Landon Donovan has refused to coach the San Jose Earthquakes for this reason

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Landon Donovan is the main option to be the new coach of the San José Earthquakes, although the United States soccer figure has not made a decision about his future, so he continues to work for the San Diego Loyal.

And it is that according to several reports, Donovan has preferred to wait and not accept the proposal of the San José Earthquakes, because his desire is to train the LA Galaxy in the future, this decision is due to several factors.

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Landon Donovan prefers to return to the LA Galaxy

The option of Donovan working for the LA Galaxy again is complicated, the team is fighting for a ticket to the Play-offs but is on a losing streak, having lost three of its last four games, so can pass a firing for coach Greg Vanney.

Landon Donovan is a star of the LA Galaxy, in his career with this club he won 2 Supporters Shield, a US Open Cup, in addition to 6 MLS championships between 2005 and 2014.