Eddie Pope vs Landon Donovan
United States against United States. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Eddie Pope
United States · 1996–2005 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 84
- Rank in United States
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 82 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- D.C. United, New York Red Bulls, Real Salt Lake
Ninety-four minutes into the first MLS Cup, on a flooded Foxborough pitch on 20 October 1996, the 22-year-old rookie met Marco Etcheverry's corner with his head and won it for D.C. United after they had trailed 2-0. Two more MLS Cups followed at D.C. United, with two Supporters' Shields, the 1998 Concacaf Champions' Cup and Copa Interamericana, then the 2005 Gold Cup, three World Cups and a place in the MLS All-Time Best XI. Career record: 82 caps and 8 goals for United States; club career at D.C. United, New York Red Bulls, Real Salt Lake.
Landon Donovan
United States · 1930–2010 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in United States
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 157 · 57 goals
- Clubs
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen, San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy
Altidore cut it back, Dempsey's shot was saved, and Donovan followed it in ninety-one minutes into the goalless match with Algeria on 23 June 2010, putting the United States through as group winners for the first time since 1930. Six MLS Cups and four Gold Cups sit next to 57 international goals, level with Dempsey as the American record, 136 MLS assists that still lead the league, and five World Cup goals, more than any other American. Career record: 157 caps and 57 goals for United States; club career at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy.
The verdict
The almanac puts Landon Donovan ahead by 4 rating points, 88 against 84.
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