Days after being left off the United States Mens National Team, Landon Donovan became the all-time leader in goals in the MLS.
Donovan scored twice in the MLS opener to bring his total to a record 136 goals. Donovan has now scored 158 total goals in you include the playoffs. Donovan passed previous record holder, Jeff Cunningham, with a strike in the second minute against the Philadelphia Union in his first game since not making the USMNT roster.
Donovan has made many headlines this week as he was left off the World Cup squad that is traveling to Brazil this summer. When asked about his feelings toward being left off the roster, Donovan was ever the gentleman.
Based on my performances leading up to camp, based on my preparation for the camp, based on my fitness, based on my workload, based on the way I trained and played in camp, I not only thought I was part of the 23, I thought I was in contention to be starting. That’s why this has all been pretty disappointing.
“I’m not angry. I’m disappointed. I’ve spent most of my adult life and majority of my life in general dedicating myself to the sport in this country and representing my country. I was really looking forward to the opportunity to play in another World Cup and help this team. Having been in camp for 10 days, I really thought I was going to contribute in a real big way, probably bigger than I expected going in. From that standpoint it’s disappointing. I think every one of my teammates would probably echo those same words.”
The 2014 World Cup kicks off June 12, but Donovan will be watching with the rest of us from home. The LA Galaxy’s next game is again the Chicago Fire on June 1.
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