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D.C. United to present retirement gift to Landon Donovan

Landon Donovan USMNT vs. Costa Rica World Cup Qualifier - October 14, 2009

D.C. United and EventsDC are proud to have the opportunity this week to honor an American soccer legend. On behalf of both organizations, United head coach Ben Olsen will present Landon Donovan with a gift prior to kickoff on Wednesday, August 27 (10:30 p.m., Comcast SportsNet).


United visits the LA Galaxy after a 3-0 victory against Eastern Conference foe, Sporting Kansas City. DCU now sits in first in conference standings. The Black-and-Red returns home this weekend to face the New York Red Bulls (Sunday, August 31, 2:30 p.m., NBC Sports Network). Tickets are still available.