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Donovan, the all-time top scorer for the U.S., will make a
final appearance for his country in an Oct. 10 friendly against
Ecuador in East Hartford, Connecticut, the United States Soccer
Federation said on Tuesday.
"We are looking forward to celebrating his legacy during our
next home national team match and allowing fans the opportunity
to thank him for all the memories he’s provided over the years,"
U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati said in a statement.
Donovan, who was not selected in the 23-man squad for this
year's World Cup in Brazil, announced earlier this month that he
was retiring from the game at the end of this season.
The L.A. Galaxy forward has scored 57 goals in 156 appearances
for the U.S. and featured in three World Cups.
"Playing for the U.S. national team has been a huge part of my
career and I'm ecstatic to have the opportunity to play for my
country one last time," said Donovan.
(Reporting by Simon Evans in Miami; Editing by Frank Pingue)
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