By way of response, Mark Pulisic asked ChatGPT to explain Donovan’s sabbatical from soccer in 2012-13, which ultimately led to him being left out of the 2014 World Cup squad. “Landon Donovan ...

When asked to define what a successful World Cup would look like for the U.S., Donovan was cautious to set the bar high. “I think at a minimum advancing out of our group,” Donovan said.

Donovan added that the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup is “absolutely crucial” to best set up the USMNT leading into next year’s World Cup. “We don't have any other meaningful games after this ...