Donovan Announces Intent To Retire

Earlier in August, the American forward of Los Angeles Galaxy Landon Donovan, revealed his intention of retiring at the end of the current season which comes as a surprise to many people around the world as Donovan is 32 years old but he still continues breaking records and making a name for himself despite being at that fairly elevated age.

Donovan was recently voted as the Major League Soccer Player of the Week after he managed to score 2 goals and provided 2 assists during his clubs’ resounding 6-0 triumph over Colorado Rapids. The veteran forward is now the all-time MLS goal-scorer with 141 goals as he surpassed the previous holder of the record which was Jeff Cunningham and now Donovan is also aiming on breaking the all-time record in assists in the MLS which is currently being held by Steve Ralston.

It seems like there is no way to stop Landon Donovan from making his mark on the history books of the MLS as he consistently continues on displaying impressive performances.

Another note-worthy recognition that Donovan has recently received was the Etihad Airways Player of the Month award for August as he secured a total of 3 goals and 6 assists in the previous month.

If everything goes according to planned and Landon Donovan does decide to follow through with his decision of retiring at the end of the ongoing season then he has less than 10 matches left to play before hanging up his boots and make the most out of what is left.

The teammates of Donovan are well aware of the few matches that are remaining in the campaign and they want to help the experienced player on breaking as many records as possible.

The 23 year old forward of LA Galaxy, Gyasi Zardes expressed that he will do everything he can to help Donovan in accomplishing that task.

“I would love to give him that record. He’s a phenomenal player. We’re talking about Landon Donovan here; he helped set me up for two goals. So I would love to help him break that record. I hope he keeps breaking as many records as he can before he departs.” Gyasi Zardes said as he stated that he wants to help Donovan break the all-time assist record.