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Birth
Born in Ontario, California -
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Landon Donovan's career
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Starts soccer
Donovan starts soccer at the age of 5 -
Olympic Development
At age 15 Landon Donovan is accepted into the Olympic Development Program/ -
U17 National Team
After being accepted into the development program Donovan was moved to the national U17 team -
Signs with Bayer
Donovan signed with Bayer Leverkusen, a German Team, at 17 -
U17 World Cup
Unable to adapt to German culture and lack of playing time on the field, Donovan negotiates deal to head back to the U.S. and play in the U17 World Cup. Scoring five goals throughout the cup and seven asists Donovan lead the team to a semi-final placement. Awarded the tournament MVP award -
Summer Olympic Games
Donovan starts once in the olympic games against Kuwait. Donovan scores deciding goal moving U.S. past group play -
Player of the year
In 2003 Donovan plays for the San Jose Earthquakes. After finishing last the year before Donovan leads them to win the MLS with 12 goals and 6 assists. Because of this he is named player of the year by the MLS. -
Traded to Galaxy
In 2005 Donovan is traded to the Los Angeles Galaxy. HIs first season here was one of the best he had so far. He ended the season with 12 goals and 10 assists and lead the Galaxy to another Championship. -
World Cup
U.S. looses to Ghana in 16th round. Donovan had scored the final goal in the game against Algeria to win the game and advance the U.S. the farthest they have ever been -
Controversy
Recently Donovan came off a short break from soccer after needing a mental and physical break. Because of this Jurgen Klinsman, team USA's head coach, left America's highest scoring striker off the roster for the next four World Cup qualifiers, stirring up anger among fans. -
