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Crew Stadium Moment No. 10: Landon Donovan, Earthquakes win first MLS Cup

Massive Report’s countdown of the 15 most memorable moments in Crew Stadium history based on voting from the staff continues. Join the discussion on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #MRStadium.

Historic Crew Stadium has always been a harbinger for new eras in MLS. When the stadium opened in 1999, it quickly became the crown jewel of a then-fledgling MLS and ushered in the era of soccer-specific stadiums. The 2005 All-Star Game saw the MLS All-Stars face off against a European opponent, Fulham, for the first time in what became a yearly tradition. As this tradition has continued, MLS’s All-Stars have squared off against Europe’s elite in stadiums throughout the league.