Donovan UNFILTERED on Premier League, USMNT & beef with Dempsey! | CBS Sports Kickin' It | Episode 7

[@sKaraptor2]

I really miss seeing Landon wearing the USMNT & Galaxy crests. Watching him & the rest of the US team play at the 2010 World Cup made me fall in love with the sport ⚽

[@TheCommentEvangelist]

Same here

[@adolchristin9837]

I am French, with Papin, Zidane, Henry or Mbappé, I should not care too much about them, but no, nothing to do: Landon and Clint made me LOVE the USMNT. They are two of my favorite football player ever. Landon since 2002 and Clint since 2005, oh what a ride it was. Watching those two players giving their best to be succesful with the National Team of a country which, at this time, did not cared too much about Soccer, that was epic. A bit more gifted than many players maybe, and a big heart, an attitude and lot of courage for sure. That draw against Italy in 2006, that run in Confed Cup 2009, that ectic group phase in 2010 (England, Slovenia and Algeria), and that fantastic performance against Ghana and Portugal in 2014, that was unforgetable. Thank you for the memories.

[@jdubb45]

Amazing

[@dosipov1]

Wow! What a cool story, that someone from another country with solid national team, actually followed usmnt. after embarrassing results in 1998, to see this team almost make semi finals in 2002 was awesome

[@BennyH11]

You're American not French

[@adolchristin9837]

@@BennyH11 Et pourtant ! Je prend cette remarque pour un compliment alors.

[@ljsh23]

Be quiet 🤫

[@gogousa6661]

Landon Donovan has spent so much time helping MLS/FOX/Concacaf/Soccer in general it’s so fun hearing him unfiltered. This is the best interview I’ve seen in a long time

[@abolacadernos7164]

Donovan and Dempsey are the two best to ever wear the shirt. Great memories.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Tab Ramos was a fantstic player. Very underrated.

[@TCGTales]

Landon needs to shave his head. Clint needs a stylist, crocs? Really?

[@bsdnmd]

Pulisic is carrying the torch Dempsey lifted that Donovan started.

[@markislivingdeliberately]

They were. They aren’t anymore. Yeah the records are still there, but the talent in Europe is pretty great now. When healthy (I know big caveat) pulisic is better than both. If he played in mls he’d be crushing

[@stanleed.harold5457]

Ramos, Reyna and Howard

[@fabanero20]

This interview is gold! I love the uncensored aspect about it. It’s so refreshing to hear this instead of the cookie cutter interviews of current footballers

[@k13morey]

I have a lot more respect for Donovan now seeing how honest he was here. The 2 best, but I always thought what made Dempsey better was his mentality. He was fearless and had such a belief in himself. I think Donovan had all the talent but never quite believed that he belonged with the best players in the world which is why he stayed in MLS. If Donovan had Dempsey's mental toughness and confidence he would've been unstoppable. Great interview.

[@hengineer]

He had depression, too, which is probably part of it.

[@Konformation07]

In fairness to Landon, he did want to stay with Everton after his first loan spell with them.

[@032theo]

Good player but only managed 2 goals in 30 games in Europe.

[@hanj31]

he would be head and shoulder the GOAT of US soccer

[@leftiequixote]

Our new kids are dope, but I will always miss this era of US Soccer. Landon was my #1 guy, but Clint was a very close 2nd. I hope to meet them someday.

[@Alexvee-23]

Landon was also my #1. Everything about him made me fall in love with USMNT. Those honestly were the good ol’ days

[@jdubb45]

Same

[@IceSick90]

I was a Clint guy myself

[@justin57153]

Donovan is refreshingly self-aware and honest. He doesn't try to make himself look good, or attempt to be false humble or whatever. He's just real. Understands where he was weak mentally, admits to being jealous of Clint, and also knows, very clearly, why he took the path he did because it would allow him to be the best player he could be... and it worked b/c he's a legend. I miss Clint's "F-You" grit. We don't have that on the team now and could use that edge. Maybe Gio one day if he grows up. On a side note, Charlie Davies does have a tendency to only ask questions where he is a character in the story. It's funny at first, but actually makes him a pretty shallow interviewer.

[@killianmccluff36]

I agree and it quite surprised me. Wouldn’t be against him being a pundit to share his wisdom.

[@thepushbikesurfer]

Mckennie?

[@ChildFlip]

In tough times it’s guys like these that remind me why I’m proud to be an American. Kate’s the 🐐, as well

[@wiseup250]

Kate's an honorary American 😂

[@thecrowjoker2]

Shut up fam 😂😂 joking All love

[@TCGTales]

Landon needs to shave his head. Clint needs a stylist, crocs? Really?

[@rfp313]

I loved the conversation. Very grounded and realistic. Good points on old school vs new school. As a fan I can appreciate both. The current gen certainly doesn't have the challenges the old gen had, but they are benefitting from the foundation established by the old gen. I love seeing the growth of a sport I've been following since the 94 WC. I love that we're producing players that can play at the best leagues. I love seeing MLS grow as it has. Landon also said something that hit home about mental health: Just knowing what it is helps a ton. I have PTSD and I kept getting told by people that i have Asperger's. I went to a therapist and they identified what it really was. That helped me tremendously.

[@alfiend331]

I don't know how I stumbled into this series of interviews, but this Kickin' It series is outstanding! Getting to hear the stories of these USMNT legends is fascinating. I'm hoping there are episodes that feature the icons of the USWNT as well. I'd love to hear these kinds of behind-the-scenes stories with Mia Hamm, Hope Solo, Julie Foudy, Carli Lloyd...

[@apollon11]

Kickin' It is becoming consistently the most fascinating and real platform for the historical fans of the US game. Thank y'all so much for producing this show. Absolutely loved this episode, and it will sound crazy, but it made me want a Jurgen Klinsmann episode. And maybe a Bruce Arena one, too.

[@LeeBurrows14]

Great 2 part interview with Landon! Great to see Clint and Landon get to relive old times with Charlie and Mo! Thanks for doing these CBS. And as always Kate adds so much to the interview! 👏🏼

[@chadmcclelland5668]

These guys provided numerous memorable moments for the USA. Appreciate all the effort and heart you showed. This current generation has the opportunity to take it to the next level and be special. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DaddyFutbol]

CBS thank you as a USA fan since 2002 for this. Guys i grew up watching since I was 10 years old sitting down and just bonding like firends is what i love about KICKIN IT.

[@maximusprimus827]

This was a great conversation/interview. I’d love to see another one with these guys and three current players like Pulisic, McKennie, and Adams. That would be an epic conversation imo.

[@stevenjaquin8218]

It's hard to hear Landon talk with that honesty, but without a doubt Donovan is a national hero!

[@pepejg7]

I can hear these guys talk for days 🇺🇸

[@mrbuckmeister]

Great stuff. In my very brief meetings with Deuce he's impressed me with what a down to earth good person he is. Charlie's transparency and vulnerability about his accident and other issues has repeatedly impressed me. It's great to see this side of Landon and get a real feel for who is. His play has always impressed me. Now I am equally impressed with his humanity. Thanks for putting this together.

[@RomanCLT]

Still remember watching Donovan and Beasley at the 1999 Fifa U-17 World Cup...Golden ball winner and Silver ball winner. How good were those guys! Can't wait for part 2 and Beasley showing up on Kickin' It in a future episode.

[@andrewstagg972]

I love Clint, I’m a Texan, but I grew up, wanting to be Landon. Pulisic might surpass them one day, but Landon will always be my favorite.

[@bigheadedm]

As a player he already has!

[@lp5670]

Pulisic is better than landon I don't think he's as good as Clint was in his time at Fulham. Pulisic is not very good.

[@e350mn]

This was such a good show. We really got to see the walls come down. The authenticity and transparency was palatable. Nice job guys (and girls…).

[@MrMigote]

Also, this LD / USMNT interview is gold. thanks CBS!

[@JayRuf3438]

It's so fun to see this real talk between the these US Soccer legends.

[@ajcarlos5245]

As a Filipino-American who grew up watching both of them, this just feels sooo cathartic. Like deymmm, to see them talk abt all the nuances and just be real with each other was sooo frickin' satisfying 🩵⚽️

[@MichaelBalanoff]

“Some people just built different.” What a way to end the episode. That’s Deuce Dempsey right there in a nutshell. What a legend

[@wizarddragon]

@CBS I have loved this show more than I thought I would have when I first heard about it. Keep this going and Kate has been doing great as well.

[@UberVilla]

Donovan was and is the Golden Boy, and that’s why it was harder for him to transition to europe, whereas Dempsey always saw himself as the underdog, the dark horse, and that drove him to work hard and through those hard situations. neither is better than the other. both loved winning all the same, no more than the other. Donovan loved winning and playing so much that he went to where he could beat do that. Dempsey loved winning and playing so much that he went to where he could win his spot and win tougher wins, even if they came less often. Dempsey liked winning the tougher battles, even at the cost of not winning as much, Donovan liked winning always no matter what. Both wanted to be the best. They just went about that differently. Donovan went about it by playing as much as he could and showing the star he was on the field. Dempsey went about it by earning his spot off the field until he could shine against tough opponents.

[@oldska8ter]

Dempsey was and is the One, top American in his day in Europe. Proved we can do it, paving the way.

[@NaijaTRG]

Absolutely, feel like nobody says this enough. Dempsey is easily my favorite USMNT player of all time but respect to Donovan for what he did in the flag colors. Easier case to make to say he’s the greatest USMNT player of all time (strictly international football) but I still believe Dempsey has a case as well. They’re my 1A/1B for USMNT goats but those with real football knowledge know Dempsey was also playing at the highest level in Europe (early 2000s Prem at that) as you stated. And when Donovan retired from the NT Dempsey still continued to carry us🤷🏿‍♂️

[@oldska8ter]

For me and Probably stats show Deuce was front and center for showcasing American Talent to a highly skeptical , and knowledgeable fans and English public and commentators, though some came before and definitely after (now) he was alone in his campaign. I also thought him and Pulisic were the only ones fighting against the team that kept us and those two out of the World Cup. Would have been Pulisic first and Clint's last, I thought altidore and all the others let them down. I also felt Landon for all his talent wasn't aggressive enough or up to the physical challenge of EPL ball. It is great to meet another Fan of Clint's 4 sure!!!@@NaijaTRG

[@SocalMotoRx]

I respect Dempsey for what he did but he didn’t pave the way. Like he says McBride and Bocanegra were already at Fulham when he got there. Not to mention Claudio Reyna, Kasey Keller, Friedel, Howard etc…

[@oldska8ter]

You shouldn't compare Goalkeepers with field players for impact I believe. But Dempsey had much bigger impact on EPL fans and public then those you mentioned. If you don't think so , that's your opinion, but I wonder how much you watched or followed EPL during their times there. Dempsey By far biggest impact , I think even stat's wise he lead. @@SocalMotoRx

[@Brsf49ers]

@@oldska8terMcBride definitely had a huge impact before Clint. There is a Fulham bar named after him.

[@chamberlainwonder369]

These are great legends that set up the great hierarchy foe today era.

[@kurai9107]

Landon Donovan the best American player to have worn the red white and blue jersey colors . Thank you ⚽️

[@alex1vid]

AGES ago, I remember the days of big soccer and mentioning the guy needed a mentor. Didn't have to be an American either, just a mentor. He was doing something other American players hadn't. So what bugged me a bit was at Leverkusen he wasn't even the ONLY American there (Hejduk). I think his time would have been WAY different if the 17-18 year old Donovan got a: "Hey, eat dinner with us or my family" from a Hejduk or Nowotny, Schneider, etc. But that wasn't the culture and way things were. When Donovan was in Everton, he was older, had Howard BUT Neville really helped him out and took him under his wing. He's the type of guy that just needed that and the disappointment is that maybe he didn't get it when he needed it.

[@thetruth1862]

They would have fared better in today's game with the support and structure for American athletes in Europe, but that's what Trail Blazers have to go through!

[@hankdatank09]

I remember there was a special signing by Galaxy players at the Home Depot in Inglewood; there was 4 players there signing jerseys, posters, etc. Dunivant, Lewis, Buddle, and Donovan. I had my 2010 USMNT World Cup jersey (blue) they all signed gracefully. When I got to Donovan and handed him my jersey I said to him “I should’ve brought my Everton jersey instead” he replied “that would’ve been awesome!” He definitely enjoyed his time there.

[@JohnDuarte-dx8kx]

The Evertonians wanted Landon to stay.

[@IIVIIOJICA10]

This series are soo good. Love to see there prospective. Remind me of the LCS

[@scottipippen6554]

I started playing basketball in the late 80s in Germany. During this time, the first euopeans came in the NBA. The narrative was exactly the same that we had when Landon came over to Leverkusen 10 years later. I still remember him being in the Bundesliga, even the games, he spent at may club, Bayern Munich. I always was curious to see him play, thought that he had great talent, but somehow could not translate it into the Bundesliga. Everything seemed to big for him. Now i know how he lived through these years here. How difficlut it was. I tent to say: difficult for the wrong reasons. He should have had a mentor at Leverkusen. Sad to know, that a club like Leverkusen, that brought so many great talents over from Brasil and formed them to world class players, failed to help a kid from california to bring the best out of him. Loved this interview. Wish Landon all the best for the rest in his life. And i want him to now: you left a mark here in Germany. Other US players came and showed us, that even boys from the US can play very decent ball. But i still wait, to them taking the same path that our europeans basketball players paved in the current NBA: being the best of the best!

[@SQUeeK1984]

No matter the score, if Landon was on the pitch, you ALWAYS HAD HOPE!

[@michaelschaeffer2291]

These videos are one of the best things on the internet right now. Nuanced, deep, and honest. Landon is right, we don't have them enough and always go surface level.

[@kung_fool]

Just to give more context, that Leverkusen team in the early 2000s were filled with many top players, that's why they got to the UCL final, though losing to Madrid. Names like Ballack, Lucio, Berbatov, even lesser known names but high quality players like Basturk and Neuville. It's difficult to break into the first team, for anyone, especially someone from a different continent with different culture. Without taking anything away from Landon, it was going to be difficult. Respect to Landon always, he was a top player during his era, especially for the US MNT. True legend for the game, and a wonderful character.

[@shadowfax1462]

We love you Landon! You inspired a generation

[@danielhamilton4836]

This is my new favorite channel! Love this content

[@MrCarofilis]

love seeing deuce and landon in this way! thank you for this

[@officialdeanseda]

Oh wow! This was filmed in Newark! I live very close to this location. I love the show! Keep up the amazing work, team ⚽️

[@TimeWithRigo]

Such a great video, legends of the game

[@txbill2512]

Best sign I ever saw at a Galaxy away match: "Don't cry Landon, it's only an away game." Genius. In all seriousness though. Landon was easily one of the best players I've ever seen play the game. Really wanted his move to Everton to become permanent (I support the club) but couldn't blame LA for not wanting to lose him.

[@TheLocdizzle]

Dude walked his own path; I still rock my Donovan jersey for matches......

[@injlescantorna3271]

Landon was a good played and the media done well to make him great. Dempsey was underated by the media and proved to be a great.

[@maximusprimus827]

I love how talented our current group is but I really do feel that they don’t have the same heart and “dawg” in them that the old groups had.

[@enriquevera3156]

Humble Brag 😂 I love this show. I love fútbol!!!!

[@rodgermurphy5721]

This brings closure to parts of my youth

[@jumbomacaroni]

Donovan will always be Captain America I love his trolling of the Mexican national team.

[@mjngope]

Donovan made me to fall in love with how he play especially here in the 2010 WC held here in South Africa

[@thetruth1862]

Kate is so charming 😊 what a great interview.

[@chingon784]

Landon having the most assist in international football recently is kinda crazy

[@thejackofalltrades5171]

Man what an interview!!! Legit. Great job Golazo.

[@classicofutbol]

Amazing interview

[@cesarbriones2419]

Donovan 🙏🏼 you helped build this. Dempsey you made everyone take notice, they had to take us more serious.

[@abdeldorado]

What a team USA it was with them. Absolute respect.

[@skillobangani4051]

I love Clint but Landon was a marvel to watch

[@user-yu2vy4es1k]

where was this filmed? loving the studio vibe.

[@eliafadil7690]

Donovan, Dempsey, McBride . Miss those days

[@albertol9654]

As a Mexican fan.. I use to hate Landon, i use to call him the Ice cream man(The Horror Movie) coz of his balding hair 😂. Not gonna lie he scored some nice goals against Mexico and is probably the best soccer player the US ever had.

[@bmwmd110]

If Landon's parents were as knowledgeable as Pulisic's, Landon would have been one of the best players in the world. Shame he didn't stick it out at Leverkusen. I had the same thing happen to me, but I only lasted 3 weeks and I was in England, I couldn't deal with the depression. I was too soft.

[@allistar34]

damn kate is a great interviewer, asks direct questions to avoid the bs

[@SaSpursFan]

This is a Good series

[@bluecalix]

The two USMNT GOATs. Great video!

[@winkles2314]

Landon, Clint and Brian McBride, those three were great to watch in the Prem

[@georgethomson8493]

Charlie's side glances to Mo Edu are quality. Mo Edu scoring in1 the final minute against Celtic quality

[@sk8ingdawg123]

I love this episode

[@andriadipura6393]

Landon grew up in Los Angeles agglomeration area and then he was signed by Bayer Leverkusen, a good club based in a small town. Meanwhile, Clint grew up in a small town, and then he was signed by a club based in a metropolitan globalized city. Of course, Clint adapted socio-culturally easier than Landon did.

[@alphonse8144]

love this. the usa legends man

[@CliffordEiffler]

Let's get Diego Valeri in on this. Invite Landon back to it. Would love to see the recounting of MLS experiences there.

[@brentward3082]

“Respect” is much better than “like”.

[@annbuckley8749]

Clint is the man

[@DGoose512]

I love these type of interviews and the fact that Kate is able to draw out more insights from these guys. My criticism of these players perspective on their gen vs current gen is 1. Lack of acknowledgment about how much more talent/better some of these players are than them (like Landon and Clint ain’t sniffing the 11 for Dortmund, Chelsea, or Milan) and 2. They seem to dismiss “challenges,” this gen has to face. The reality is their gen was battling lack of respect and interest. And credit it to them for establishing the foundation and platform the current gen can operate from. But the current gen has to battle the weight of expectations and that is an equally tough fight. I don’t think the previous gen had the same expectations placed on them so they could always operate as underdogs. The current gen is expected to win and perform consistently at their club level and on the national team. It’s no longer good enough to make the World Cup, you must make the last 16. It’s no longer good enough to play in Europe you have to make an impact. That’s a whole different level of pressure/challenge these guys don’t seem to acknowledge here. Maybe because they never experienced it

[@trackshun]

This USMNT era is the one I wanted to see win. Same with mex

[@mrvee5395]

Trivia: Who got the "hockey assist", IE the pass to Donovan, on the goal that Clint scored and he and Landon celebrated in the Gold Cup semis? None other than the legendary Freddy Adu. I believe the finals was Freddy's last National Team game.

[@TischNew43]

Donovan played for Bayern Munich on loan in the winter 2008/09 following a request from then manager Klinsmann. A truly memorable quote is from Uli Hoeness quoting legendary Bayern coach Hermann Gerland: I wouldn’t start Donovan in our reserve team, he’s not good enough.

[@ScorpFin]

First time I hear Edu speak in depth, good dude.

[@JackSchitt-p9t]

35:10 This is why I always loved Deuce.

[@Konformation07]

In all fairness to Landon, he had quite an effective loan spell in Everton in 2010 and Landon wanted to stay and Everton wanted to make it permanent and they were willing to make a deal. MLS said no.

[@Gavin_Harris]

Landon and Dempsey definitely the best but don't forget about my boy McBride!

[@ramongonzalez5256]

To me Landon Donovan is my favorite player

[@ljj3534]

Weston Mckennie and Weah are doing good at Juventus to

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

doing well.

[@tripperdelaluna1]

@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 too

[@ashtoncap2161]

Am i the only one who noticed kate's accent slightly changed to an american accent???😂😂😂

[@airsoftshooter5]

The national team still hasn’t produced a player thats surpassed either Dempsey or Donovan. Or a gk on Howard’s level

[@kb5509]

That's the fault of your strange, money first grassroots system. Nobody else does that

[@_Gustav027_]

Pulisic is doing great for us 🖤❤️ Forza Milan

[@Packy8421]

This is a great series. Kate is the best in the biz btw.

[@scottsmith8381]

Locked in club starters, Pulisic Robinson, Balogun, Adams when healthy, and McKinney started most games for Juve.

[@sNorENaDo777]

Clint Dempsey is the greatest player of all time for team USA. He scored in the biggest matches. That's the difference

[@guidofranco6764]

Me encanto este episodio. Next one with other US starts of the past?

[@drjasonfreeman]

I think it was the fans who were split on Dempsey and Donovan, but I never saw any animosity between Landon and Clint when they were playing.

[@Gabriel-mn8fk.soccerplayer]

Peace bro

[@djBlue999]

Remember when Donovan slagged off Becks for going to Milan to keep up fitness for a World Cup? How he's changed his tune!

[@rudyguili4782]

JR Smith never played for the Bulls, unless of course they mean Zhejiang Golden Bulls

[@tcroweification]

Landon needs to address his pk routine ..

[@januarythird4472]

The Clint rant just broke the internet

[@kevinumber7]

I again, was at Eric Wynalda 1st MLS goal in Santa Clara. Landon showed up in the then San Jose Clash and killed it. Made MLS once he moved to LA. But disappointment of his potential. Clint built cache in premier league. Pulisic is a star. Love all yall

[@menelikjegna]

Landon and Clint are US SOCCER legends. And yes, it's called soccer. Thanks for all the memories boys. You helped put us on the map.

[@jcesarr0321]

Nope its not

[@davepazz580]

@@jcesarr0321 It's called Association Football... of which "soccer" is a shortened term for.

[@cavendar24]

@@jcesarr0321 Okay, fine. Quick history lesson. Originally it was just called football. An English sport that got spread around the world. When it got to America well as we do we rebelled a bit and started bending the rules. We decided to use our hands a bit. That's how rugby started. Eventually that got taken to a whole new level of stricture. That's where what we call football started. So at one point in time, we had all three: Association Football, Rugby Football, and Gridiron Football. Within a short time, all those got shortened so they were easier to say. Association Football became assoc football became soccer football became soccer. It was actually goofy brit kids who came up with the name, but obviously it didn't stick over there. The other two are more obvious. Rugby football became just rugby and Gridiron Football became just football. Phew. Now with that out of the way, yes, Landon and Clint will always be legends for fans of US soccer. The most iconic moments of US world cup games (at least that I can think of) featured these two giants. We need more like them.

[@oldska8ter]

Americans bastardized it, as usual

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Also Tim Howard, Kasey Keller, Brian McBride and Claudio Reyna. All played in England are were big successes.

[@ajax7277]

Landon had soooo much talent and ability, that he was always seen as the “golden boy”. No one thought that he NEEDED adversity…