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" I'm a little skeptical of foreign coaches in our league and in U.S. Soccer just because of how different our league is and our players are than other players around the world. "

Landon Donovan

Just Because

Soccer

World

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Your

Forward

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" As athletes, most of the time we deal with fans cussing at us, saying how much we suck. "

Landon Donovan

Fans

Suck

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Landon Donovan

Sports

Game