Landon Donovan says that Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe is the X-factor when it comes to the attack for the United States, and praised teenage sensation Christian Pulisic's maturity.
Speaking exclusively with ESPN FC ahead of MLS Rivalry Week, Donovan spoke on a range of national team topics. But ahead of a crucial pair of World Cup qualifiers in early September, he said that Nagbe is a critical piece in terms of shouldering the attacking load.
Nagbe has been criticized most of his career for not producing enough goals or assists -- a stance U.S. manager Bruce Arena has echoed.