A day after Landon Donovan lambasted members of the U.S. men's national team who decided to skip this summer's friendlies and CONCACAF Gold Cup, midfielder Weston McKennie came to the defense of his teammates.

Landon Donovan explains the reasons behind his past soccer hiatus and why it differs from Christian Pulisic's current absence.

The USMNT manager in no uncertain terms emphasized the team over the individual in a loud rebuke to his star player.