The Official Site of Landon Donovan

Nico Weiß | on 11/3/09

Hi Landon, wollten sie unbedingt bei dem FC Bayern München spielen?
aber, ich bin froh dass du bei Bayern spielst.

Markus & Ina | on 10/3/09

Hey Landon,
I am a 15-years old boy from Germany and me and my sister are very huge fans of yours.(We really adore you)I was very happy by hearing that my favourite soccer player joins my favourite soccer club for a few months and I really enjoy these weeks.It´s a shame that you´ve to go now(Meanwhile you should be back at home.)And it´s also a shame that I didn´t gain the opportunity to see you live at one of the Bayern Munich matches,Maybe I´ll have the good fortune to see you back in L.A. if I´ll be old enough.
But i just have some questions:
1.Do you had a good time at Bayern Munich?
2.Will you ever come back to Germany (e.g. to go on vacation) or visit the Bundesliga for one more time?
3.Do you met some fans of yours and what is you attitude towards Germany,after being there for several times?
Go on like this.I´ll support you forever,

Scotty | on 8/3/09

Dude, sup?

Thomas | on 8/3/09

Hallo Landon,

ich schreibe auch auf Deutsch. Wenn es Probleme beim Verstehen des Textes gibt, kurz melden, und ich schreib nochmal auf Englisch.

Wollte Ihnen nur sagen wie schade ich es finde dass Sie nicht beim FCB bleiben werden. Habe Sie live in Mainz gesehen, wo ihr Wille such durchzusetzen klar erkennbar war. Wunderbare Tore (ein Kopfball!!), sehr schneller Antritt und kluges Passspiel. Sie waren glaube ich einer der Haupt-Goalgetters während der Freundschaftsspielzeit. Daher, glauben Sie es bitte nicht wenn die Medien jetzt nur noch schreiben …“hat sich beim FCB nicht empfehlen können”. Dass ist Mist. Soll die Öffentlichkeit nur davon überzeugen dass die Manager des FCB richtig gehandelt haben.

Gerade da habe ich Probleme mit dem Auftreten des KHR im Feb. wo er, vor der Öffentlichkeit, vom Ende des deals redete. Ganz schlechter Führungsstil in meinen Augen. Hat er sich vorher keine Gedanken gemacht wie solch eine Äusserung bei Ihnen ankommen musste??? Aber OK. Genug über die Vergangenheit – Blick nach vorn.

Ich fände es toll Sie wieder in der Bundesliga sehen zu können. Gibt es derzeit Kontakte zu anderen Vereinen, egal ob deutsch oder sonstwo in Europa. Hat Ihnen Jürgen Klinsmann (Sie beide kennen sich ganz gut) Tips geben können um eventuell doch noch zurück zu kehren.

Auf jeden Fall: alles Gute für Ihre Zukunft. Nicht jeder Deutsche denkt über Ihre Leistungen beim FCB was Sie dieser Tage in den Zeitungen lesen können. Ich hoffe Sie versuchen es noch einmal in Europa Fuss zu fassen.

Also im Ernst: AUF WIEDERSEHEN.

Thomas

gian | on 7/3/09

Landon are you happy if you will play for Bayern Munich???

David Kyffin | on 6/3/09

I am little bit disappionted to hear you are leaving Bayern, no disrespect to LA galaxy but I think it nice to see you playing at a higher level. Is there no intention for you to to sign for a European club on a permenant deal??

Love to see you play in England..

Miles | on 6/3/09

Hi Landon, After watching the past few Bayern games it seems to me that you were in better form that players like Podolski and Altintop. Why, in your opinion, did the coaching staff give these players more time over you when Toni and Klose
(for a game) were out with injury?

Bryan Dunham | on 6/3/09

Landon,

I appreciate all that you have done for American soccer. What do you see as the biggest obstacle you must over come to be playing internationally?

Max | on 6/3/09

I write in German, I know that Landon can read german.
was gab es für eine reaktion von der mannschaft und dem trainer stab nach den testsspielen in der winterpause wo du deine 4 tore geschossen hast???
ich finde es schade das du nich bleibst!!!
viel glück in LA. Vieleicht schaffst du ja mal beim FCB (ich hoffe es sehr)
Viel glück in der zukunft
Liebe grüße aus münchen

Kinsey | on 6/3/09

What European League do you think your skill set is best suited for and why?

Andrew Vasquez | on 6/3/09

I am really happy you are coming back to the Galaxy! You are the best player in the MLS and I am looking forward to you and Buddle scoring goals together again. Quick question,is there a certain player you saw growing up who influenced your style of play,and if so,who? And if you could also give a “Go Wolves Athletic Indoor Soccer Club!” shout out I would appreciate that.Take care and God Bless You.

Dirk | on 5/3/09

Do you feel you were given a fair chance, and enough time to produce while you have been with Bayern Munich? While you try Europe again after this next MLS season? If so what do you think it will take for you to get over the hump and be successful in Europe?

brad smudzinski | on 5/3/09

Landon,
As an American soldier and B.M. fan stationed in Germany it was great to see you on the pitch. I think that it was unfortunate that your arrival coincided with Bayerns loss of form. In pre-season there was a high level of confidence and a lot of unselfish play. As the season started and the troubles began you received too little playing time. I was so pissed that they started Poldi against Koln. That is political B.S. You deserved a chance to prove yourself. Poldi needs nothing from Bayern as he has his dream contract with Koln all set for next year. I also though that it was so messed up that K.H.R. came out in the media in mid Feb saying that they would not do a deal. What kind of crap is that? You still had over a month on the loan deal at that point. Is that supposed to help you, or help you help the team?
I am a Bayern fan but I hope they lose the title this year becaue Toni is injured all season and Poldi will choose not to produce. As you say against Bremen, Miro cannot score on his own. It is amazing how poor ball service the strikers receive. You would think that with Ribery, Schweini, Lahm, Ze that there would be balls flying through the defence and into the box- just not the case. Other teams have no problem getting into B.M.s 16 meter area, and when they get a shot on goal- it most often goes in. Bayern cannot get into the other teams area and if they do- there are so many missed chances! And what is with Bayern’s poor pressing? Other teams allow so little time on the ball for our players and we let other teams take the ball up with little pressure. What about Oddo? Man he sucked against Bayer! His passes to the other team were real helpful! And his service to Miro was crap. He probably only like to give his Italian buddy Toni the ball.
Do you agree?
At any rate, I don’t want to sound like sour grapes. I don’t think that this can be seen as a failure, but rather a learning experience. I am sure that you will be playing international soccer next season!
Good luck bro and God bless.

Paul | on 5/3/09

Do you feel with the minutes you were given behind some very good players that you were given a fair chance to show the type of player you are?

10 year old Bailey cartwright | on 5/3/09

you are the best landon…. i hope i get to meet you again it was the best day of my life. im glad you are coming back.you are my favorit player in the world how do i get one of your germany jerseys are they for sell.

love
bailey cartwright

Felix | on 5/3/09

Are you going to attempt to secure another transfer abroad this summer or after the end of this MLS season?

george l. | on 5/3/09

Landon,i just wanted to say that you are the sole reason i am a galaxy season ticket holder.Your great skills,hustle and exciting style of play are the reasons i watch.i will support the club even if you leave to europe eventually,but i just wanted to say thanks for all you do for the galaxy,the fans and this country you represent so well.Thanks for everything you do for this great game.Good luck with the rest of your career,i know you are still going to scale many more heights before you are done. george

Dan W. | on 5/3/09

Landon,

What up, bro? Now that we know that you’re coming back to LA, are you going to be looking to join up with those Eurobronis during the next transfer window or is the bromance over?

D

Christopher | on 5/3/09

Hi Landon:

Warmed my heart as an American to see one of our boys getting some good playing time over in Europe. Well done indeed! Now, come home quickly and rescue my Gs with another 20/9 season…

Question for you: Why Germany? What is it about Deutscher Fussball that has you going back there, as opposed to one of the other prestige leagues? Thanks, and Never Rest Easy!

Dan DeVilder | on 5/3/09

Hey Landon,

1. I grew up in Munich in the 70’s, being both a FCB fan and also playing on an 1860 youth squad. I would love to hear your reflections on how you perceived the city, and if you ever connected with Berhalter at 1860? What is your favorite Munich Bier? Servus! (PS, did you learn a little “Bayrisch?”)

2. Your skills are well known. But it seemed to me, after watching your practices on eyep.tv and then seeing games—especially live at the Columbus WCQ, that your passing vision and instincts (maybe even “expectations”) were greatly sharpened: have you noticed such an effect from your loan? And if so, what can be done to improve that even more with the MNT, and MLS in general

3. Klinsmann has always struck me as very authentic and down to earth. Can you reflect on Jurgen as a friend and coach (and even player—does he still scrimmage at all?! :)

It has been fun watching you develop as a player and leader. While I was pulling for you to stay at FCB, I am also looking forward to your return to LA. As many of us assume you will revisit the European opportunities soon, we wish you well, and that you find a place that is agreeable to both you as a player and as a married guy! Good luck to you!

Radosevich | on 5/3/09

Who do you think are the best players on the Munich squad?

Ryan | on 5/3/09

Landon, in the preseason, it seemed like you meshed really well with Franck Ribery and Luca Toni. When the season started, it seemed like they were a little more selfish with the ball.
How much harder is it to earn the trust of your teammates on such a short loan deal?
Also, as a side note, I’m sure you don’t want to talk about Beckham, but if both of you come back to LA, PLEASE, take the Armband back from that dude.

michael | on 5/3/09

Hello Landon,

I’m a huge supporter and thank you for the opportunity to ask questions. The unfortunate dip in form that BM had during your spell there surely did your prospects there no favors, but it probably did serve as a learning experience about the demands and challenges of being with an elite team in an elite league. What about the experience of being at a top club during a period of uneven form teach you about yourself, as a player, and what about it do you anticipate bringing with you to MLS, the USMNT, or any future endeavors?

Thanks, and good luck!

Mark | on 5/3/09

Out of all the teams you’ve played for over your career, which is your favorite? THANKS, you’re a pleasure to watch.
Mark

Emmanuel Cordoba | on 5/3/09

Landon I think you didn’t have the chance to play as much as you would need to, to be able to prove al those germans that you are a great player that knows what to do on the pitch, and at what moment to do so, you are a player that sacrifises for your team whatever team you’re in, even though BM is a great team, do you look at yourself in any other European tean in the near future? Maybe the EPL, Spanish ? It would be great if you’d come to play with any Mexican side, you would be a player that could own the league by the way you play, at it would help us a bit the beat these mexicans in the Azteca.

Jesse | on 5/3/09

Was it hard acclimating to European play considering how much faster and more technical it is compared to the MLS?

Alex | on 5/3/09

Hi Landon. Do you think your time with B.M. was more a failure or a succedd?.
I am wondering if you can tell me, where do you see yourself in two or three years time?, I ask you this questions because I really want an american field player succeed in Europe. It is very tough to see that you were not given a real chance to stay in Bayern, we have a few examples of this, you were not played in your natural position, never started for a full game, etc, etc.

Thank you

Jeff Maurer | on 5/3/09

Hey Landon, thanks for taking questions.

It seems like you headed the ball on goal more during your couple of months with Bayern than you have during your entire carreer up to this point (yes, that’s hyperbole, but still). Were Klinsmann’s instructions for you to get into the box and make yourself available for crosses? Should we expect to see more of Landon McBridovan with club and country in the future?

Damian Guevara | on 5/3/09

Hi Landon – When a club has players from all over the world, what is the common language used among all the players and coaches? Is communication the same in the clubhouse and on the pitch? Did your Spanish come in handy? It’s been fun rooting for you and BM…best of luck!

JeremyTortorice | on 5/3/09

What are your thoughts on the idea of playing in the more technical leagues (i.e. Serie-A or Spanish Primera) as opposed to those that tend to be more physical and agressive? Cheers from Paris.

madmax | on 5/3/09

Landon in the few minutes I watched, you appeared to be too unselfish, always playing to your teammates and never running at the defenders. Did Klinsi mention this? The supporters seldom understood your runs and never played the ball behind the defenders. Did you tell them what you wanted? Germans like agressive attitudes you know.

DWE4 | on 5/3/09

Landon, I’ve watched each of your matches with Bayern, and I think you’ve done a very good job fitting in to the team’s style of play and contributing on the field. It’s tough—as a fan—seeing your “future” determined by a stretch of ineffective results (and some heady goalkeeper play by your opposition). Question: What part of your game did you find needed the most work when you got to Bayern? And what part of your game surprised you in terms of perhaps giving you an edge over the current Bayern roster or your Bundisliga opponents?

Vedran | on 5/3/09

Why Bayern of all clubs? How about any other club in Germany? No offense mate but you were trying to play for one of the best clubs in the world and the talent level at this type of a club is a bit overwhelming. I’d rather see you go to any other German club and play 90 minutes each time out as opposed to being a bench player. GO ANYWHERE where you can play and shine.

Travis | on 5/3/09

Thanks for the opportunity to ask you a question. What were you most impressed with or suprised by with regards to your teammates skill levels? Who was the player most likely to pull a practical joke?

Johanna | on 5/3/09

Hey Landon!
Is it true, you don´t stay at Bayern Munich? That´s not good! You´re so a great football player, you´re my favorite!
It´s bad, you don´t play much in Munich! I´m a Bayern Munich fan, but I don´t like when you don´t play!
You´re the best footballer!
Johanna

Craig | on 5/3/09

Landon,

No matter what comes of your stint at Bayern Munich, your showing has proven you can perform at the highest levels in Europe given the chance. What is the level of interest from other clubs in Europe, and your reciprocal interest to exploring those opportunities? Looking forward to watching you take on the rest of CONCACAF and representing the USA. Good luck, wherever it be back in MLS or in the top leagues in Europe.

—Craig

Noe Perez | on 5/3/09

Hey Donovan chin up. No matter what decision is made in Germany, You are still one of the top players in the world. You have acomplished many things, and that, nobody could take it away from you, the records are there in writing! We’ll always support you. If you play in the States or in any League. That’s what true fans do.

Nicole | on 5/3/09

Landon,

I’ve been a huge fan of yours for quite some time and think you’re the best player to ever play for the US. Though perhaps your time at Bayern Munich didn’t go as you’d have liked – why on earth did they have you play like you were a 6-2 target forward? – it’s been very exciting to see you wearing a Bayern Munich uniform and fitting right in with the biggest team in the Bundesliga. Though I’m a Galaxy fan, I hope you still have the desire to play in Europe and won’t let this loan deal stop you from going after your dreams. It took quite a lot of heart to risk it all, so to speak, and go back to Germany, of all places, and I’m truly inspired by you.

What was your experience like with the team? Did they “get” your sense of humor? What’s the most important thing soccer-wise that you learned while being there? Did you enjoy living in Munich and what did you do for fun while there?

Best of luck for the upcoming season – wherever you play (I’m actually hoping you get to catch on somewhere during the summer transfer season) and I’m looking forward to seeing you help the US qualify for the World Cup.

I.A | on 5/3/09

Hello Landon,

I’m a big fan of your game since the success of US national team in 2002. I think you’ve had a huge impact on the team’s game during the last years and I’m sure you have the ability to proceed contributing and leading the US team towards the next world cup and hopefully to new achievements.
I understand your passion to the game in the MLS and living in the states (and I do have a respect for MLS), but I think that as a leading American professional soccer player it is best for you to develop your skills in Europe in order to bring more experience to the national team. Of course, it is a lot of hard work, but you’re the kind of those players that made for these challenges. I think the time of your stay at Bayern was insufficient for you to show what you are capable of, but I know it’s not your fault . Hope to see you next season in a big club in Europe (it doesn’t have to be a big club like Bayern).
Anyway, my question is- did you feel comfortable with your position on the field during the games in Bayern as you were probably instructed? Because it looked like you were not that expressed on that spot, being like central striker and not wing forward or suchlike.

zyc | on 5/3/09

Do you think Germany teams is better than MLS teams?

Scott | on 5/3/09

Oh, and
We love you!

Scott | on 5/3/09

Hi Landon. Do you love the standing room areas of Bundesliga stadiums as much as I do? I think that they add a fantastic element to the atmosphere if done safely. Not that you’re a stadium expert or MLS front-office guy, but would you like to see standing room supporters areas in MLS stadiums?

Stephan Gleich | on 5/3/09

Hey Landon, Happy Birthday afterwards!
After your time with Bayern Munich, can you imagine to come back to Germany and try once again with another Club?
Good Luck and wish you all the best!
Greetings Stephan

3VIL L33T | on 4/3/09

Landon,

After playing for a quality club like Bayern Munich and raising yourself to high quality of play does the realization of coming back to MLS at least make you want to get out of contract with the galaxy?

I mean if you are coming back to the MLS at least play for a team that can go all the way.

Go to Houston, they need a striker and playing with Ching is really a way to get ready for the qualifiers. you’ll also win the MLS cup and help them perform better at the next champions league

Mike | on 4/3/09

Do you think your experience with Bayern Munich will have a great effect on your playing style when you return to the Galaxy?

Emmanuel | on 4/3/09

Hey Landon,

What things do you most miss about being in So Cal???

Justin D | on 4/3/09

Landon- Great work, keep it up, we have faith in you!

Question(s): Did you feel comfortable playing in Bayern’s set-up and formation?

What do you feel you have improved upon as a player (mentally and physically) during your time at Bayern?

If not at Bayern and considering playing style, what other clubs would you enjoy playing football for in Europe?

Josh Dorn | on 4/3/09

What is your favorite part about living in Germany or German culture/lifestyle?

Gabe | on 4/3/09

Hey Landon,

Now that you have proven to many naysayers that you can play with the big dogs of Europe, where would you like to play? Both league and club. Also, what lessons did you learn from playing alongside players like Toni, Klose, and competing with them?

Greg | on 4/3/09

How has your diet been in Munich? Are you eating local fare (shnitzel und Bier) or American type of dishes? What about this city…any time for sight seeing?

Arran Setro | on 4/3/09

Dear Landon,

Huge fan of yours. I just wondering how much of a difference is MLS competition compared to playing for Baryern Munich. I know that probably Europe is better but whenever the MLS All-Stars play an European Club, MLS tends to win but I think its because the European Club is on there off season so they are “rusty”. I want to hear your opinion. Also do you see a difference in playing tactics when playing for the U.S. and the tactics at Bayern Munich. I hope you are playing well.

Sincerely,

Arran Setro

Deb | on 4/3/09

Happy Birthday Landon !!!
We are huge fans, and true fans of MLS. We wish you well always, and appreciate all the hard work you do on and for our National Team.
Keep the faith…
Deb

Michael Field | on 4/3/09

Landon,

I think you are a great player and it’s great to see you play at Bayern Munich.
What is your proudest achievement while at BM and what is your greatest disappointment while there as well?

Here’s to hoping we get to enjoy watching you play in europe very, very, soon.

Best always,

Michael

lazo | on 4/3/09

Yo Landon what it is. I know playing in germany, italia, spain, and england are seen as the best leagues world wide and a dream for every youing talented player but how about staying near home and getting paid in the FMF. You already know the language, food, and weather. I beleive you would shine in mexico and make the rivalry that more enjoyable. Plus just think of the media buzz on both sides of the borders. thats the attention soccer needs more of in our country.

ChrisM | on 4/3/09

Landon, when I heard you were going overseas, and I heard some comments you made about the EPL, I thought maybed I’d see you at a time like Everton or, porque tu hablas espanol, maybe a Spanish club.

Since your previous stints in Europe were in Germany, which didn’t go so well, or as well as hoped (don’t get me wrong, I am just guessing that you probably take a lot of flack for not “sticking” with a team earlier), why did you decided to go back to Germany? And not just to Germany, but to the toughest German side to get playing time for?

I know you have a relationship with FCBs coach, but I’m assuming you knew that it would be tough to secure a full time move to FCB.

So my question is, why FCB and not a team where you could pretty much bank on being a 1st choice player? Was it too big of an opportunity to turn down? Do you expect that allowing other teams to see you compete well with the stars on FCB will make a move to another team easier? Basically, why did you pick Bayern over a more “sure thing” type club?

PS if you come back to MLS, please don’t score any goals against the fire. thanks.

James Bilderbeck | on 4/3/09

What was the most difficult transition from MLS play to the Bundesliga.

Also, what’s up with your PK routine? I guess it must work because I’ve been following the Galaxy and US national team since your arrival and I haven’t seen you miss one yet. Keep up the good work!

Jasmine | on 4/3/09

Landon,

Having watched you over the years I’ve thought your style of play is better suited for the Argentine league or Spain. Would you consider a contract for a club in Argentina? If you did well at even the mid level sides your market value would increase a lot and you already speak Spanish so why not?

Josh | on 4/3/09

Landon, where do you feel you are (in reference to position on the field) 1) most comfortable playing, and 2) most effective.

Max Zeger | on 4/3/09

Thanks Landon
I was wondering how you thought you could be best utilized at Bayern? I saw sometimes that you were used as a forward alongside Klose, and sometimes you on the right as a winger. How is it also different only getting 15 minutes of playing time to score, versus 90 minute? Finally, what could have been different that would have made your loan deal successful enough to the point where you would have been kept on a permanent basis?

Thanks so much, I will always watch you no matter what team you play for, but for the summer, I’d love to see you in Spain…

Andrew Weinfeld | on 4/3/09

Hi Landon- You are an inspiration to all soccer fans. I am disappointed that you were never really given the chance you deserve to become one of the two starting strikers at Bayern. Truly, Klose and Luca Toni are world class strikers, but I think you proved on a number of occasions that you are capable of playing along side either of them, or in tandem with any of the worlds top strikers. Your skill, maturity and dedication towards improvement make you an asset to any top quality team in the world. With that in mind, would you consider a move to perhaps a lesser recognized team then Bayern, where you would play day in and day out, or do you think you benefit more from moving to another big team where you might serve the roll as a “super sub”. Certainly I understand the value of practicing daily with the worlds best, but can that replace playing time in game situations? You deserve a starting roll on a very high quality team, and truly hope you the best in succeeding with that.

On a side note, we met you in the hotel in NY prior to the Argentina game, and you took a picture with my 3 year old old son Landon (yes, we kind of named our son after you). That picture truly made our year, and my son sleeps with it at his bedside. So THANK YOU!

Gene | on 4/3/09

Do you think you received a fair shot to prove yourself at Bayern?

In retrospect, do you think it was a mistake to attempt to return to Euroa via a big-name team like BM vs. a smaller team where the expectations are less and you’d get more playing time?

Jonathan Mina | on 4/3/09

Hey Landon I am a huge fan of you but I just wanted to know one thing, how did your time at Bayern Munich help you grow as a player and as a person.

Mark | on 4/3/09

Hey Landon,
I’m a big fan of what you’ve done for the American brand of soccer. Growing up, where/how did you watch soccer and who were your biggest influences in terms of developing a style and technique?

Jon Roberts | on 4/3/09

Big fan Landon, its been amazing watching you in the MNT while living and watching games in packed dowtown bars in Mexico City, it’s really tough walking into a sea of green with the red white and blue, but you already knew that. As for the Bayern Munich loan, and whatever the turnout may be, what do you think you have taken out of these past months? Has the limited time, and or coming in when your team is losing affected your performance on the field in any way? Do you feel that a return to the MLS would be like holding you back in a way? And, fianally whenever you permanently stay in Europe, because we all know you will, where would you rather ply your trade?

Wish you the best, and good luck in El Salvador!

Rafa | on 4/3/09

Given the drama with Podolski, was there ever any tension present between you two? Did you ever feel that the board was unfairly treating you given that you came from the MLS, and judged you based on your history and not your talent?

Matthew | on 4/3/09

With your time there did you get any of questions about MLS? The Quality? Any players mention they would like to play here someday?

RT | on 4/3/09

At your time with Bayern Munchen, did you look more tactically, technically, professionally, or any other -ally? And what was it that you learned that you think you might not/could not have learned just from MLS play?

Anthony | on 4/3/09

are you disappointed it looks like you are coming back to LA?

Jim Nguyen | on 4/3/09

What was the biggest difference for you in terms of the difference between the style of play in Germany vs. MLS?

If you return to MLS, do you still want to go abroad and if so, which league(s) do you think fit your style of play best?

Thank you.

Marcello | on 4/3/09

Ciao Landon, i’m an admirer of your game and what you do for US soccer. I follow Serie A and kinda always wondered how you’d fair in Italy. Did you ever get any offers from Serie A teams? Would you consider playing there??
Good luck!!!

Ben | on 4/3/09

Landon, if you do not end up at Bayern, where would you look in the summer? Do you have your mind set on Germany? Or would you consider a move to another country in Europe?

Tim F. | on 4/3/09

Landon,

What have you learned from your three times playing soccer in Germany? What advice would you give a young player when he is considering playing overseas?

Good fortune in USMNT qualifying matches this year!!!

Matthew Eison | on 4/3/09

Landon: One of your biggest fans. Enjoyed meeting your wife when we rooted you on at one of your biggest performances in Kaiserslautern:
http://picasaweb.google.com/mattheweison/MeTheUSMNTPlayers#5171731726435731106 Thought your performances in the exhibition games were fantastic, although I don’t think you got a fair shake when the season got started. Will you be giving Europe another go with another club if Bayern doesn’t end up offering a contract, as your price tag has grown because of your value to MLS? Where could you see yourself going? Do you feel still you need to move to Europe to grow as a player, or has your time at Bayern Munich changed your mind with respect to that? Look forward to rooting you on in Nashville, Chicago, and down in Mexico City at the Azteca. We will win down there this time. I have faith in you.

Matthew

Michael Gray | on 4/3/09

Landon Donovan, congratulations on your success and continued success in soccer. Does Bayern have plans only to play you as forward? Why not behind the forwards or on the right wing? I think you are better off to ‘showcase’ yourself and play for a team in the middle of the standings in the Bundesliga or any other league for that matter. I wish you would go to a team where you would be the difference maker. I just don’t see it at Bayern. I’d like to see you go to Holland, France, or Italy, but not one of the top 3 teams in those leagues. Good luck and God bless.

Joe B. | on 4/3/09

Hi Landon, if you don’t stay at Bayern. Will you seriously give other countries in Europe, such as Italy or Holland a try? Did you feel you got adequate support from Klinsmann?

Don’t let the haters get you down.

Joe B. NYC

Justin | on 4/3/09

LD,
In your opinion, how come no other teams in Europe have taken a SERIOUS interest in acquiring you while other USA national team members are given chances at European clubs (i.e. Dempsey, EJ Fulham, Beas, Edu Rangers)? You have the greatest talent of any field player to ever have come out of the States. Do you think it may relate to your earlier endeavors to Germany?

Best of luck in future moves. Enjoyed seeing you briefly play with Munich.

AC | on 4/3/09

What is your most cherished memory of playing with Bayern Munich?

Art Cummings | on 4/3/09

How good’s your German? No, in all seriousness, what is your favorite position to play while on the National Team, or does it have to do with whichever team you are playing?

Joe | on 4/3/09

Landon. Do you believe that the MLS needs to up the salary cap, so that more talented players (like yourself) can move to the States and make the teams more competitive against foreign leagues? Do you believe that there is a fan base here in the States that would support this?

Garrison | on 4/3/09

Landon, We want you back in LA. We know how to appreciate, skill, speed and cunning creativity.

steve | on 4/3/09

What is the attraction to the Bundesliga? This is your third trip to Germany and it looks like Bayern may not work out long term. I believe you are more than capable of enough, why hasn’t it worked and are you interested in testing the English market after the MLS season?

Alfonso Reyes | on 4/3/09

Now that you have shown that you can definitely play with one of the biggest clubs in Europe, have other clubs come calling?

And…

How could a team best use Landon Donovan?

Chris | on 4/3/09

WOuld starting a match with Bayern instead of subbing in help get comfortable with the play of a game? Is the german preference for tall centerbacks a detriment a speed striker?

senevada | on 4/3/09

Who do you like in the next round of MLS expansion?

Matt | on 4/3/09

I live in Sweden and was able to watch most of the winter-break friendlies where it seemed you were used further up the pitch. In the regular season games it seemed like you were used out wide more. Was that frustrating for you, to be given an inconsistent role?

J Vargas | on 4/3/09

I want to start by telling you that I’m very happy that you decided to take this challenge, and give it your best shot. Regardless of the outcome, you’ve represented our country well.

My question is about you returning to Europe. Is there any doubt at this point that you will be taking advantage of the earliest opportunity to return to Europe? If so, when do you anticipate that being, and when is your contract with MLS up?

AJ | on 4/3/09

Landon,

I just wanted to write and voice my support for you. Whatever ends up happening with your loan to Bayern, I think you are a a great player and know you get your chance to play in Europe. Germany just doesn’t look like its the place for your talents.

My question is, now that you will likely head back to the US, what league(s) will you continue to look at as far as going international?

-AJ

Eric | on 4/3/09

How did you feel you matched up against Bayern’s world class strikers, and what would it have taken to make a bigger impression on the front office? Did the rest of the team accept you (in terms of working with you on the pitch)?

Dan W. | on 4/3/09

With Dempsey, McBride and Howard all making big impacts in the EPL, Do you see playing in England as a possible option if Bayern Munich doesn’t work out in the long run?

eric | on 4/3/09

What are your feelings about playing in Germany? I know you have been there before but what do you think is the reason you have not been able to stay? It is always a pleasure to see you play for the U. S. and you are a gifted player. Do you think you might be able to go to another European league?

Jrnail23 | on 4/3/09

Landon, which European league do you think generally BEST fits your skill set and style of play?

Matt | on 4/3/09

How do you think your time in Germany will help you with the US National team and the LA Galaxy?

Steve | on 4/3/09

wanted to know what you thought was the reason why your loan move was not made permanent? It seems that Klinsmann is on your side but the same cannot be said for upper management. please explain… do you still hope to play in europe after this experience?

ben | on 4/3/09

Landon,

In early January, coach Klinsmann was quoted as saying about you, “He has unbelievable pace and dribbling skill, he looks for the one-on-one situations . . . .” Having closely followed your career throughout the years (including what I’d consider your best performances at the 2002 WC and 2005 MLS playoffs), I’d agree that your most outstanding moments come through dribbling and one-on-ones — but I didn’t see you searching out opportunities to take over games in this way while at Bayern. (Instead, I saw a lot of one-touch passing and trying to position yourself for headers or rebounds; Ribery played as I’d hoped you would.) Did the coaching staff instruct you to play in a more limited capacity? Did you have different instructions for different games (and could you share some of them?)

Thanks a lot, and best of luck — we all believe in you (even to take on and beat John Terry)

Louis | on 4/3/09

Do you feel you were given a fair chance to impress during your stay at Bayern? Were mostly second half appearances enough time to make a mark or do you feel you should have been given more starts?

Ian | on 4/3/09

First what to go on record saying that I think you are bar none the best US player ever. Have really enjoyed watching your career and hope you have another 2 or 3 World Cups in you. Second, glad to see you challenging yourself with Munich and I hope it works out in the long run for you. I think you played great in the matches I saw during their winter break and would love to see more of you and Ribery together.

As an MLS fan, I’m selfish and want you to come back home. However, I think for the US’s chances in 2010 it would be great for you to be fighting for a spot each day in Europe.

My question is, if you don’t stay with Bayern do you plan on looking to other countries for chances? I think you would excel in La Liga.

One last question- what position do you actually prefer? I’m anxious to see you, Dempsey, Jozy and Adu start getting minutes together.

Good luck this season and see you in Nashville.

Ian

Dan | on 4/3/09

Hi – thanks for all you’ve done for the Galaxy and American soccer. As a diehard Galaxy fan, I wish you the best of luck in getting out of our clown car and onto a less ridiculous team.

Steven | on 4/3/09

Do you think that you will stay in Europe or will you be coming home for good? I think it is a shame what has happened during your stay in Munich, you guys just couldn’t catch a break. Which player at Bayern has helped you most and was there anyone there that you would like to pattern your game after. Can’t wait until for April 1st.

Thanks
Steve

sao bockarie | on 4/3/09

What do you think MLS need to do in bring talent to the league that have no academic soccer coaching experience, let me say all their know is street ball and what will you do to make that hapey?

Alexio Santos | on 4/3/09

Landon,

Porque no vas a jugar en Sudamerica, en Argentina o Brasil?

Geoff | on 4/3/09

Landon,

If you don’t end up doing a deal with Bayern have you had any other interested teams and parties anywhere else in Europe? If yes, where and who? Thanks!