Twitter erupted on Thursday with the announcement of the United States' final World Cup squad. A few of the best reactions, in particular to the news that Landon Donovan would not be going to Brazil:
Jeff Carlisle, ESPN FC:
Klinsmann going all in with the young guys. That is just stunning to me. #usmnt
- Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) May 22, 2014
Doug McIntyre, ESPN FC:
If the #usmnt plays well in Brazil this summer, Jurgen will look like a genius. If they don't...
- Doug McIntyre (@DougMacESPN) May 22, 2014
Aleix Lalas, ESPN FC:
Again, life isn't fair and soccer isn't fair. A WC roster isn't about form, merit or history. It's simply a coach's preference.
- Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) May 22, 2014
Tommy Smyth, ESPN FC:
I cant belive that a player that has been so important to d US and soccer gets dumped like this.He is still better than some playersonpanel
- Tommy Smyth (@TommySmythESPN) May 22, 2014
Marc Stein, ESPN.com:
It doesn't have to be this World Cup. But Julian Green better be a FORCE in future World Cups if you give him LANDON DONOVAN's roster spot
- Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) May 22, 2014
Max Bretos, ESPN:
If u have attacking players on roster who may not take the field for the USA. Then bring Landon Donovan, who in a pinch, can help.
- Max Bretos (@mbretosESPN) May 22, 2014
Janusz Michallik, ESPN:
Parkhurst an Evans out maybe just as big a story as Landon.
- Janusz Michallik (@JanuszESPN) May 22, 2014
Kyle Martino, NBC Sports:
Shocked by Donovan omission. Like Hodgson taking Lampard: experience, form & potential to duplicate the past edges LD over other candidates
- Kyle Martino (@kylemartino) May 22, 2014
Jimmy Conrad, former MLS player:
Just double checking my math. 1 cap, no 1st team minutes with club team > 156 caps, 5 World Cup goals, best player in U.S. history. Got it.
- Jimmy Conrad (@JimmyConrad) May 22, 2014
Chad Johnson, former NFL player:
So we (USA) have seem to have made an error leaving Landon Donovan off the final roster. I'm sure it's a computer glitch‼️
- Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) May 22, 2014
Billy Horschel, PGA Tour:
Lots of ppl freaking out about Landon Donovan not making US National Team. I think it's a solid decision. Time for young guys to step up.
- Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) May 22, 2014
Sydney Leroux and Abby Wambach, USWNT:
Whoa.
- Sydney Leroux (@sydneyleroux) May 22, 2014
"@sydneyleroux: Whoa." Whoa is right
- Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) May 22, 2014