All Eyes On The Captains
19 November 2009
A captain does more than lead a team. They're more than the coach on the field.
They are the personification of the team, the heart and soul that drives the greater being.
On Sunday when Los Angeles and Salt Lake collide for the league championship, two captains will take their teams to the brink of history.
Will it be Landon Donovan, the 2009 award magnet looking to add more hardware?
Or will Kyle Beckerman control the middle of the field and find the first trophy for his club?
If either of these captains can take over the game, their team is likely to hoist the cup.
Soccer is not a one ...
Teammates Go Head to Head
12 November 2009
One game for a spot in the finals. Two teammates going head to head.
An attacking midfielder versus a defensive midfielder. It's the match up that often can determine not just the flow of the game but the outcome as well.
On Friday night USMNT stars Landon Donovan and Ricardo Clark will fa ...
Now It Matters
30 October 2009
Two Teams. Two national team stars. One City.
The only Super Clasico in the U.S. never quite deserved the honor of that title.
That changes Sunday when USMNT stars Landon Donovan and Jonathan Bornstein go head to head in the most meaningful derby in the nation's history.
It's offense vers ...
Seattle In His Sights
26 October 2009
One game to complete what looked impossible a year ago.
One game to go from last place to conference champion.
One game to make the difference.
Closing out the regular season on Saturday night, Landon Donovan led Los Angeles to the top of the western conference table by providing both goa ...
Make It Six
21 October 2009
1 year. 15 games for his country.
5 goals, 10 assists.
Of the USMNT's 19 qualifying goals, he scored or assisted on 12.
Now, who do you think took home player of the year?
Those stats alone could warrant the award, but Landon Donovan's leadership and total control on the field certainly ...
Ticket Punched
11 October 2009
To qualify for South Africa Saturday night the USMNT needed the full 3 points.
Down 1-0 to Honduras in the 55th minute, it was going to take an effort for the ages, and that's exactly what they gave.
Landon Donovan donned his CTR360s and supplied the game-winner, extending his national tea ...
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