Landon Donovan

Parents and agents, get out of the way, right? Because Diego, you have this dog and this nastiness about you. When I say that, that's the most glowing accolade I can give any player. You've got this tenacity to want to prove yourself. And I think that it's always really important to... When you're making decisions, not everyone's built like you.

Parents and agents, get out of the way, right? Because Diego, you have this dog and this nastiness about you. When I say that, that's the most glowing accolade I can give any player. You've got this tenacity to want to prove yourself. And I think that it's always really important to... When you're making decisions, not everyone's built like you.

Parents and agents, get out of the way, right? Because Diego, you have this dog and this nastiness about you. When I say that, that's the most glowing accolade I can give any player. You've got this tenacity to want to prove yourself. And I think that it's always really important to... When you're making decisions, not everyone's built like you.

Some people say, I don't know if I go down to USL, I might not make it. But I get the impression you said, gimme, let me go down there and I'll show you what I've got. That has to come from somewhere. You talk about your NorCal upbringing. Take us back to where that attitude, where that nastiness comes from.

Some people say, I don't know if I go down to USL, I might not make it. But I get the impression you said, gimme, let me go down there and I'll show you what I've got. That has to come from somewhere. You talk about your NorCal upbringing. Take us back to where that attitude, where that nastiness comes from.

Some people say, I don't know if I go down to USL, I might not make it. But I get the impression you said, gimme, let me go down there and I'll show you what I've got. That has to come from somewhere. You talk about your NorCal upbringing. Take us back to where that attitude, where that nastiness comes from.

Well, never, never, never change. I mean, I think, you know, when I, I get goosebumps listening to you talk about it, because I, I think what we're finding out about you is like, there was never, there was never another option, right? There was never, and that comes, that comes from who you are, right? Like you were, you weren't looking for the easy route. Like this is cool and a great story.

Well, never, never, never change. I mean, I think, you know, when I, I get goosebumps listening to you talk about it, because I, I think what we're finding out about you is like, there was never, there was never another option, right? There was never, and that comes, that comes from who you are, right? Like you were, you weren't looking for the easy route. Like this is cool and a great story.

Well, never, never, never change. I mean, I think, you know, when I, I get goosebumps listening to you talk about it, because I, I think what we're finding out about you is like, there was never, there was never another option, right? There was never, and that comes, that comes from who you are, right? Like you were, you weren't looking for the easy route. Like this is cool and a great story.

You wanted more. And so that's awesome. And look, if I had, if I had Mauricio Pochettino here right now, I'd be asking, why aren't you starting Diego Luna? I mean, I think you're poised and ready, and you obviously had to wait your turn. I think about this season, you're off to a great goal-scoring start for Real Salt Lake. Is that a concerted effort?

You wanted more. And so that's awesome. And look, if I had, if I had Mauricio Pochettino here right now, I'd be asking, why aren't you starting Diego Luna? I mean, I think you're poised and ready, and you obviously had to wait your turn. I think about this season, you're off to a great goal-scoring start for Real Salt Lake. Is that a concerted effort?

You wanted more. And so that's awesome. And look, if I had, if I had Mauricio Pochettino here right now, I'd be asking, why aren't you starting Diego Luna? I mean, I think you're poised and ready, and you obviously had to wait your turn. I think about this season, you're off to a great goal-scoring start for Real Salt Lake. Is that a concerted effort?

Look, I think of Kevin De Bruyne, there were certain moments under Pep where he had to score more. And then sometimes I take a backseat and assist and get more assists and unlock the door with his passing. Your assists are down, which is totally fine. Goals are more important. But do you feel like you're making more of an effort to get into the box, to get on the end of things this season?

Look, I think of Kevin De Bruyne, there were certain moments under Pep where he had to score more. And then sometimes I take a backseat and assist and get more assists and unlock the door with his passing. Your assists are down, which is totally fine. Goals are more important. But do you feel like you're making more of an effort to get into the box, to get on the end of things this season?

Look, I think of Kevin De Bruyne, there were certain moments under Pep where he had to score more. And then sometimes I take a backseat and assist and get more assists and unlock the door with his passing. Your assists are down, which is totally fine. Goals are more important. But do you feel like you're making more of an effort to get into the box, to get on the end of things this season?

If you're not already, you're going to be everybody's favorite player because, you know, you said what's better than a coach who gives it to you straight? The only thing that's better than that is a young player who's willing to take that information on board. And you've done that. And I know you're incredibly humble, so I'll certainly give you the praise for that.

If you're not already, you're going to be everybody's favorite player because, you know, you said what's better than a coach who gives it to you straight? The only thing that's better than that is a young player who's willing to take that information on board. And you've done that. And I know you're incredibly humble, so I'll certainly give you the praise for that.

If you're not already, you're going to be everybody's favorite player because, you know, you said what's better than a coach who gives it to you straight? The only thing that's better than that is a young player who's willing to take that information on board. And you've done that. And I know you're incredibly humble, so I'll certainly give you the praise for that.

You know, one of the things that I think about – Diego, is kind of next steps. And let me preface this, and I think Landon and I are on the same page. I always find a little bit off-putting when a player talks about, you know, you're under contract with Real Salt Lake, that's your team. It's always hard to talk about the other teams and next step.

You know, one of the things that I think about – Diego, is kind of next steps. And let me preface this, and I think Landon and I are on the same page. I always find a little bit off-putting when a player talks about, you know, you're under contract with Real Salt Lake, that's your team. It's always hard to talk about the other teams and next step.