Landon Donovan on why Christian Pulisic’s Gold Cup absence was unacceptable + was Messi’s suspension the right move?

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on USMNT legend Landon Donovan and break down a controversial summer of soccer for the USMNT. Landon tells us why he took issue with Christian Pulisic missing the Gold Cup and what he would have done differently. Landon also reacts to Lionel Messi missing the MLS All-Star Game and how he thinks the league should react.

Christian and Alexis then break down the Women’s UEFA Euros Final and how England overcame Spain. After another dominant performance, does Chloe Kelly get the respect she deserves?

Later, Christian and Alexis react to MLS suspending Lionel Messi for missing the All-Star Game. Was this the right move? They also react to Morgan Gibbs-White’s hilarious interview after signing a new contract with Nottingham Forest amidst rumors of him leaving for Tottenham.

 

(7:30) - Landon Donovan on why Gold Cup absence was unacceptable

(15:30) - Landon Donovan’s reaction to Messi’s All-Star snub

(23:30) - England win back-to-back women’s Euros

(39:30) - Was MLS suspending Lionel Messi the right move?

(54:30) - Morgan Gibbs-White stays at Nottingham Forest

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