What was supposed to be a statement week for the U.S. Men’s National Team turned into a full-blown meltdown.
Landon Donovan
In just five days, the USMNT went from high hopes to a major flop in the CONCACAF Nations League, losing back-to-back matches and triggering flashbacks to the nightmare of missing the 2018 World Cup.
First came a brutal last-minute loss to Panama in the semifinals. Then, they followed that up with a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Canada in the third-place match. Yep, they didn’t even make the podium.
One reaction, though, hit harder than most. U.S. soccer legend Landon Donovan — a name that still echoes from the team’s better days — didn’t hold back.
He tore into the team with sharp criticism, making it clear this wasn’t just a bad week, but a serious wake-up call for the squad.