Landon Donovan on USMNT stars skipping Gold Cup: “Playing for your country is a dream for every player and that’s it”
U.S. men’s national team legend Landon Donovan didn’t hold back, sharply criticizing high-profile American players who opted to sit out this summer’s 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, citing fatigue from their European club seasons.
During FOX Sports’ broadcast of the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain, Donovan expressed frustration with the likes of Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, and other USMNT regulars left out of head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.