Ex-US soccer star Landon Donovan roasts current squad after loss to Canada
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Former U.S. men’s soccer star Landon Donovan did not mince words as he reacted to America's CONCACAF Nations League loss to Canada in the third-place match.
Canada defeated the U.S., 2-1. The Americans finished their Nations League run with two consecutive losses – the other coming against Panama, which knocked them into the third-place match instead of going for the Nations League title.
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Midfielder Ismael Kone, #8, pulls on the jersey of forward Christian Pulisic, #10, during the second half of the CONCACAF Nations League third place match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on March 23, 2025. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)
The U.S. men’s soccer team had been highlighted due to its young talent, but no coach has been able to unlock the ability to make real waves on the global stage. The U.S. failed to make an impact at the Copa America last summer, which eventually ended the tenure of Gregg Berhalter.
Current coach Mauricio Pochettino was hired for the push to the 2026 World Cup, but losses have thrown cold water on his arrival.
Donovan was done hearing about the talent on the roster.
"I’m so sick of hearing how ‘talented’ this group of players is and all the amazing clubs they play for," Donovan wrote on X. "If you aren’t going to show up and actually give a s!%* about playing for your national team, decline the invite. Talent is great, pride is better."
Pochettino said if the team is struggling a year from now, he would sound the alarm, but he was not ready to do that yet.
San Diego Wave FC interim head coach Landon Donovan looks on after the game at WakeMed Soccer