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Weston McKennie Defends USMNT Teammates From Criticism
- Weston McKennie defended USMNT captain Christian Pulisic after Landon Donovan indirectly criticized Pulisic over the weekend on Fox Sports.
- Donovan's comments followed Portugal's UEFA Nations League final win Sunday, and Pulisic chose to skip the Gold Cup later this month after two straight 50-match AC Milan seasons.
- McKennie emphasized the importance of the national team to all players and noted that if someone isn't feeling fully prepared or risks injury, it's more appropriate for another fully fit player to take their place, highlighting the themes of sacrifice and competitiveness.
- Mark Pulisic also criticized Donovan on Instagram Monday, referencing Donovan’s 2012-13 sabbatical and noting, "This guy is & talking about commitment," highlighting generational differences.
- Pulisic’s absence and the surrounding debate add to scrutiny of USMNT’s preparation for the June 15 Gold Cup and the upcoming 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
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Weston McKennie defends USMNT teammates from criticism
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