Here is the reaction (at #landondonvan and #ThanksLD) around the social media world of Twitter, regarding Landon Donovan’s recent announced decision to retire at the end of this year’s MLS season.
Former USMNT players Alexi Lalas and Taylor Twellman, among others close to the US soccer world, helped break the news and offer thanks after seeing Donovan’s tweet.Big announcement doesn’t mean new player for @LAGalaxy. Looks like @landondonovan retiring at end of 2014 @MLS season. #BreakingNews
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) August 7, 2014It’s been an honor @landondonovan #ThanksLD pic.twitter.com/kMSNAwKLeT
— tim howard (@TimHowardGK) August 7, 2014Congratulations on a great career to @landondonovan as he announces he’ll retire later this year. Part of EFC fabric. #ThanksLD
— Everton (@Everton) August 7, 2014Thank you LD.. You’re a legend. #LegenD @landondonovan
— DeAndre Yedlin (@yedlinny) August 7, 2014Quite simply the best player ever to wear the #USMNT jersey. Congrats on an amazing career @LandonDonovan #ThanksLD
— Sunil Gulati (@sunilgulati) August 7, 2014When the story of pro soccer in the USA reaching its potential is written, Landon Donovan’s name will figure prominently. Thank you, LD.
— Merritt Paulson (@MerrittPaulson) August 7, 2014A storied career for a special player, not just a U.S. soccer legend, but an all-time great in American sports history.
