“Fortunately for me, its my most favorite drill, and that is finishing. However, from a young age, soccer players in this country are not taught how to properly finish, and I think you see that through the professional ranks, that we dont have that killer instinct of the forwards from other countries.” ThinkingCountryAgeYoungPlayerTaughtInstinctSoccerKillersOther CountriesYoung AgeFinishingDrillsSoccer PlayerKiller InstinctMost Favorite Author:Landon Donovan
“I miss driving to Goodison Park. I miss just the positive energy of the fans walking into the stadium and how much they care about that club and the team. And I miss the players a lot.” CareEnergyPlayerTeamFansMissingWalkingClubsDrivingParksStadiumsPositive Energy Author:Landon Donovan
“I've never asked a player if they would sign my shoe. I've certainly had players come up, even before the game has started, and say, "Hey, after the game, can we trade jerseys?" It's kind of like, "Well, let's get through the game first and we'll deal with that later."” IfsFirstsWellsKindGamesDealsPlayerTradeShoesCome UpHeyJersey Author:Landon Donovan
“Do I feel pressure being a young player with high expectations? Nah.” FeelsYoungPlayerExpectationsPressureHigh Expectations Author:Landon Donovan
“The second-highest honor is playing for your country, and the highest honor is wearing the armband for your country. It shows that the players have confidence in me, and that feels good.” FeelsCountryShowsPlayerHonorHighestFeel GoodHave Confidence Author:Landon Donovan
“Most of us are in this more than just for playing soccer. We're in it for the bigger goal - to move it along for the next generation.” MovingPurposeNextSportsGoalPlayerGenerationsFootballBiggerAimSoccerNext GenerationFuture GenerationCommon PurposeMotivational SoccerPlaying Soccer Author:Landon Donovan
“There is something to be said for waking up every morning and seeing the sun.” SaidMorningSunPlayerSeeingFootballWake UpSoccerWakingEvery MorningWaking Up Every Morning Author:Landon Donovan
