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East Hartford, CT (SportsNetwork.com) - Landon Donovan played 40 minutes and then waved goodbye to international soccer on Friday at Rentschler Field as the United States and Ecuador played to a 1-1 draw in a friendly. Mix Diskerud put the Americans ahead in the fifth minute, but a late equalizer from Enner Valencia salvaged a draw for the visitors. However, all eyes were on Donovan, and he nearly penned a storybook finish by twice coming close to scoring in his 157th and final appearance. Donovan had a hand in the opening goal as he crossed the ball to the back post for Jozy Altidore, who brought it down for DeAndre Yedlin to leave for Diskerud, allowing him to score on a first-time shot. It was said prior to the game that Donovan would likely come off after 30 minutes, but he nearly made his time count in the 25th when Altidore dropped off a pass inside the box that saw Donovan beat goalkeeper Maximo Banguera, only for the ball to hit the right post. The 35th minute also provided a great chance as Donovan found himself in possession at the top of the penalty area, but his shot skipped just inches past the left post. It would be Donovans final opportunity as he was replaced by Joe Corona two minutes later, leaving the field to a standing ovation. When things got back underway in the second half, Ecuador put more pressure on the Americans and nearly equalized in the 63rd through Juan Cazares. But Valencia provided a brilliant finish to the match with his equalizing goal in the 88th minute that saw him drill a curling shot into the bottom right corner from 30 yards, leaving U.S. goalkeeper Brad Guzan helpless. The result was of little importance to most fans, however, as the night belonged to Donovan, who retires from the national team as the career leader in goals (57) and assists (58), while his 157 caps place him second all time. San Diego Padres Store . 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Never caused problems. Never raised a ruckus. Never got sick or hurt while frolicking in the fields of Claiborne Farm in Paris, Ky.Brooke Henderson was hoping to just make the cut at the U.S. Womens Open. Instead, the 16-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., left Pinehurst No. 2 as the low amateur in one of the biggest tournaments in womens golf. “Theres a lot of great amateurs that qualified here this week at the U.S. Open,” said Henderson after finishing up with a 69 in the final round. “I mean, tied 11 right now is where I stand and thats great. Coming in, I was trying to make the cut and then climb up the leaderboard, and I was able to do that. So Im very happy.” Henderson actually ended up tied for 10th, a significant finish as it gives her a spot in next years tournament. After 13 holes, she was three under for her day and tied for fifth spot, but a double bogey on the 16th dropped her back. She finished up the tournament at five over par. “My ball striking was really big for me today,” said Henderson. “I made two mistakes off the tee which cost me a double and a bogey, but other than that, I was hitting it really well and had a couple tap-in birdies, which is reeally nice.dddddddddddd” Henderson said she found the course extremely tough in the early going, and was almost intimidated by it. But she found her stride as the week went on and was especially good off the tee, hitting 48 of 56 fairways for the week. The big prize for the week came as Henderson earned the medal as the low amateur, besting Minjee Lee of Australia, the No. 1-ranked amateur in the world. It also gave the Team Canada member a wealth of confidence in where she wants to be. “The best players in the world are here and to know that Im right up there, its really awesome,” she stated. “I still have a long way to go to where I want to be in the next couple years, but its really exciting to know that I have the potential and it was a great finish here this week.” Henderson has a busy summer ahead of her. Shell play in the Canadian Amateur July 22-25, the U.S. Womens Amateur Aug. 4-10, and the CP Canadian Womens Open Aug. 18-24. She will also play for Canada at the World Team Amateur Golf Championships in early September. ' ' '
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