Share Your 2010 FIFA World Cup Memory With The U.S. Men's National Team
CHICAGO (Aug. 2, 2010) — Landon Donovan’s goal against Algeria in the 2010 FIFA World Cup was one of the greatest moments in U.S. Soccer history and sparked dramatic reactions from fans across the United States that were captured via video in bars and living rooms across the country.
More than 2.8 million people have watched “The World’s Reaction to Landon Donovan’s Game Winning Goal,” video on YouTube which compiled those reactions from fans. Watching the video from South Africa, the team was blown away by the reaction and response of the fans.
Now, the U.S. players want to know exactly what that moment meant to you.
How did you react? Where were you? The U.S. players want to know.
In a video posted on ussoccer.com’s YouTube page, Donovan talks about what the goal meant to him and asks fans to reply with their own videos. Record your memories of the moment and share them with the players by replying to Donovan’s video on ussoccer.com’s YouTube page.
“The goal against Algeria for me was the most memorable moment in my career,” said Donovan. “So many people back home cared and were watching with us. I think our team was excited about it but when we woke up the next day and realized all of you were there supporting us too, made it that much more special. So, that’s what it meant for me, that’s what it meant for us, and now we want to know what it meant for you guys.”
The U.S. will be together for the first time since the 2010 FIFA World Cup to take on Brazil on Aug. 10, when they will have the opportunity to see all the videos submitted by fans.
More than 50,000 tickets have been sold for the U.S. Men’s National Team’s match against five-time world champions Brazil at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Kickoff for the USA’s first match following the 2010 FIFA World Cup is slated for 8 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2 and Univision.
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N THE IMAGE: In the most dramatic moment in U.S. Men’s National Team history, forward Landon Donovan scored a 91st minute goal to give the United States a 1-0 victory against Algeria to earn first place in Group C and a berth into the Round of 16 at the 2010 FIFA World Cu
Advance tickets are still available through ussoccer.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, at all area Ticketmaster ticket centers, and at the IZOD Center ticket office (open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Groups of 30 or more can obtain an order form at ussoccer.com or call 312-528-1290.
Brazil will be led by newly named head coach Mano Menezes, who named a 24-player roster to travel to the U.S. that includes four players who were part of Brazil's 2010 FIFA World Cup squad. Robinho, Ramires, Dani Alves and Thiago Silva were all part of Dunga's team which was eliminated by World Cup finalists Netherlands. Menezes also included several exciting players who weren't on the World Cup roster, including young talents like AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato and Neymar of Santos.
More than 2.8 million people have watched “The World’s Reaction to Landon Donovan’s Game Winning Goal,” video on YouTube which compiled those reactions from fans. Watching the video from South Africa, the team was blown away by the reaction and response of the fans.
Now, the U.S. players want to know exactly what that moment meant to you.
How did you react? Where were you? The U.S. players want to know.
In a video posted on ussoccer.com’s YouTube page, Donovan talks about what the goal meant to him and asks fans to reply with their own videos. Record your memories of the moment and share them with the players by replying to Donovan’s video on ussoccer.com’s YouTube page.
“The goal against Algeria for me was the most memorable moment in my career,” said Donovan. “So many people back home cared and were watching with us. I think our team was excited about it but when we woke up the next day and realized all of you were there supporting us too, made it that much more special. So, that’s what it meant for me, that’s what it meant for us, and now we want to know what it meant for you guys.”
The U.S. will be together for the first time since the 2010 FIFA World Cup to take on Brazil on Aug. 10, when they will have the opportunity to see all the videos submitted by fans.
More than 50,000 tickets have been sold for the U.S. Men’s National Team’s match against five-time world champions Brazil at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Kickoff for the USA’s first match following the 2010 FIFA World Cup is slated for 8 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2 and Univision.
IN THE IMAGE: In the most dramatic moment in U.S. Men’s National Team history, forward Landon Donovan scored a 91st minute goal to give the United States a 1-0 victory against Algeria to earn first place in Group C and a berth into the Round of 16 at the 2010 FIFA World Cu
Advance tickets are still available through ussoccer.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, at all area Ticketmaster ticket centers, and at the IZOD Center ticket office (open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Groups of 30 or more can obtain an order form at ussoccer.com or call 312-528-1290.
Brazil will be led by newly named head coach Mano Menezes, who named a 24-player roster to travel to the U.S. that includes four players who were part of Brazil's 2010 FIFA World Cup squad. Robinho, Ramires, Dani Alves and Thiago Silva were all part of Dunga's team which was eliminated by World Cup finalists Netherlands. Menezes also included several exciting players who weren't on the World Cup roster, including young talents like AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato and Neymar of Santos.
