The Traveling Travel Agent

As a huge soccer fan, I have seen many impressive victories, but probably none more sweet than for Landon Donovan of the U.S.A. World Cup Team. After a denied goal by a bad referee from Mali in U.S. vs. Slovenia, a win against Algeria was a must. The entire 90 minutes plus 4 minutes in injury time was an edge of your seat fast paced soccer match, which is rare to see. What is odd to me is that Algeria was content with a tie when they could have advanced with a 2-0 win, but USA was not to be denied. Another disallowed goal placed by Dempsey was called offside, which would have made it 1-0 early on. Chance after chance the USA had and pressure was the key. Finally, from start to finish Landon Donovan scored a miracle win in the 92nd minute to win with excellent play from Altidore. This is what happens when you have a never give up attitude. After all the drama and bad calls by referees, the USA paves its way to the round of sixteen. No one on the team played bad today. Coach Bob Bradley tried new things and new tactics, and in the end, the result was a win. Although a few years ago it was thought David Beckham would bring back soccer by playing for the MLS, it would be hard to believe that Landon Donovan would never be forgotton as a US soccer player and bring the popularity back to the US. It was one shot that took out both Algeria and Slovenia in the 92nd miniute. Donovan may prove to be the best American soccer player ever. The best unknown soccer player is yours truly