Landon Donovan Named US Soccer Athlete of the Year

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It's hard to believe that just six months ago, many were wondering if Landon Donovan would crumble under the pressure of another World Cup.

Instead, he flourished, scoring three goals and leading the U.S. national team to the top spot in a first-round group for the first time in 80 years. For that performance, as well as his leadership on a Los Angeles Galaxy team that won the MLS Supporters Shield, Donovan was named the U.S. Soccer Federation's male athlete of the year on Monday.

Launched in 1984, the award is voted on by fans, journalists and VIPs connected with U.S. Soccer. Donovan also won the honor in 2003, 2004 and 2009. Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Kasey Keller and Donovan were the only men to have won it three times.

 

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