SAN JOSE, Calif. — It’s been nearly 13 years since Landon Donovan departed the San Jose Earthquakes following four successful seasons and two MLS Cup championships, only to make his return to MLS with their rivals, the LA Galaxy. It’s a move that angered many Quakes fans then, and the wounds still haven’t fully healed for those that felt betrayed.
Donovan would play ten more seasons with the Galaxy and win another four MLS Cups, elevating his goal scoring total to 145, the most in league history. His accomplishments for the Quakes biggest rival stung, and he was given the nickname “Judas” by those most angry with his change of address to Los Angeles.