you!
That sign gets to me "LD you showed a country how to Believe Thank You" that one
The best of a nation; you will be remembered, LD
Come Back Donvan
I was at this game. Shame I was too young to recognize the importance of this moment. We will always miss you landon.
Greatest US SOCCER player ever. Never backed down at the World's Greatest Stage... Miss you bro!!!!
he's back
He was my American childhood star. I'm 17 now. He's the reason I went for the U.S. Sad to see him go. But now the U.S can look on to the future American talent.
I miss you Landon Donovan you were my first hero before anyone else. Thanks to you I want to be a professional Fútbol player.
Will miss him.
The feels are real, I grew up watching Landon Donovan and after 14 years he is retiring. I had a lot of great moments watching him. Thanks LD #10
thanks for the memories
Thanks Landon😃
I can't stop crying,Farewell Captain.Thank you for everything,we'll never forget you
The feels...... :( Thank you for everything Landon Donovan!!!!
A True Legend
going to miss you on the field Donovan you are still the best. #10
What a tremendous player he was. He tormented my Mexican national team for so long. He is dearly missed. I wish there were more like him.
This guy belongs in the soccer hall of fame
You will be missed LD. Even though I am not American you inspire me. When the national team was in trouble you were the one that had more gutts and more determination than anyone else to take the team foward. Your courage and your character made you a leader and that is one of the things i liked most about you. And that leadership is something that nobody, not even Jurgen Klinsman, can take away from you. You deserved to go to the world cup!!!! You deserved to lead the nation!!!! Thank you Captain America!!!!!!
Cheers to the US's finest skipper we have had! Thanks LD, you have changed the face of this sport in our country for years to come.
That Ian Darke tribute to Donovan gave me goosebumps. Perfectly summed up Donovan's career.
respect donovan from Algeria
Thanks LD !!
The hulkster brothers ! At 4:15 ...hahaha ......... I miss L.D .... Happy to see him from the beginning of his career
Even tho I'm a DC united fan and I was mad la galaxy won their 5th cup bc I hate la galaxy but I'll always have respect for the players especially Landon.....Congrats
Great player for the US.
Thanks you Landon!😭😭
Best player in US soccer history. LegenD 10
Who else tears up watching this?
No American coach would ever have left him out a world cup. But then again, Klinsman was not American and he would have never done that to any of his legendary partners in Germany. Him leaving Donavan out of his last well deserved world cup, will go down as one of the most unforgivable and despicable acts in world cup history.
Sacking him made no sense, but his coaching decisions before the World Cup and his decisions during that tournament were a big reason why the US didn't make it to at least the quarters.
The United States best player ever. Had grit and dominance for the game and it's team. He was the heart and soul of a Nation and I will never forget that Klinsman left him out of something he so truly deserved ,a last World Cup. God bless you Donovan and we will always be thankful for your best effort you gave on the field (10) a true champion
I always wanted to meet him but i cant anymore
Favorite American player I swear
He made the USA inspired us
YOU DESERVED TO BE AT BRAZIL 2014
FAREWELL CAPTAIN AMERICA
EL NUMBER UNO ALWAYS
How disrespectful of jurgen
Thank you Landon Donovan
El mejor jugador de EU que eh visto. El más inteligente también.
melhor jogador americano de todos os tempos.
I love you LD
Legend LD
SADDEST DAY FOR US SOCCER USMNT HASNT BEEN THE SAME SINCE HIS ABSENCE FROM 2014 WORLD CUP
We got Pulisic now lmao
Thank you landon
Thank you LD the goat in #10
I wanted to see him in the World Cup, oh well, will never happen again.
Thank you for the memories Landon Donavon thank you (I am a BOY)
TBE (TheBestEver)
this is really sad landon donovan will be missed
One I will be like him, many of my youth coaches I could be a star
This man was a good soccer player and terrible for our mexican team.
Still remember when he was 22
I miss yo LD
come back Donovan don't go
Donowon is help in usa football chnge the game
He played good
I hope I will be next to him in the US Hall of Fame! ☺
Well both of you guys after me!
One of the all time greatest goal scorers in football history
Klinnsman did him dirty
Cya LD you will be missed
I'm glad they did this but looking back this organization did our golden generation so dirty. They didn't do this for Dempsey or Tim Howard. Just crazy. This organization abandoned the players that brought them success over on bad game that was caused by their mismanagement to begin with. Screw the guys over the USMNT from 2017-2019. Worst 2 years in the programs history.
I WAS THERE
It was my birthday
... L:ogical and technical to score and pass the ball through while being the sober A:rquitech of a N:ever-ending support towards other D:irect fellow-players O:n the pitch and O:ut of it, and saying it O:therwise, he was a real N:umber nine plus one-outstanding player. (He is L. Timothy Donovan).
I feel more sad that he is the best thing the USA could create as a striker in history. He never won a CONCACAF Championship League, FIFA World Cup, Confederation Cup and Olympic trophy. Its time to create a premier league for the USA because the MLS suck at being a first division (if you can even call them that since there are no promotion and relegation and they are a franchise league). This is the last year I will watch MLS because I am starting to snap each time a statement by Don Garber comes out about the future of MLS.
Jin DuPre Soccer in America is nowhere near close enough to being ready for promotion and relegation. Nowhere near. All the USL and NASL sides would go bankrupt trying to compete.
25 years from now, we'll see.
MLS isn't even 20 years old. Gotta give it time to grow. It's miles better than it used to be.
And better than any Mexican player loll.Legend
What does this video have to do with Mexican players 😂
***** Donovan was awesome
***** who did you play for again?
+no limitz he had contract for ac Milan in 2006 when they were great
no limitz no not quite he refused to promote game in USA and didn't like Europe
Lik if u cri eve Tim
Liks
mohst sayd momnt of lyf evr cri
Why did Donovan not play in Brazil world cup 2014?
Whts the song called?
I'm from ecuador
But Dempsey breaked his record
Did I see someone who looked like hulk hulgen?
lol no first people now.
My idol *sniffs sniif*
Who wear a baseball hat to a soccer game (3:41)to the left.... But fr wtf✋but I still like the giants world series champions
😀
thank you... for what? A gold cup? There are guys playing in the Ecuadorean C league with more power, ability and class than Landycakes. Time for America to have the soccer hero it deserves. But for that, we need to get rid of MLS and place a promotion/relegation tier system that rewards good play rather than the stagnant shit we call a league right now.
Tottenham .Hotspurs
ooh yeah, all those goals against Concacaf's 'world powers' make it easy to rack up a good total.
Or perhaps in confederation cup to go all the way to the final?!?!
Tottenham .Hotspurs
confed cup is almost as worthless as gold cup.
Tottenham .Hotspurs well said
Asalieri2 Your comment is so hyperbolic it's beyond ridiculous. Give respect where it's due. The guy might not have ever been world-class, but he was the best to ever suit up for the US, and has done more for US soccer than anyone will probably ever be able to do. There's a reason why more and more young American boys are starting to pick up soccer, instead of basketball and football, and it's because of Landon Donovan.
Can he win 5 golden boots in Real Madrid? No? Lol legend my ass.
He could've stayed in Europe but he chose to play for the Galaxy. You clearly don't understand what defines a legend if you think 5 golden boots is the only thing that will get you there
Neither can a L Tri player either Lmfao
A Fire Inside Hugo Sanchez.
Javier Krämer Lmfao a player for 30 years ago.
Mexico is better then USA lol
Yay aaaaaa whooohwowowhhwhwwhwhwj. Nonsense
2nd
sorry, but this is a mediocre player :(