Just a few short hours ago, the U.S. Men's National Team revealed their 23-man roster for the 2014 World Cup and there was one very notable name missing: Landon Donovan. While the decision was definitely shocking when you consider everything Donovan has done in a USMNT jersey, manager Jurgen Klinsmann summed up his decision by simply stating, "I just see some other players slightly ahead of him."
Still, that hasn't stopped Twitter from weighing in on the news. From those individuals who feel that the 32-year-old was snubbed to others who believe that Klinsmann made the right call to some who simply chose the opportunity to kick a man while he's down, Twitter Was All Across the Board About Landon Donovan Getting Left Off the U.S. World Cup Soccer Team. Here's a roundup of them all.
@dotsonc coming from someone who doesn't follow soccer, I don't even like it. When I think of US soccer, I think of Landon Donovan.
If we have 23 players that are better than Landon Donovan, then we have a shot to win the Cup! #USMNT
Leaving @landondonovan off the roster is a huge mistake and it will hurt them in the group stages.
Not taking Landon Donovan to world cup is like not taking tiger to the Ryder cup @ESPN_FirstTake
@landondonovan What are they thinking leaving u off the squad??? I at 50% is better then most at 100%. Wish you luck!! Bye bye World Cup
So Julian Green needs to be as good as fans delusional expectations of 2014 Landon Donovan. Got it. #USMNT
Landon Donovan's 5 world cup goals are impressive. But he can't win us games in the knock-out stages because he just isn't that good
No Landon Donovan is good for the USA. If he himself said that he can barely stay fit, imagine him trying to keep up with Ronaldo and co.
I'm surprised how sad I am about Landycakes. Maybe the right decision but it feels like the end of an era. #emotionsovertactics
People crying on Twitter about #Landycakes not making the World Cup squad sound like a bunch of Landycakeses.
You keep Landon Donovan for moral support even if he isn't good anymore, come on USA
Landon Donovan is not at good level anymore, and never will, he is "old" already, not scoring, so not surprised he didnt make it to Brasil
Landon donovan off the usmnt. He had good run with the previous teams but it's time for somethin new. No disrespect good player but ya know.
Landon Donovan not making the World Cup roster is a slap to America's face. Good thing Brasil is my team. #VamosBrasil
And finally, check out the reaction on Twitter from Klinsmann's son after the news broke:
Somebody needs to take the phone away from @jonklinsmann . . . pic.twitter.com/ELLaQP7bFp
Donovan has already released the following statement:
