Pulisic and USMNT staff said in May that the player would sit out the Gold Cup so he can get 'the rest he needs' a year before the World Cup

Landon Donovan seemingly criticized Christian Pulisic's decision not to play in the Gold Cup on Sunday, causing Pulisic's dad to fire back at the former USMNT star.

Christian Pulisic's decision to rest this summer rather than appear for USA at the Gold Cup has been heavily criticized by many members of the media, including USMNT legend Landon Donovan.