My thoughts on the possible signing of Landon Donovan.
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Simon Evans â€@sgevans
Klinsmann was interesting when he talked about his own 'Landon moments' where hunger faded. Said moving clubs helped keep him fresh.
Simon Evans â€@sgevans
Klinsmann was interesting when he talked about his own 'Landon moments' where hunger faded. Said moving clubs helped keep him fresh.
Ohh, so basically he'd train with us nov-jan and then play before maybe signing a perm deal ?
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Kay20
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Landon and Jurgen talk. A lot. I'm not surprised at this, and I bet he had something to do with it.
MLS playoffs run beginning to end of November. MLS Cup three weeks in. If LA make it into the playoffs (looking doubtful, but I'm thinking the team will eventually turn it around), he will not be here until December thinking he will take a couple weeks of vacation. Will give him 1 month to train with the team. Beginning of this year he had a week and did fine, so this should be good.
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Kay20
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From soccerbyives:
Klinsmann also addressed the comments made by Landon Donovan earlier this week, when he questioned his hunger for the game and wondered aloud about what his future holds after his contract with the Galaxy and this current World Cup cycle are over.
"Landon is a very intelligent player and very experienced," said Klinsmann, who added that he had to overcome the same hurdles as a player. "It's normal that your thoughts go all over the place when you think 'What's next? Where is my next challenge? How long will I play this game?'
"He has already played three World Cups. Those thoughts I think are normal. It's important that he's here, he focuses in and zooms in and gives everything he has for the national team. He's been tremendous in every training session. He's very professional, and when he has his open discussions with U.S. journalists, that's good to see. He's a thoughtful guy. Time will tell how much he wants to continue on the highest level. I had those moments too. They came when you were waiting for a next step."
Brand his remaining months his "MLS Farewell Tour"?
Klinsmann also addressed the comments made by Landon Donovan earlier this week, when he questioned his hunger for the game and wondered aloud about what his future holds after his contract with the Galaxy and this current World Cup cycle are over.
"Landon is a very intelligent player and very experienced," said Klinsmann, who added that he had to overcome the same hurdles as a player. "It's normal that your thoughts go all over the place when you think 'What's next? Where is my next challenge? How long will I play this game?'
"He has already played three World Cups. Those thoughts I think are normal. It's important that he's here, he focuses in and zooms in and gives everything he has for the national team. He's been tremendous in every training session. He's very professional, and when he has his open discussions with U.S. journalists, that's good to see. He's a thoughtful guy. Time will tell how much he wants to continue on the highest level. I had those moments too. They came when you were waiting for a next step."
Brand his remaining months his "MLS Farewell Tour"?
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Kay20
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From soccerbyives:
DONOVAN OPEN TO MOVING ABROAD
Landon Donovan may have spoken earlier in the week about possibly considering retirement two years from now, but that does not mean he has closed the door on playing in Europe again.
Following Friday's training session, Donovan was asked about whether he would contemplate joining a European club if one were to come calling this summer. And the Los Angelex Galaxy attacker, who spent a second loan stint with Everton earlier this year, responded by saying yes.
"I'd be open to anything," said Donovan. "I'm always open-minded to pretty much anything. If that were to happen I would consider it, but I'm still a Galaxy player and probably will be for a while."
DONOVAN OPEN TO MOVING ABROAD
Landon Donovan may have spoken earlier in the week about possibly considering retirement two years from now, but that does not mean he has closed the door on playing in Europe again.
Following Friday's training session, Donovan was asked about whether he would contemplate joining a European club if one were to come calling this summer. And the Los Angelex Galaxy attacker, who spent a second loan stint with Everton earlier this year, responded by saying yes.
"I'd be open to anything," said Donovan. "I'm always open-minded to pretty much anything. If that were to happen I would consider it, but I'm still a Galaxy player and probably will be for a while."
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SoCalMike
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Which should be read "Please, Everton, come and get me!!!"
It's fair to say at this point that he wants an Everton transfer moreso than playing out his Galaxy contract. This is the first time I can remember that he has taken this stance since he's been a Galaxy player...
Seamus Colemole
Previously deathbyropeandglass
He needs to either sign or stfu really, i'm bored of all this talking about how great Everton are while he's 3000 miles away.
Dushku
Player Valuation: £1m
Donovan is acting like that stunning girl you see in any bar / club, that normally you wouldn't even consider approaching , 'cos she'd normally just look down her nose at you. But, she's smiling, playing with her hair and trying her best to look approachable.. I just hope Everton, unlike me, have the common sense to just go over and ask "her" out and not live to regret it !! - Having bad flash backs now 
Not his fault Everton have no money.
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Alvin Toffler
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GOAL Donovan, 3rd minute against Scotland!
Get the [Poor language removed] in!! USA USA USA *throws Vs aimlessly around the forum*
chriswho
Player Valuation: £5m
5-1 USA over Scotland
Donovan with 3 goals, 1 assist, and one cross that was knocked down for a great Bradley strike.
In other words, Donovan was an essential playmaker on ALL of the 5 goals tonight.
And he hit the post too...
The talking points from the announcers were all about if he's lost interest in soccer based off his comments and play lately. Sadly, they never wondered if maybe he just wants away from LA...
It's got to happen. Please make it happen bill. For us and for Landon.
A modest proposition.
Just home from USMNT v Scotland - a hat trick + an assist for LD. First time I've been in the stands live with Donovan on the pitch. After Bill has him signed all nice, we'll need a collection to make sure yours truly has his JAX - LPL shuttle booked with a nice seat in the Park End within shouting distance of lcab. I'll confine myself to home matches, no need to be greedy. Well?
Hat trick + assist = mezzrow delivered and parked in his seat just in time for Z-Cars, eh? Not much to ask, if you consider it in the proper context. I await the shower of dosh and your support
Just home from USMNT v Scotland - a hat trick + an assist for LD. First time I've been in the stands live with Donovan on the pitch. After Bill has him signed all nice, we'll need a collection to make sure yours truly has his JAX - LPL shuttle booked with a nice seat in the Park End within shouting distance of lcab. I'll confine myself to home matches, no need to be greedy. Well?
Hat trick + assist = mezzrow delivered and parked in his seat just in time for Z-Cars, eh? Not much to ask, if you consider it in the proper context. I await the shower of dosh and your support
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