America's Former First WAG

I'm not seeing this story on other soccer blogs so I'm going to run with it. The First Wag of the United States is apparently relinquishing her title. According to People, Bianca Kajlich and Landon Donovan quietly split up several months ago. Personally, I hate to see any marraige fall apart and so this news kind of bums me out, especially with her being a Northwest native. Hopefully the two will sort things out.

Bianca after the U.S. game against Italy in the 2006 World Cup. She was in disguise, but I recognized her. All that Dawson's Creek came in handy. For the record, she was totally cool when we met her.

Landycakes, Primadonovan, G.O.A.T.

If you're like me, you probably received your copy of Eurosport in the mail today. Landon Donovan is this issue's cover boy and it got me thinking about how hard we (as in the soccer media & fans) ride the guy. Despite the love/hate relationship, he is the Greatest Of All Time for U.S. soccer players. He won the Golden Ball for being the best player at the 1999 U-17 World Championships. He was the youngest american to sign with a foreign club. He is the only 5 time winner for Honda Player of the year. He is the U.S.'s all time goalscoring and assists leader...and to top it all off he is the first U.S. soccer player with a WAG. Not too shabby for a guy who's still only 27.
Here is Landon with his WAG, actress Bianca Kajlich.


Here is the highlight video for his MLS 2008 Golden Boot Award.

Oh yeah, that U.S. jersey at the top of the post has got to be one of my favorites. It's classic.