United States National Team midfielder Landon Donovan will not be travelling to Paris for Friday's friendly against France (3pm ET - ESPN2) the US Soccer Federation announced on Monday. Donovan will remain with the Los Angeles Galaxy as they prepare for the MLS Cup final.
"The plan was to have Landon come in for the match against France and then return to the LA Galaxy in preparation for MLS Cup, but after further discussion Landon expressed his desire to stay in Los Angeles," National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann said in a press statement. "While my preference was to have Landon with us for this important match, I respect his decision. I'm very happy with the progress this team is making and the commitment they have shown in each and every camp. We look forward to the challenge of the next two games."
