Landon Donovan is figuring things out, or so we hope

March 26th, 2007 | Posted by PostmanE

Given his awful 2006 World Cup - and the fact that I now look on my traditional, commemorative jersey purchase with disdain - I have been down on Landon Donovan. Like, done with him. I mean, he disappeared on the world’s largest stage, right at the moment the U.S. was supposed to be announcing its arrival once and for all. Great players play great in … well, you know the cliche, and Donovan didn’t measure up. (Let’s not forget that DeMarcus Beasley, 1b to Donovan’s 1a, had an awful Cup too.)

Still, his performance yesterday was pretty masterful. Against an Ecuador squad playing a large number of their World Cup starters, Donovan scored all three goals in the 3-1 friendly win. As With Leather writes today, Donovan is indeed less of a pussy, if only marginally so.

And take a look at that last goal - what a cracker. You know what? I think I’ll wear that jersey tonight.