Founding Futbol

Extra Time: Eddie Robinson Plays With and Against Landon Donovan

Listen on

Episode notes

Eddie Robinson was a Major League Soccer "one club loyalist" having spent his entire career with the same team, in two locations. He began play with the San Jose Earthquakes in 2001 and only changed locations and team names, when the Quakes relocated to Houston and became the Dynamo. Robinson remained with the team through 2011. Along the way, he won four MLS Cups and established himself as one of the league's top defenders.

He had the unique situation of playing with Landon Donovan in San Jose, then against him in Houston, when Donovan moved on to the LA Galaxy. Robinson joined Founding Futbol to share his memories of playing with Donovan, then what it was like to face off against him. He shared memories of Donovan's maturity, reflects on how Donovan "saved" MLS before David Beckham did and so much more.

Founding Futbol is a year-long exploration of the critical moments that have led to soccer's emerging popularity in America. Extra Time is an additional weekly episode that shares reactions and reflections from the chapters, and brings additional guests into the fold. 

Visit our website for more information: ⁠FoundingFutbol.com. Email us at [email protected]

Subscribe to Founding Futbol on your platform of choice.

Host: Kent Malmros

Guest: Eddie Robinson (Former MLS Player)

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices