Landon Donovan Scored vs Mexico in the 2002 World Cup. TRR Predicts A Match Winner From Donovan vs Mexico on Wednesday Night.
On Wednesday night, February 11, the U.S. men's national team will play Mexico at Columbus Crew Stadium in a World Cup qualifying match. Given the recent success that the United States has had over Mexico on U.S. soil, I think most fans may be a bit over confident regarding the upcoming game. Sure Mexico will be without a few players due to suspension, but Mexico is never a team to be taken lightly. The United States has a solid team but it's not intimidating. It will be interesting to see how Landon Donovan shows after training and playing with Bayern Munich. Donovan is an emotional player and I'm guessing his emotions are in a good place after seeing the field in both of Bayern Munich's recent matches. Donovan will be a pain for Mexico. I wish Brian McBride could still be his partner on the front line. However McBride is retired from National Team duty and not in the squad for the match. Whoever Donovan is paired with up top needs to be able to hold the ball. I don't think that player is Altidore...I just don't. And yes I do remember Altidore's header goal vs Mexico a couple of years ago. The key to this game is getting Donovan involved. I also wish Bradley could involve Robbie Rogers. Rogers is good, adds edge to the team and will be playing in his home MLS stadium. The fans will be with him and Rogers will have confidance. TRR Prediction: USA win 1-0...goal Landon Donovan.
