Losing Landon

It's true...it has finally happened. The boy toy of US soccer is going to Germany. No longer will the women (and girls) of the SF Bay Area get to see this specimine of a soccer player live and up close.

"U.S., MLS star doing 'right thing' Associated Press Landon Donovan is leaving Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes after four seasons and will return to Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.

The 22-year-old forward, voted the top player on the U.S. national team for three straight years, will rejoin the Bundesliga team in January after the end of a sharing arrangement between MLS and Bayer Leverkusen."

I know that there aren't many soccer fans out there, but take it from this convert, this is a HUGE loss to American Major League Soccer (the US will still get to have Landon for the men's US team, Olympics, World Cup etc.). Landon has played the last 4 years for the San Jose Earthquakes (for which we are season ticket holders) and it just won't be the same without him.

We look for comfort in times like these, I guess I'm seeking comfort in the blog world. A sad, sad day indeed.

 

Comments

[Faith]

I've always loved soccer and ALWAYS been attracted to soccer boys. But OHMYGOD, where has that particular greek god been hiding himself?? Hot doesn't begin to describe....yes, I'm drooling.

Great, now I need a cold shower.

[Kris]

Faith, he has been playing in San Jose, CA (near where I live) for the last 4 years (he's all of 21 years old right now). I met him once after a game and got him to sign a photo. He's short (5'6")but very yummy, all of the ladies and young girls just adore him.

[chica]

Yes, it finally happen! I cryed a lot when i read he was going to germany but now i'm happy for him!
I hope he'll do it great!
I love him a lot!