Donovans MLS Cup final kit to be sold off despite formidable smell

After scoring the winning goal in the rain-soaked MLS Cup final on Sunday and returning to the dressing room with the match's MVP award, Landon Donovan was doused in champagne and Budweiser as the celebration began. Once he finally peeled off his kit, the soggy clothes were put in a bag, which The Sporting News' Brian Straus took a picture of it (above, left) and mentioned how odd that seemed.

It turns out the kit was bagged up so it could be sent off to sports memorabilia and trading card company Upper Deck. Unfortunately, this helped it ferment and seal in the many odors of the night. So when the package made it to Upper Deck's offices, it was accompanied by this note from the LA Galaxy:

"I apologize in advance for the smell and I would recommend airing it all out somewhere given the champagne, beer, sweat and rain stench that surrounds it. There's no doubting the authenticity, that's for sure. As an added bonus, we even threw in his socks."

"We may leave it outside tonight because it has such a formidable aroma," said an Upper Deck rep.

Once they do that (and maybe unload a few canisters of Febreze on it), Landon will sign it and the whole thing will be put up for sale. Then, for the right price, you can add this one of a kind s! ouvenir and its overpowering smell to your home (socks included!) or give it as a gift to the Galaxy fan on your list. It's sure to bring them to tears. Because of the smell, I mean.