Landon Donovan left off US World Cup team

[T-Dubs82]

interesting choice by Klinsmann to leave Landon DOnovan off the 23-man US World Cup roster.

 

[XXPXXP]

Donovan, he is still play....
Humm, Time for the young players.
PS: Klinsmann is a very good head coach, he must have his consideration.

 

[Jillychemung]

I thought that was a curious move also. It may be that his skills have diminished and his leadership isn't required with this group. Don't expect great things from USA anyway with the group they are in.

 

[PoKeRFoRNiA]

I don't know why Landon Donovan left off but either way, it doesn't make a single difference to the US team. They're gonna get creamed. They lost to Ghana past two world cups and even Ghana is not favorite to advance to 2nd round since Ghana and US both have to face Germany and Portugal. USA is done for. Germany and Portugal are favorite to advance and if anything, Ghana have a chance to surprise and make it.

 

[Gesshoo]

I think they are planning for the future. It makes sense in a lot of ways.

 

[rodrigoudf]

Here in brazil, we don't understand this decision..

 

[Cdub512]

Even though Donovan hasn't been fully committed to Team USA activities, I'm still very surprised he was left off the team. Who on the US team has done as much as Landon Donovan for US Soccer? Donovan also scored 2 goals in a game less than a week ago to get the MLS record, so it's not like he's playing bad.

 

[T-Dubs82]

it has been well documented that Landon and Juergen dont have the greatest of relationships

 

[guutox]

Only $$ do it

 

[odnarud]

Sad to see. T-Dubs has it right, only reason why Donovan isn't on the team. His talent, even still today, is undeniable. Loss for team USA.

 

[kidmeister]

are people in the US getting excited about the world cup or is it just another sporting event taking place somewhere in the world?

 

[PoKeRFoRNiA]

are people in the US getting excited about the world cup or is it just another sporting event taking place somewhere in the world?

Another sporting event taking place somewhere in the world.

Majority of Americans don't care about soccer. They mostly care about NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL.

 

[beardyian]

in the same group as Portugal & Germany? - oh dear :argh:

 

[XXPXXP]

Another sporting event taking place somewhere in the world.

Majority of Americans don't care about soccer. They mostly care about NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL.

NFL is the most popular games in USA
personally, I think it is much more funny to watch than Soccer.

 

[odnarud]

Than why poster here xxpxxp? Going to be hard fought against belgium now unless we get some offense from somebody other than Dempsey. Gl Hf on Tuesday!

 

[PoKeRFoRNiA]

Than why poster here xxpxxp? Going to be hard fought against belgium now unless we get some offense from somebody other than Dempsey. Gl Hf on Tuesday!

Just because soccer isn't popular in the US doesn't mean every Americans don't enjoy it. Just like xxpxxp, I enjoy watching World Cup as well as many non-Americans out there.