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Is Landon Donovan an American sports superstar?

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Jun 23, 2010 4:35 PM
After today, do you think he's reached "superstar" status - as in, he could be in a commercial and the majority of people would recognize him? Obviously soccer isn't a top 3 sport in the country, but he's far and away the face of the national team.
Jun 23, 2010 4:35pm
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Jun 23, 2010 4:38 PM
He's already in a commercial on ESPN. As far as if the majority of people would recognize him, I have no idea. If I had to guess I'd say a good bit of people know who he is.
Jun 23, 2010 4:38pm
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Jun 23, 2010 4:38 PM
I don't think so.

IMO, to be a "superstar" you have to be recognizable by non-fans. You could walk up to most people in the US and they would know who LeBron is, who Kobe is, Peyton Manning, Tiger, etc. Unless you're a sports fan, most people probably don't know who Donovan is.
Jun 23, 2010 4:38pm
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Jun 23, 2010 4:47 PM
I have no idea who that is? I'm guessing a soccer player?
Jun 23, 2010 4:47pm
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Jun 23, 2010 4:48 PM
WebFire;399108 wrote:I have no idea who that is? I'm guessing a soccer player?

Lame attempt, especially since you most likely read the opening post.
Jun 23, 2010 4:48pm
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Jun 23, 2010 4:50 PM
WebFire;399108 wrote:I have no idea who that is? I'm guessing a soccer player?

You've giving everyone who has ever been associated with Michigan a bad name.

My piece of paper from them just dropped in value because of that post. :D

Please remove your icon.
Jun 23, 2010 4:50pm
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Jun 23, 2010 4:52 PM
Soccer has not snuck into the American consciousness yet. So no. They will need a miracle run to catapult anyone to superstar status. You need him to be on the Today Show, The View, Regis and Kelly, the late night talk shows, stories on the nightly news. He's closer than any American soccer player has been, but he's not there yet.
Jun 23, 2010 4:52pm
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Jun 23, 2010 4:54 PM
WebFire;399108 wrote:I have no idea who that is? I'm guessing a soccer player?

boooooooo
Jun 23, 2010 4:54pm
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Jun 23, 2010 5:03 PM
No. Not even close and I really like Landon Donovan. He's the biggest name in soccer, but that's like being the highest paid person at your local Wendy's...you're not exactly knocking on door at being a billionaire.
Jun 23, 2010 5:03pm
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Jun 23, 2010 5:05 PM
sjmvsfscs08;399140 wrote:No. Not even close and I really like Landon Donovan. He's the biggest name in soccer, but that's like being the highest paid person at your local Wendy's...you're not exactly knocking on door at being a billionaire.

I would argue that Beckham is still the bigger name, at least here in the US... and that's sad.
Jun 23, 2010 5:05pm
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Jun 23, 2010 5:08 PM
Trueblue23;399144 wrote:I would argue that Beckham is still the bigger name, at least here in the US... and that's sad.

lol what is sad about that? Beckham is one of the most popular and most recognized celebs/athletes in the world....and has been for quite some time. Donovan is not even in the same league as Becks.

As or the question by the OP....I don't think so. Hes definitely the face of the US game, but I don't think he's reached superstar status yet....or if he ever will.
Jun 23, 2010 5:08pm
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Jun 23, 2010 5:10 PM
sjmvsfscs08;399140 wrote:No. Not even close and I really like Landon Donovan. He's the biggest name in soccer, but that's like being the highest paid person at your local Wendy's...you're not exactly knocking on door at being a billionaire.

Well, its not that bad..lol Donovan is a Multi-Millionaire.

But sadly no. Of course by the football reference, he is. Most people dont know who the football players are.

Donovan was the best player for Everton a few matches when he was there.
Jun 23, 2010 5:10pm
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Jun 23, 2010 5:11 PM
I wouldn't recognize him if I saw him. I don't know what he looks like, or what position he plays. All I know about him is that he plays that third-world kickie ball sport for the USA.
Jun 23, 2010 5:11pm
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Jun 23, 2010 5:14 PM
namod65;399147 wrote:I wouldn't recognize him if I saw him. I don't know what he looks like, or what position he plays. All I know about him is that he plays that third-world kickie ball sport for the USA.

Do you not watch Sportscenter?

Whether you like soccer or not, I find it hard to believe that any fan of sports in general does not know who he is.
Jun 23, 2010 5:14pm
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Jun 23, 2010 5:22 PM
namod65;399147 wrote:I wouldn't recognize him if I saw him. I don't know what he looks like, or what position he plays. All I know about him is that he plays that third-world kickie ball sport for the USA.

Says the guy w/ the username namod...fuckin nerd
Jun 23, 2010 5:22pm
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Jun 23, 2010 5:56 PM
As of today, yes. In 2 weeks, pry not.
Jun 23, 2010 5:56pm
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Jun 23, 2010 5:57 PM
Automatik;399149 wrote:Do you not watch Sportscenter?

Whether you like soccer or not, I find it hard to believe that any fan of sports in general does not know who he is.

I honestly have never heard of him until this thread. I am a sports fan. I pay zero attention to any soccer. And I don't watch Sportscenter most of the time.
Jun 23, 2010 5:57pm
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Jun 23, 2010 6:01 PM
WebFire;399197 wrote:I honestly have never heard of him until this thread. I am a sports fan. I pay zero attention to any soccer. And I don't watch Sportscenter most of the time.

No, you are a casual fan. Sports fans know the best players in every sport let alone the best American at the WORLD CUP!
Jun 23, 2010 6:01pm
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Jun 23, 2010 6:02 PM
WebFire;399197 wrote:I honestly have never heard of him until this thread. I am a sports fan. I pay zero attention to any soccer. And I don't watch Sportscenter most of the time.

sports fan? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOlloooololol
Jun 23, 2010 6:02pm
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Jun 23, 2010 6:09 PM
Laley23;399201 wrote:No, you are a casual fan. Sports fans know the best players in every sport let alone the best American at the WORLD CUP!

This.
Jun 23, 2010 6:09pm
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Jun 23, 2010 6:15 PM
WebFire;399197 wrote:I honestly have never heard of him until this thread. I am a sports fan. I pay zero attention to any soccer. And I don't watch Sportscenter most of the time.

Aren't you also a woman?
Jun 23, 2010 6:15pm
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Jun 23, 2010 6:51 PM
SportsAndLady;399202 wrote:sports fan? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOlloooololol

Why is that funny?
Jun 23, 2010 6:51pm
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Jun 23, 2010 6:52 PM
Automatik;399214 wrote:Aren't you also a woman?

No more than you are.
Jun 23, 2010 6:52pm
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Jun 23, 2010 6:54 PM
Laley23;399201 wrote:No, you are a casual fan. Sports fans know the best players in every sport let alone the best American at the WORLD CUP!

Really? Who led Div. I college men's lacrosse in goals scored last year? Pfffft, casual fan you are.
Jun 23, 2010 6:54pm
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Jun 23, 2010 7:00 PM
Hate to say I am in accord with a UM fan, but I'm in the same boat as Web. Though I've heard the name before and know he's a soccer player, how good he is, and who he plays for is a total mystery. I couldn't pick the dude out of a police line-up.

And just a little FYI...I don't give a shit.
Jun 23, 2010 7:00pm