Landon Donovan has swine flu.
From the Associated Press:
Landon Donovan, who was born in Ontario and raised in Redlands, has tested positive for swine flu, although the Galaxy is optimistic he can play Saturday night.Donovan will be evaluated by a doctor Friday and Saturday, the team said. Donovan, David Beckham and Chris Birchall were all given the day off from training Friday after returning from games with their national teams.
The Galaxy are home Saturday night against the Seattle Sounders.
"We're still hoping he'll be available and ready to go," team spokesman Justin Pearson said. "Even Landon said it hasn't hit him as hard as the normal flus have hit him."
Donovan is not infectious, coach and general manager Bruce Arena told the Los Angeles Times. Arena said Donovan is believed to have contracted the virus from two Galaxy staff members who came down with it during last weekend's game at New England.
The team's chiropractor and administrator have both returned to work, Pearson said.