LA Times · Sep 10, 2016
In coming back, Landon Donovan is following a well-worn path
Landon Donovan poses for a photo with Galaxy fan Jiovanny Lopez after practice Friday. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times) Kyle Martino admits he went through some dark times after injuries forced him to hang up his soccer boots for the last time nine years ago.
“It’s sort of like a Peter Pan complex. You never think you’re going to grow up,” the former MLS rookie of the year said. “Ever since we’re little we dream of being professional soccer players. And then one day it’s gone and you have a difficult time understanding who you are and what you do next.”