“He takes command of things, and he knows how to motivate players who aren’t in his caliber. He demands perfection, but he does it in a way that’s not negative. He’s always upbeat, and he’s always encouraging.”
—East Valley Soccer Coach Dennis O’Neal

“He puts a lot of effort into studying games and watching films. To say he’s highly motivated is an understatement.”
—U.S. U-17 Coach John Ellinger

"His best stuff is the last 30 yards to the goal, which is an absolutely unique quality for an American player. And that’s where he shines.”
—Team USA coach Bruce Arena

“I’m a Landon Donovan fan. It’s tough for a coach to say that. People don’t realize, he’s an absolute team player.”
—U.S. U-20 Coach Wolfgang Suhnholz

“Landon is a bright star of the future...The thing that sets him apart is his unpredictability as a player. He can beat you with the dribble of with a great pass.”
—Earthquakes coach Frank Yallop

“He’s got that all-important pace—that lightning quickness that cannot be contained.”
—Fusion coach Ray Hudson