Donovan at Club Leon

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by jond, Jun 10, 2016.

  1. largegarlic

    largegarlic Member+

    Jul 2, 2007
    Well, this is really weird. I thought he was decent when he came out of retirement a couple years ago with the Galaxy, but I'd have to imagine there would be diminishing returns at this point.

    I'll also miss him as a commentator. He wasn't great, but I thought he was improving and was better than some other options. But I'm sure he'll be back in that role soon enough...
     
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  2. UnitedBorn

    UnitedBorn Member+

    Dec 7, 2015
    301
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    King of Leon - Landon Donovan @ Leon
     
  3. zlatan_but_a_car

    Botswana Meat Commission FC
    United States
    Oct 16, 2017
    Same.
     
  4. GiallorossiYank

    GiallorossiYank Member+

    Jan 20, 2011
    NJ/Roma/Napoli
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    LD is in my top 3 fav players of all time.... but this is just mehhhh to me.

    Idk
     
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  5. Eighteen Alpha

    Eighteen Alpha Member+

    Aug 17, 2016
    Club:
    Stoke City FC
  6. vreleven

    vreleven Member

    Jul 20, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Dang it!!!!!!!!

    I swore I was not going to watch any more MFL games this week after the news of the one I will never mention again decided to play for MX broke. But I love LD and will be following his latest adventure. :(
     
  7. chivamex10

    chivamex10 Member+

    Mar 1, 2010
    your mom's house
    Club:
    CD Chivas de Guadalajara
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
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  8. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    Should be an interesting case of MLS vs MX
     
  9. dougtee

    dougtee Member+

    Feb 7, 2007
    this must be an insane amount of money upfront
     
  10. Pl@ymaker

    Pl@ymaker Member+

    Feb 8, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Same here
     
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  11. tomásbernal

    tomásbernal Member+

    Sep 4, 2007
    Club:
    Portland Timbers
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That's the winner for me! Great work, zanderbz!
     
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  12. Independiente

    Independiente Member

    Colorado Rapids
    United States
    Mar 15, 2005
    Littleton, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wow. I can hardly believe this, but think it's cool for him to be able to play the sport he loves one more time in Mexico. Very cool indeed. Makes me want to fly down there and watch him play. I wonder when he will get in his first game there. I'm guessing in some non-Liga MX competition at first, but who knows. I'm sure they must see him as a last 15 minutes sub at forward? I would be surprised if they play him in a wing position at his age. Anyhow... I'm looking forward to watching Landon play one more time (was at his final game in Colorado).
     
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  13. Winoman

    Winoman Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De!

    Jul 26, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  14. chivamex10

    chivamex10 Member+

    Mar 1, 2010
    your mom's house
    Club:
    CD Chivas de Guadalajara
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    You should. Guanajuato is a cool state. If you go make sure to pass by San Miguel de Allende.You’ll have a good time:thumbsup:
     
  15. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    Practicum for his eventual coaching job? I expect him to play very little and to be on the bench a lot.

    His 2016 return has been underestimated: LAG made the playoffs with his help, and they went out when he got injured.

    In Spanish, a "pared" (wall) is a quick interplay between two or more players who pass the ball to each other to avoid tackles, in attack. Donovan was very good at it.

    So, "Las paredes no son muros: Donovan @ Leon."

    Or whatever.

    * Muro is another word for wall, without the soccer-related connotation.
     
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  16. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  17. punintended_13

    punintended_13 Member+

    Atlanta United
    Mar 22, 2010
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    #67 punintended_13, Jan 15, 2018
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    Here is him being presented to fans at Club Leon's stadium, being followed by I presume a press conference.
     
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  18. TheFalseNine

    TheFalseNine Moderator
    Staff Member

    Arsenal
    United States
    Jul 15, 2014
    Norman, Okla.
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    @bungadiri, can we get a thread title change? Landon Donovan at Club Leon
     
  19. bungadiri

    bungadiri Super Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jan 25, 2002
    Acnestia
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Done. Still seems weird, though.
     
  20. sidspaceman

    sidspaceman Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 20, 2002
    AMÉRICA DE CALI
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
  21. Beastmode21

    Beastmode21 Member+

    United States
    Jan 19, 2009
    Seattle, WA
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't want to pretend to think this is a good idea of LD, but I will say he looks leaner and more fit than he did in his comeback with the galaxy.
     
  22. adam tash

    adam tash Member+

    Jul 12, 2013
    Barcelona, Spain
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I predict LD will "turn back the clock" and open up a can of whoop a** on LIGA MX
     
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  23. Rahbiefowlah

    Rahbiefowlah Member+

    Oct 22, 2001
    Las Vegas
    Landon is always good for what he says. If he puts it out there he makes himself back it up. He looks fit.
     
  24. VBCity72

    VBCity72 Member+

    Aug 17, 2014
    Sunny San Diego
    Club:
    Plymouth Argyle FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    God that uniform is like a walking billboard. Too much advertising going on.
     
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  25. CyphaPSU

    CyphaPSU Member+

    Mar 16, 2003
    Not Far
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Great shirt number. Hoping he can find fitness and form.
     
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