Following another great season with the L.A. Galaxy, Donovan took a much needed break for four months after winning the MLS Cup last season. Donovan who was the captain for the team will most likely have to earn that captain's armband back. Clint Dempsey has been leading the team lately, and his form and leadership is felt on the field as well as off.
When asked by the USSF about Donovan's inclusion to the roster, Klinsman replied, "He needed time to get back in rhythm, get back in shape and work on his game again. I think now the process is on a good roll. He's getting sharper every game and every week. We've watched his games and believe now is a good time to get him back into the national team and give him the opportunity to prove his point. He knows that the group that played the World Cup qualifiers is ahead of the curve and have a very strong position right now, and that he's been observed by us and has to rebuild his case. We have all respect for what he has done int the past, but sports are about the present and about the future." Very strong words from the manager, but at the same time very true, and for a player like Landon, I'm sure he views this as motivation. I'm pretty sure he will earn his spot on the team. He still has the same passion and drive that made him such a great player, look for him to be one of the player's to watch once the Gold Cup starts for them on July 9th against Belize in Portland, Oregon.
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