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Landon Donovan and Tim Howard criticized Christian Pulisic for leaving the Belgium game with an injury and questioned his big-game credentials, arguing he hasn’t shown enough in crucial moments this season despite being the USMNT's top talent, while also referencing past Gold Cup decisions and club form.
Tim Howard asserts it’s ‘impossible’ for the United States to win the 2026 World Cup, while Landon Donovan counters that momentum could power a Cinderella run after the U.S. clinched knockout-stage qualification with wins over Paraguay and Australia; with a final group game against Türkiye and Christian Pulisic’s injury status in question, the expanded 48-team format and momentum leave the door open for an unpredictable path forward.
The USMNT has clinched a knockout-round berth with wins over Paraguay and Australia, but former goalkeeper Tim Howard says it’s literally impossible for the U.S. to win the World Cup, while Landon Donovan argues they can compete with any opponent and still need to prove they can beat top teams.
Tim Howard suggested the United States could lose their final World Cup group-stage match against Türkiye if coach Mauricio Pochettino rests players after clinching top spot early by beating Australia (2-0) to win Group D and advance to the knockout rounds. The scenario hinges on lineup decisions for the June 25 game, even as the U.S. has already secured advancement.
Former U.S. soccer star Tim Howard criticized athletes like Christian Pulisic for performing the 'Trump Dance' and then denying political motivations. Howard argued that if athletes choose to make a political statement, they should stand by it rather than claiming innocence. Pulisic, who performed the dance after scoring against Jamaica, stated it was meant to be humorous and not politically charged. Howard expressed his disapproval of the dance, emphasizing that he wouldn't support or glorify someone he perceives as racist.
Tim Howard criticized USMNT star Christian Pulisic for performing a "Trump dance" after scoring against Jamaica, calling it "stupid" and politically charged. Howard argued that any association with Donald Trump, who he views as having a racist agenda, is inherently political and undermines inclusivity efforts in US soccer. Pulisic claimed the dance was non-political and just for fun, but Howard dismissed this, emphasizing the need for players to be aware of the impact of their actions.