“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've never met anybody who says they don't like the World Cup. If you're a soccer fan or not, everybody loves watching it, and I think it could be the same for other sports.” IfsThinkingWorldSportsFansMetsCupsSoccerWorld CupSoccer Fans Author:Landon Donovan
“I'm lucky to be doing what I love, and I appreciate that I can make a good living doing it. I love to play soccer-whether it's in a game, practice or playing with friends-so it isn't like I'm under pressure at all.” I CanPlayGamesPracticeLuckyAppreciatePressureSoccerUnder PressureGood Living Author:Landon Donovan
“Ten years ago, the level was nowhere near what it is today. (on soccer in the United States)” YearsStatesTodayLevelsUnitedUnited StatesTenYears AgoSoccerUsa 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
“Some things you can shake off, some things dig deeper than soccer.” DeeperSoccerShakesDig Deep 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