Landon Donovan to the San Jose Earthquakes? This must truly be the silly season. But what if...
The string of season-ending tributes to Donovan in 2014 following his announcement that he would retire was a celebration worthy of the first true star of American soccer. The most prolific goal scorer in MLS history was hanging up his boots, and for those months, the LA Galaxy talisman enjoyed adulation at visiting stadiums around the league. He was only 32 years old, but he was walking away from the game while still at the top of his own.