
<p>Legendary USMNT striker Landon Donovan thinks <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/how-to-watch-christian-pulisic-at-milan-on-us-tv-20230707-WST-441939.html">Christian Pulisic</a> would have been better off joining <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-tv-schedule/">Major League Soccer</a> rather than <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/ac-milan-tv-schedule">AC Milan</a>. </p>



<p><a href="https://football-italia.net/done-deal-milan-agree-pulisic-terms-with-chelsea/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reports</a> indicate that the forward is close to completing a $22 million transfer away from Chelsea, where he spent the previous four years.</p>



<p>Even though the 24-year-old wasn’t always the Blues’ first choice, he should get more playing time with the Serie A powerhouses. </p>



<p>However, Donovan explained on Fox Sports why he thinks Pulisic would have been better off staying in the United States and signing a contract that would have guaranteed him significant playing time and a huge paycheck.</p>



<h5>What did Donovan say about Pulisic’s transfer to AC Milan?</h5>



<p>“The World Cup is coming in three years. This is once in a lifetime. He’s going to be in the prime of his career, his life as a soccer player, his earning potential — I’m sure he’s making plenty of money — but the ability to come to MLS kind of like [Lionel] Messi did. I’m not so sure that wasn’t a big reason for Messi, the World Cup coming here.</p>



<p>“I think it would have been a great move … for the Galaxy to go out and get Christian. Bring him here, pay whatever you have to pay him. Bring an American superstar who has global recognition back to MLS ahead of the World Cup. I think it would have been a great move and I can hear the Twitterverse going crazy.</p>



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<p>“My biggest thing is he needs to play. I know we all said when he went to Chelsea, ‘He’s going to play a lot.’ He didn’t play a lot, especially last year. At Milan. I would think he’s going play a lot but you just don’t know.</p>



<p>“So leading into the World Cup, what if he spends the last six months leading into 2026 like he did this year, then what happens? He’s not playing a lot and he’s not in good form going into the World Cup.</p>



<p>Photo credit: <strong>IMAGO / Agencia-MexSport</strong></p>


USMNT legend Landon Donovan has made a startling assertion about Christian Pulisic's imminent move to AC Milan.

Landon Donovan's shocking claim on Pulisic's AC Milan move - World Soccer Talk

Landon Donovan's shocking claim on Pulisic's AC Milan move


<p>Sometimes in life, serendipity happens when you least expect it. Before the FIFA 2010 World Cup, Landon Donovan was recognized as the best soccer player the US had ever generated. Likewise, Ian Darke already had a very successful career as a commentator. He was one of the most recognizable voices of Premier League coverage, especially in the early days of Sky Sports.</p>



<p>And then one moment happened that lives in the infamy of soccer fans in the United States. A goal was scored.</p>



<p>Of course, it wasn’t just any goal. It was a late winner for the United States against Algeria in the final game of Group C. If Donovan hadn’t scored it, the United States was going home, but that single goal in the 91st minute catapulted the US into first place, and through to the next round.</p>



<p>Not only was the goal one of the most important the United States has scored in its World Cup history, but the commentary of it was out of this world. Commentating for ESPN at the time, the energy, passion and pure relief in the voice of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCvTUQ8PK30" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ian Darke</a> crystalized the moment. “GO GO USA.” Even now, it sends shivers down my shine.</p>



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<h2>Landon Donovan and Ian Darke meet again</h2>



<p>Serendipitously, Landon Donovan and Ian Darke meet again. The two legends of soccer are paired to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/fox-world-cup-commentators-for-qatar-2022-20221017-WST-404697.html">announce games for FOX Sports</a> throughout <a href="https://www.worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022">World Cup 2022</a>.</p>



<p>This week, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/fox-sports-landon-donovan-on-world-cup-co-commentating-20221114-WST-408270.html">World Soccer Talk spoke with Landon Donovan</a> to delve deeper into his memories of that goal call, and his unique relationship with the man who called the goal for viewers in the United States:</p>



<p>“I saw [Ian Darke] a few months back when we were doing practice matches,” Donovan said. “I was excited to see him because of that [goal call].</p>



<p>“Having someone that iconic call a goal that meant so much to me is really special. It actually makes the goal even better than if it was somebody who was brand new and had never [been] heard of. So, I’m really proud that he was able to experience that too.”</p>



<p>To develop their chemistry and to get some reps in, Donovan met Darke in Los Angeles where they practiced working together. One of the games they called was the England-Germany UEFA Nations League game from September 2022.</p>



<p>“Being with Ian Darke is such as blessing because he’s so good,” added Donovan. “It’s exciting to work with him. I’ve been a big fan forever of his work.”</p>



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<p><em>Photo credit: IMAGO / Icon Sportswire</em></p>


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Landon Donovan and Ian Darke are two men who have crossed paths only a few times, but the results have been legendary.

Landon Donovan on Ian Darke's call of his 2010 World Cup goal - World Soccer Talk

Landon Donovan on Ian Darke's call of his 2010 World Cup goal

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<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/fox-world-cup-commentators-for-qatar-2022-20221017-WST-404697.html">FOX’s World Cup commentary</a> team includes some great names with <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/">World Cup </a>experience. Ian Darke, Derek Rae and JP Dellacamera are just some of those with incredible experience. However, there is a new voice working alongside one of those commentators that has experience <em>on the pitch</em>.</p>



<p>In this episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, Landon Donovan joins Kyle Fansler. The former forward talks about his role as a co-commentator at the World Cup. Donovan represented the USMNT in three World Cups, 2002, 2006 and 2010. Now, he <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/07/26/ian-darke-joins-fox-world-cup-coverage-for-qatar-2022/">joins Ian Darke</a> in the commentator booth.</p>



<p>The USMNT’s joint-top scorer in history recounts Darke’s call of that famous goal in 2010 against Algeria. Plus, he discusses what it is like to be on the media side of the World Cup.</p>



<p>Listen to the show via the player above or <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/streams/62ec18e6744caa0013cd9019/episodes/63728bd336e45800112a88b7.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">via this link</a>.</p>



<p>Launched in 2006, the World Soccer Talk Podcast is the longest running podcast on the planet. Every week, we share the latest news about watching soccer on television and streaming, in addition to discussing what we like and dislike, and featuring your questions and feedback in our Listener Mailbag segment.</p>



<p><strong>HEAR MORE:</strong> <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/classic-soccer-interviews-from-world-football/">Listen to our archive featuring hundreds of soccer interviews</a></p>



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<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / ZUMA Wire</em></p>


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