Landon

American soccer legend Landon Donovan's unfiltered account of his career, his mental health battle, and his search for peace after the game. Includes 40 full-color photos.

You may think you know Landon Donovan - but you don't. As one of the most decorated players in US soccer history, he knows many recognize his greatest triumphs, but far fewer understand his deepest struggles. Behind the legendary #10 jersey, he grappled with finding peace both on and off the pitch. In this honest autobiography, Donovan shares his journey through the rise of US soccer and his battles with depression.

Growing up as a twin in California, the son of an absent father and a single mother, Donovan was introduced to soccer at a young age by his half-brother Josh. By five years old, he was maniacal about playing - and winning - against players twice his age. When Donovan scored, he reveled in the attention he never received at home. Soccer offered him a golden ticket, and as soon as he could, he was off. From the US U-17 men's national team to the 2000 Olympics to multiple World Cups, Donovan built an enviable career - winning six MLS championships, playing alongside David Beckham with the LA Galaxy, and netting a historic winner against Algeria in the 2010 World Cup. When Donovan retired, Major League Soccer renamed its Most Valuable Player award in his honor. But even with all his achievements, peace was hard to find off the pitch. The US team's loss at the 2006 World Cup haunted him and led to the first of three bouts of serious depression.

Landon is for soccer fans and anyone navigating their own mental health journey: a story of resilience, identity, and the pursuit of self-acceptance.