But he also knows that to stay in LA is to start waving goodbye to any meaningful soccer career at the age of 31. If he keeps banging goals in for Aston Villa in the Premier League, he will be noticed. He will not be noticed playing third fiddle to...

This year, that’s not a card Falcioni can play. So in Guardiola and Falcioni we have two extremely successful coaches who, for different reasons, are having difficulty enjoying the end result of their work. And if a coach can’t enjoy winning, why would...

Houston Dynamo Brad Davis missed last year's M.L.S. final with a leg injury. Late in the first half of Houston’s semifinal at Kansas City, Davis had lunged for the ball with his left foot but seemed to catch his right foot on the turf as his right leg...

The USA international’s second loan spell at Goodison Park is over and he will now return to LA Galaxy for pre-season training ahead of the 2012 MLS season. Neville felt that Donovan was better in his second stint with the Toffees and is aware that he...

Donovan: Phil Neville insists USA international will be missed at Goodison Park Everton captain Phil Neville insists Landon Donovan will be missed after he returned to LA Galaxy following the conclusion of his loan spell. It was the second time the...

Galaxy star Landon Donovan admits he will be back at Everton one day and hopes it is as a player. The USA international recently finished his second loan spell with the Premier League club and now has a close affinity for the Merseysiders. Donovan is...

Drenthe’s corner found Gaye. His header was blocked, but Stracqualursi tapped in for his second goal in two FA Cup starts. Taylor-Fletcher managed one effort for Blackpool in reply, but he was injured and subsequently stretchered off in a lacklustre...

He said: “I think he plays better up the pitch for us, but it’s hard depending on personnel to get him up there for us. He’s a handful for opponents. “He will be one of the best for sure.” Landon Donovan, who had missed his farewell appearance through...

Ian Holloway’s Tangerines, while Leighton Baines played despite suffering from illness, so the game-free weekend will at least provide the manager with a chance to get some of his unfit players back in the fold. The return of Steven Pienaar, cup-tied...

And if you can combine good footballers with a good attitude, you’re well on the way to being a good side. It’s a mix Everton have unearthed in recent weeks. It’s been no coincidence that Everton’s improvement in 2012 has been because their more...

He said: “I think he plays better up the pitch for us, but it’s hard depending on personnel to get him up there for us. “He’s a handful for opponents. He will be one of the best for sure.” Landon Donovan, who had missed his farewell appearance through...

Robbed of the chance to say his proper goodbyes on the pitch, laid low with a bout of flu, Landon Donovan emerged after the final whistle to bid farewell to an appreciative Goodison Park. Whilst his stay was brief, the Toffees have once again been...

Here is how the Americans Abroad did this weekend: Tim Howard started, played 90 minutes and made 5 saves in Everton's 2-0 win vs. Blackpool in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday. Landon Donovan did not dress for Everton. He was out with the flu.

Landon Donovan was struck down by illness and fellow loanee Steven Pienaar was cup-tied. Tim Cahill was said to be carrying "two or three injuries" and Moyes also had Shane Duffy, Nikica Jelavic, Phil Jagielka, Leon Osman, Jack Rodwell and Victor...

2Blackpool 0Everton manager David Moyes was delighted to see his side navigate their way past Blackpool and book a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals yesterday -- particularly given the number of players he had unavailable.The Toffees had an influential...

Ellis/Getty Images Landon Donovan proved to be a quality addition to Everton during his loan spell with the English club. Landon Donovan 's last game in an Everton uniform, at least for the time being, arrived a week ago, it turns out. A bout with flu...

Moyes has reflected on the lack of players he faced ahead of the FA Cup 5th Round win over Blackpool. Steven Pienaar was cup-tied while Landon Donovan was stricken with flu. Tim Cahill was injured while Phil Jagielka, Leon Osman and Jack Rodwell are...

Given the match was a sell-out it was no surprise to see the pub busier than usual. More of a surprise to see Ste tucking into a few beers. We received the disappointing team news in the pub that Landon Donovan wouldnt be making a farewell appearance. ...

The Merseyside outfit beat Championship club Blackpool in the FA Cup on Saturday thanks to two goals in the opening 10 minutes from Royston Drenthe and Denis Stracqualursi. However, Donovan was unable to feature due to a recent bout with flu, meaning...