He's won MLS MVP honors, shined against international competition, and, last month, he earned a spot on the U.S. team, ahead of established stars like Landon Donovan. Here, he discusses his improbable rise, his goals for
Landon Donovan isn't going to play for the United States vs. Ghana tonight. Jurgen Klinsmann left the all-time leading U.S. goal scorer home. For the second time in less than a week Donovan has poked fun at his roster snub,
For better and — occasionally — for worse, Landon Donovan has never quite been your typical American soccer player, much less the typical American superstar athlete. Your latest evidence: this must-watch ad for EA's FIFA video game series, which
Brian McBride #20 of the Chicago Fire and Mariano Trujillo #8 of Chivas USA vie for a high ball during the MLS match on October 23, 2010 in Carson, California. The Fire defeated Chivas USA 4-1. (Photo: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
FILE- In this June 23, 2010 file photo, Landon Donovan, front left, of the United States, celebrates after scoring a goal with fellow team members Clint Dempsey, back left, and Edson Buddle, front right, during a World Cup group C soccer match against