Donovan ended his international career following a 1-1 draw with Ecuador on Oct. One of 17 MNT players to reach the 100-cap milestone, Donovan got there the quickest, becoming a centurion at 26 years, 96 days in a friendly against Argentina on June 8, 2008. Though since surpassed only by Dempsey and Altidore, at the time of his international retirement, Donovan also led the MNT in World Cup Qualifying appearances (40) and goals (13). In Concacaf Gold Cup play, he’s the tournament’s all-time leader in appearances (37), goals (18), assists (17). Soccer, Donovan’s 92nd-minute goal was celebrated throughout the United States, and not only rescued the USA from early tournament elimination, but pushed the MNT to a first-place group finish for the first time since 1930.īeyond his success in the 2010 World Cup, Donovan also redefined what it means to be an MNT standout. Running at full speed, Donovan appeared out of nowhere to tuck the rebound into the lower left corner. The young striker made a one-touch cross to Dempsey whose shot was denied. After two touches Donovan laid it off to Jozy Altidore on his right. In the dying minutes of a fiercely-contested group stage match against Algeria, goalkeeper Tim Howard made a shot and immediately distributed the ball to Donovan with a thunderous 40-yard throw. In a career laden with memorable moments and smashed records, Donovan’s performance in the 2010 World Cup is surely among his most memorable.

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