Landon Donovan scores his first MLS goal

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On May 19, 2001, Landon Donovan scored his first Major League Soccer goal as the San Jose Earthquakes beat the New York/New Jersey MetroStars with a 2-0 victory.

Lineups:

Jose Earthquakes: Joe Cannon, Troy Dayak, Jeff Agoos, Jimmy Conrad, Wade Barrett, Manny Lagos, Richard Mulrooney, Ian Russell, Ronnie Ekelund, Landon Donovan, Ronald Cerritos.
Substitutes: Dwayne de Rosario (90), Scott Bower (81).
Average age: 26.2 years.

Metrostars: Tim Howard, Mike Petke, Steve Jolley, Orlando Perez, Pedro Alvarez, Richie Williams, Petter Villegas, Clint Mathis, Tab Ramos, Mark Chung, Alex Comas.
Substitutes: Mark Semioli (78), Rodrigo Faria (62), Martin Klinger (80).
Average age: 27.1 years.

Scoring Summary

Wade Barrett (Manny Lagos) 26'
Landon Donovan (Richard Mulrooney) 84'

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