Donovan didn’t find the net on Friday night, but he still gave the crowd of 36,265 some final showdown to make sure they would have nostalgia after his retirement
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Putting on the captain’s armband and creating some promising chances in 40 minutes of action before leaving to a loud applause and stream of hugs from his teammates. Mix Diskerud’s classy fifth-minute finish looked like it might send Donovan out a winner, but an 88th-minute blast from Enner Valencia spoiled the party, forcing the Americans to settle for a 1-1 draw at Rentschler Field on Friday night.
Though the result did not belong to the U.S., the night belonged to Donovan, who made one final appearance for the national team before his planned retirement from the sport at the end of the current MLS season. He fit right in with the young U.S. squad despite not having trained with the team this week.
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