Sports Professor Rick Horrow and Soccer Legend Landon Donovan 3/26/26
Landon Donovan sits down with Alex Sherman for a wide-ranging conversation on the 2026 World Cup, the business and visibility challenges facing Major League Soccer, and the personal realities behind elite performance—including depression, therapy, and the pressure to be “on” at all times.
Key topics covered
Why the 2026 World Cup could be a true “before and after” moment for American soccer (and why it could also be overhyped)
What a “successful” World Cup looks like for the USMNT: a deep run plus iconic moments that change public perception
How MLS stacks up against top European leagues—and…
The skinny
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