Landon Donovan, 32, has been the United States' most recognizable and greatest soccer player and now he has announced he will call it a career.

He made the announcement Thursday on his Facebook page and said he will finish out the season with the MLS' Los Angeles Galaxy. Before Donovan released his statement, ESPN's Doug McIntyre reported on Twitter that the team was calling a news conference to make the announcement.

Donovan holds the record for most Major League Soccer (MLS) goals in a career, as well as the most goals for any American in international play. He has also helped the U.S. win four CONCACAF Gold Cups. His 57 international goals are good for 22nd all-time. Though his international career ended on bitter terms, with U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann leaving him off the World Cup 2014 roster, Donovan delivered one of the most memorable moments of the 2010 tournament.

Though soccer has not caught on as one of America's most popular sports, Donovan's image and commitment to the MLS has brought the game a long way. He served as an analyst on ESPN during the 2014 World Cup, but he has not decided how he wants to remain connected to soccer after his retirement.

"I think in some capacity I want to coach. I'll certainly want to take some time to relax and get away from this world a little bit. Broadcasting has always seemed interesting to me, and enjoyable. I'm not exactly sure," Donovan told USA Today. "But I'll try a lot of things."

Donovan's main team was always the Galaxy, but he played on loans to Germany's Bayern Munich and England's Everton.

"I feel incredibly blessed and lucky to have played a role in the remarkable growth of MLS and US Soccer during my playing career," Donovan wrote in his Facebook message. "And while my career as a player will soon be over, rest assured I will stay connected on many levels to the beautiful game."

Tim Howard, a goaltender for Everton and longtime U.S. teammate, paid tribute to Donovan on Twitter with the simple message: "It's been an honor. #ThanksLD."