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The Galaxy's Landon Donovan Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on one of my favorite soccer players on the Los Angeles Galaxy, Landon Donovan.

A multiple-choice quiz by URAbooger. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
URAbooger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
265,173

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which position did Landon Donovan play for the Los Angeles Galaxy? Hint

Midfield

Defender

Goalie

Forward

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Question 2 of 10

2. In Landon's first appearance with the U.S. Men's National Team in 2000, he scored a goal while the U.S. team won. Who was the U.S. playing in this game in which they won 2-0? Hint

Cuba

Guatemala

Canada

Mexico

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Question 3 of 10

3. At what age did Landon join the German club Bayer Leverkusen? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2001, what Major League Soccer team did Landon join? Hint

San Jose Earthquakes

D.C. United

Los Angeles Galaxy

Colorado Rapids

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year was Landon named the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year? Hint

2000

2001

2003

2002

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Question 6 of 10

6. Was Landon the first man to be named U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year two years in a row?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Landon Donovan has worn the captain's armband for both the Los Angeles Galaxy and the United States National team.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Landon Donovan's jersey number on the Los Angeles Galaxy when he joined the team in 2005? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. On July 19, 2003, Landon scored his first career hat trick against what country? Hint

El Salvador

England

Cuba

Canada

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did Landon lead the San Jose Earthquakes in assists in 2004?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which position did Landon Donovan play for the Los Angeles Galaxy?

Answer: Forward

He also played as a forward and sometimes a midfielder for the U.S. Men's National team. As a forward, he has the chance to score many goals.

2. In Landon's first appearance with the U.S. Men's National Team in 2000, he scored a goal while the U.S. team won. Who was the U.S. playing in this game in which they won 2-0?

Answer: Mexico

Landon became the sixth player since 1985 to score a goal in this first appearance with the National Team. The game was played against Mexico in Los Angeles on October 25, 2000. He was named the Man of the Match after that game.

3. At what age did Landon join the German club Bayer Leverkusen?

Answer: 17

In February of 1999, and at just 17-years old, Landon joined the club Bayer Leverkusen. He was on Bayer Leverkusen from 1999 to 2005. While on Bayer Leverkusen, he played with other MLS players such as Frankie Hejduk who was on the Columbus Crew, and who was also a fellow U.S. Men's National teammate.

4. In 2001, what Major League Soccer team did Landon join?

Answer: San Jose Earthquakes

In 2001, Landon left Germany to play for the San Jose Earthquakes. He was unhappy in Germany because he didn't get enough playing time because of the age restrictions. He was only 17 at the time.

5. In what year was Landon named the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year?

Answer: 2003

In his first four years in major league soccer he scored 32 goals and had 29 assists. He even scored an additional 10 goals and 6 assists in playoffs for San Jose.

6. Was Landon the first man to be named U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year two years in a row?

Answer: Yes

On June 3, 2004, Landon's former club Bayer Leverkusen announced that Landon would return to the club for the 2005 season. He officially returned to the club on November 23, 2004. After joining the team again, he was named the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year for the second time in a row.

7. Landon Donovan has worn the captain's armband for both the Los Angeles Galaxy and the United States National team.

Answer: true

Landon has worn the captain armband for both the Los Angeles Galaxy and the United States National team. When Landon became a Galaxy teammate, coach Frank Yallop named him as captain. He replaced the former Los Angeles Galaxy captain, Peter Vagenas.

8. What was Landon Donovan's jersey number on the Los Angeles Galaxy when he joined the team in 2005?

Answer: 10

He also wore the number 10 jersey on the United States National team after Claudio Reyna retired from the national team on June 23, 2006.

9. On July 19, 2003, Landon scored his first career hat trick against what country?

Answer: Cuba

Landon scored his first career hat trick on July 19, 2003 while playing for the United States. The U.S. won against Cuba 5-0. He also scored his first hat trick in Major League Soccer in September of 2003 against Kansas City.

10. Did Landon lead the San Jose Earthquakes in assists in 2004?

Answer: Yes

Landon led the San Jose Earthquakes with 10 assists. He also scored six goals in the 2004 season. During his four years with the San Jose Earthquakes, he has scored a total of 32 goals.

Source: Author URAbooger

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