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USMNT legends Donovan and Howard tee off on Pulisic after World Cup letdown

USMNT legends Landon Donovan and Clint Howard publicly blame Christian Pulisc for the United States' World Cup 2026 exit

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Former USMNT stars Landon Donovan and Clint Howard have publicly criticized midfielder Christian Pulisic following the United States’ elimination from the 2026 World Cup, as reported by USA Today and the New York Post. Coverage highlights Donovan’s claim that players, staff and sponsors are ‘fed up’ with Pulisic’s camp, while Howard echoes concerns about the team’s performance.

Yahoo Sports notes Donovan warned of ‘depression’ possibly coming for Pulisic, and the New York Post records Pulisic’s admission that the USMNT ‘simply wasn’t good enough.’ Additional outlets such as FOX Sports and Yahoo Sports report Pulisic’s brief social‑media response thanking fans and a reported leg injury during the loss to Belgium. Future reporting will track any further statements from Pulisic, reactions from USMNT management, and the impact on upcoming friendlies or qualifiers, according to the ongoing coverage.

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Quick answers

Which USMNT legends criticized Christian Pulisic?

Landon Donovan and Clint Howard, as noted by USA Today and the New York Post.

What did Christian Pulisic say after the World Cup exit?

He broke silence on social media, thanked fans, and acknowledged the USMNT ‘simply wasn’t good enough,’ according to FOX Sports and the New York Post.

Was there any mention of an injury to Pulisic?

Yahoo Sports reported that Pulisic exited the loss to Belgium with a potential leg injury.

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USMNT Landon Donovan Christian Pulisic World Cup 2026 USA Today Yahoo Sports

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