Donovan scores No. 35, U.S. blanks Sweeden

 
Landon Donovan scored his 35th goal for the U.S., which defeated Sweden 2-0 in an exhibition game Saturday night. (link)

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Saturday Night, USMNT History Was Made at the Home Depot Center

US Soccer.com: Landon Donovan made history Saturday night in the United States' 2-0 victory over Sweden at the Home Depot Center. After Eddie Robinson put the U.S. ahead in the 15th minute, Donovan became the all-time leading goalscorer in the 48th minute, converting a penalty kick. Playing in the home venue of his club team, the LA Galaxy, he had many of his fans there to witness his ...
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Match Recap: USA v SWEDEN

January 19 --- by David J. Warner for FANHOUSE: "...It wasn't just that (Landon) Donovan performed well...U.S. goalkeeper Brad Guzan had to impress the European scouts looking in on him tonight. He turned back the Swedish attack with one impressive save after another, and once again, he made sure his defenders were well-organized. Guzan won't be at Chivas USA for too much longer."
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Robinson and Donovan lead U.S. over Sweden

January 19 --- AP / ESPN.com: Eddie Robinson, making his international debut, gave the United States a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute. Pat Noonan deflected Brad Davis' corner kick off Swedish goalkeeper Rami Shaaban, and Robinson converted from 5 yards. --- Donovan converted a penalty kick in the 48th minute after Sweden's Mattias Bjarsmyr fouled Josmer 'Jozy' Altidore from behind...
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USMNT Player grades: USA v SWEDEN

January 19 --- My Soccer Blog: ...As far as the striker role is concerned, Altidore made a great case for a start against Mexico in February. Put Dempsey behind him and Donovan out on the wing in the middle and see what happens...
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Donovan makes history in U.S. victory

January 19 --- Galaxy forward sets U.S. scoring mark in 2-0 win over Sweden --- by Greg Daurio / MLSNet.com --- In the 500th international in U.S. soccer history, Landon Donovan became the all-time leading scorer in U.S. history, scoring his 35th international goal on a penalty kick to lead the USA to a 2-0 win against Sweden. --- The victory also evened the USMNT record all-time to .500
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