List of international goals scored by Landon Donovan explained

Landon Donovan is a professional soccer player who played for the United States men's national soccer team from 2000 to 2014. In his 157 appearances for the United States, he scored 57 goals, making him the country's all-time male top scorer.[1] [2] Since July 22, 2017, Donovan has been tied with Clint Dempsey as the all-time male top scorer.[3]

Donovan scored in his debut for the United States, a 2–0 win over Mexico in a friendly played on October 25, 2000. His first competitive goal came on January 19, 2002, against South Korea in the 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup. A few months later, he played in his first FIFA World Cup, scoring against Poland on June 14, 2002, and Mexico on June 17, 2002.[4] During the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, Donovan scored six goals to help the United States qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where he did not score.[5]

On January 20, 2008, Donovan scored his 35th goal, against Sweden, surpassing Eric Wynalda to become the United States's all-time male top goalscorer.[6] At the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Donovan scored three goals, against Slovenia and Algeria in the group stage and Ghana in the Round of 16. His goal against Algeria, which took the United States into the knockout round, was named the second most significant goal in United States history by Sports Illustrated in May 2014.[7] Donovan scored five goals for the United States during their victory at the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, sharing the top goalscorer award with American teammate Chris Wondolowski and Panamanian striker Gabriel Torres.[8] Donovan retired from international soccer on October 10, 2014, having not participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[9]

Donovan has scored three hat-tricks during his international career: against Cuba in the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup (where he scored four goals), against Ecuador in a 2007 friendly, and against Scotland in a 2012 friendly.[1] The plurality of Donovan's goals came in friendlies, with 19 in 63 caps. He scored most of his competitive goals in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, at 18 in 34 matches, followed by FIFA World Cup qualification at 13 in 40 matches. Donovan scored five goals in 12 FIFA World Cup matches at the 2002 and 2010 editions. He also scored twice during the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, including once in the final against Brazil.[1]

International goals

"Score" represents the score in the match after Donovan's goal. "Score" and "Result" list the United States' goal tally first.[1]

List of international goals scored by Landon Donovan
DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1. October 25, 2000 1 1–0 2–0 [10]
2. January 19, 2002 10 1–0 2–1 [11]
3. March 2, 2002 16 2–0 4–0 [12]
4. 4–0
5. May 16, 2002 22 4–0 5–0 Friendly[13]
6. June 14, 2002 26 1–3 1–3 [14]
7. June 17, 2002 27 2–0 2–0 2002 FIFA World Cup[15]
8. March 29, 2003 33 2–0 2–0 [16]
9. May 26, 2003 35 1–0 2–0 Friendly[17]
10. July 6, 2003 39 1–0 2–0 Friendly[18]
11. July 19, 2003 42 1–0 5–0 [19]
12. 2–0
13. 4–0
14. 5–0
15. January 18, 2004 45 1–1 1–1 [20]
16. June 20, 2004 51 1–0 3–2 [21]
17. September 4, 2004 54 2–0 2–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification[22]
18. October 13, 2004 57 1–0 6–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification[23]
19. 2–0
20. June 4, 2005 63 1–0 3–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification[24]
21. 2–0
22. June 8, 2005 64 2–0 3–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification[25]
23. July 7, 2005 65 2–1 4–1 [26]
24. 4–1
25. July 9, 2005 66 Qwest Field, Seattle, United States2–0 2–0 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup[27]
26. January 20, 2007 85 1–1 3–1 [28]
27. February 7, 2007 86 2–0 2–0 Friendly[29]
28. March 25, 2007 87 1–0 3–1 Friendly[30]
29. 2–1
30. 3–1
31. June 12, 2007 91 2–0 4–0 [31]
32. June 16, 2007 921–0 2–1 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup[32]
33. June 21, 2007 93 2–0 2–1 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup[33]
34. June 24, 2007 94 Soldier Field, Chicago, United States1–1 2–1 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup[34]
35. January 19, 2008 97 2–0 2–0
36. June 15, 2008 101 The Home Depot Center, Carson, United States4–0 8–0 [35]
37. October 11, 2008 105 3–1 6–1 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification[36]
38. June 3, 2009 109 1–3 1–3 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification[37]
39. June 6, 2009 110 1–1 2–1 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification[38]
40. June 15, 2009 111 1–0 1–3 [39]
41. June 28, 2009 115 2–0 2–3 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup[40]
42. October 10, 2009 119 3–1 3–2 [41]
43. June 18, 2010 125 1–2 2–2 [42]
44. June 23, 2010 126 1–0 1–0 2010 FIFA World Cup[43]
45. June 26, 2010 127 1–1 1–2 2010 FIFA World Cup[44]
46. June 25, 2011 136 2–0 2–4 [45]
47. May 26, 2012 139 1–0 5–1 [46]
48. 3–1
49. 4–1
50. July 5, 2013 145 2–0 6–0 Friendly[47]
51. 4–0
52. July 9, 2013 146 6–1 6–1 [48]
53. July 13, 2013 147 1–1 4–1 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup[49]
54. July 21, 2013 149 4–1 5–1 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup[50]
55. July 24, 2013 150 2–0 3–1 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup[51]
56. 3–1
57. September 10, 2013 153 2–0 2–0 [52]

Statistics

Sources: RSSSF[1] and US Soccer[2]

By year

Year Goals
200011
200180
2002206
2003157
2004145
2005156
2006110
2007129
200893
2009155
201083
2011101
201263
2013108
201430
Total15757

By competition

Competition Goals
FIFA World Cup qualification4013
FIFA World Cup tournaments125
FIFA Confederations Cup tournaments82
CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments3418
Friendlies6319
Total15757

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mamrud . Roberto . October 30, 2014 . Landon Timothy Donovan – Century of International Appearances . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160401064228/http://www.rsssf.com/miscellaneous/donovan-intlg.html . April 1, 2016 . June 21, 2016.
  2. Web site: October 7, 2014 . #LegenD: Landon Donovan by the numbers . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20161201211855/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/10/07/10/18/141007-landon-donovan-by-numbers/ . December 1, 2016 . June 21, 2016.
  3. News: Goff . Steven . July 23, 2017 . Clint Dempsey leads U.S. to Gold Cup semifinal win over Costa Rica . . July 23, 2017.
  4. News: Arena . Bruce . Bruce Arena . October 7, 2014 . #LegenD: Bruce Arena recalls Donovan's breakout at the 2002 World Cup . United States Soccer Federation . June 21, 2016.
  5. News: Oberjuerge . Paul . March 27, 2009 . Love him or hate him, at least sports fans know the name Landon Donovan . . June 21, 2016.
  6. News: January 20, 2008 . Donovan sets record in Team USA win over Sweden . . . June 21, 2016.
  7. News: Strauss . Brian . May 20, 2014 . The 10 most significant goals in U.S. soccer history: Landon Donovan . . June 21, 2016.
  8. News: July 28, 2013 . Gold Cup: Landon Donovan, Chris Wondolowski & Gabriel Torres share Golden Boot . MLSsoccer.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160817010038/http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2013/07/28/gold-cup-landon-donovan-chris-wondolowski-gabriel-torres-share-golden-boot . August 17, 2016 . June 21, 2016 .
  9. News: Keh . Andrew . October 10, 2014 . Proper farewell, despite potential for awkwardness . The New York Times . June 21, 2016.
  10. News: October 27, 2000 . Donovan helps U.S. defeat Mexico . The New York Times . June 21, 2016.
  11. News: D'Hippolito . Joseph . January 21, 2002 . USA edges South Korea at Gold Cup; Cuba next . USA Today . June 21, 2016.
  12. News: Sherwin . Bob . March 3, 2002 . U.S. struts its stuff against Honduras . . June 21, 2016.
  13. News: May 12, 2002 . Team USA routs Jamaica in friendly . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160701164520/http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2002/05/17/Team-USA-routs-Jamaica-in-friendly/61781021608761/ . July 1, 2016 . June 21, 2016.
  14. News: June 14, 2002 . Poland v USA: American dream lives on . . June 21, 2016.
  15. News: June 17, 2002 . Mexico v USA: USA see off sorry Mexico . BBC Sport . June 21, 2016.
  16. News: March 29, 2003 . United States shakes off rust to beat Venezuela . USA Today . Associated Press . June 21, 2016.
  17. News: May 27, 2003 . USA sink poor Wales . BBC Sport . June 21, 2016.
  18. News: Cowles . Chris . July 7, 2003 . Donovan and Beasley give U.S. reason to hope . The New York Times . June 21, 2016.
  19. News: Cowles . Chris . July 20, 2003 . Donovan's four goals give U.S. major boost . The New York Times . June 21, 2016.
  20. News: D'Hippolito . Joseph . January 18, 2004 . Donovan's penalty kick pulls U.S. even with Denmark . USA Today . June 21, 2016.
  21. News: June 20, 2004 . U.S. slogs past Grenada 3–2 to advance in Cup qualifying . USA Today . Associated Press . June 21, 2016.
  22. News: Longman . Jeré . September 5, 2004 . U.S. gets a victory; El Salvador gets angry . The New York Times . June 21, 2016.
  23. News: Gardiner . Andy . October 13, 2004 . Donovan scores twice, powers USA to 6–0 victory . USA Today . Associated Press . June 21, 2016.
  24. News: Blum . Ronald . June 4, 2005 . U.S. team seeks Salt Lake cure . . Spokane, Washington . Associated Press . June 21, 2016.
  25. News: June 9, 2005 . U.S., Keller shut out Panama 3–0 in World Cup qualifier . The Seattle Times . Associated Press . June 21, 2016.
  26. News: Romero . José Miguel . July 8, 2005 . U.S. overcomes slow start to beat Cuba . The Seattle Times . June 21, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160619061414/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/sports/2002368116_goldcup08.html . June 19, 2016 . dead .
  27. News: Romero . José Miguel . July 10, 2005 . Gold Cup: Unpolished U.S. advances . The Seattle Times . June 21, 2016.
  28. News: D'Hippolito . Joseph . January 22, 2007 . Bradley debuts with a win over Denmark . USA Today . June 21, 2016.
  29. News: Arroyave . Luis . February 9, 2007 . For U.S., no handshakes—or respect—from Mexicans . . June 21, 2016.
  30. News: March 25, 2007 . Donovan's hat trick carries U.S. past Ecuador . . Associated Press . June 21, 2016.
  31. News: Ulman . Howard . June 13, 2007 . Beasley scores two as U.S. defeats El Salvador 4–0 . USA Today . Associated Press . June 21, 2016.
  32. News: June 16, 2007 . U.S. to meet Canada in Gold Cup semis . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160810040615/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-soccer-gold-idUSL1602290820070616 . August 10, 2016 . June 21, 2016.
  33. News: Irving . Duncan . June 22, 2007 . Controversy follows United States into Gold Cup Final . The New York Times . June 21, 2016.
  34. News: Dodd . Mike . June 25, 2007 . U.S. continues dominance vs. Mexico in Gold Cup final . USA Today . June 21, 2016.
  35. News: Jones . Grahame L. . June 16, 2008 . Barbados is no match for the U.S. in 8–0 loss . . June 21, 2016.
  36. News: Dure . Beau . October 11, 2008 . USA crushes Cuba, advances in World Cup qualifying . USA Today . June 21, 2016.
  37. News: Bell . Jack . Das . Andrew . June 3, 2009 . World Cup Qualifying: Costa Rica 3, U.S. 1 . The New York Times . June 21, 2016.
  38. News: Hersh . Philip . June 7, 2009 . U.S. beats Honduras in World Cup qualifier 2–1 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160811103305/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2009-06-07/sports/0906070026_1_costa-rica-honduras-landon-donovan . dead . August 11, 2016 . The Chicago Tribune . June 21, 2016.
  39. News: Dampf . Andrew . June 15, 2009 . Italy rallies to beat U.S. 3–1 at Confederations Cup . The Seattle Times . Associated Press . June 21, 2016.
  40. News: Longman . Jeré . June 29, 2009 . More assertive Donovan drives U.S. dreams . The New York Times . June 21, 2016.
  41. News: Longman . Jeré . October 11, 2009 . U.S. advances to 2010 World Cup . The New York Times . June 21, 2016.
  42. News: Ingle . Sean . June 18, 2010 . Landon Donovan leads USA fightback against Slovenia . . June 21, 2016.
  43. News: Longman . Jeré . June 23, 2010 . Desperate hope, dramatic ending for U.S. . The New York Times . June 21, 2016.
  44. News: June 26, 2010 . USA 1 Ghana 2: Landon Donovan says the Americans were naive after their World Cup 2010 exit . . June 21, 2016.
  45. News: Araton . Harvey . June 26, 2011 . In an early 2–0 hole, Mexico storms back to win the Gold Cup . The New York Times . June 21, 2016.
  46. News: May 27, 2012 . Landon Donovan's hat trick leads USA past Scotland 5–1 . USA Today . June 21, 2016.
  47. News: Zeigler . Mark . July 5, 2013 . Landon's back: 2 goals in 6–0 US win at Q . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160813180727/http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2013/jul/05/soccer-us-landon-donovan-guatemala-qualcomm/ . August 13, 2016 . . June 21, 2016 .
  48. News: July 10, 2013 . Wondolowski nets first-half hat trick as US thumps Belize . . June 21, 2016.
  49. News: July 13, 2013 . U.S. advances to Gold Cup quarters after beating Cuba . USA Today . Associated Press . June 21, 2016.
  50. News: Tannenwald . Johnathan . July 23, 2013 . Donovan leads United States to 5–1 win over El Salvador . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160808171246/http://articles.philly.com/2013-07-23/sports/40729877_1_landon-donovan-el-salvador-donovan-corner-kick . August 8, 2016 . . June 21, 2016 .
  51. News: Baxter . Kevin . July 25, 2013 . Donovan nets game-winner in 3–1 victory . The Chicago Tribune . June 21, 2016.
  52. News: Baxter . Kevin . September 11, 2013 . Americans punch ticket to World Cup . https://web.archive.org/web/20130920105841/http://articles.latimes.com/2013/sep/11/sports/la-sp-usa-mexico-soccer-20130911 . dead . September 20, 2013 . The Los Angeles Times . June 21, 2016.

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