Tim Weah Reflects on Controversial Comments About USMNT Alumni

Tim Weah, a standout for the US men’s national soccer team, shared his feelings regarding his remarks from a recently aired Docusary episode on Paramount +. In that episode, he labeled some critics of the team as “evil,” which has sparked a back-and-forth with former USMNT players.

“I please don’t regret what I said,” he expressed to reporters Thursday, just before training in New Jersey. Despite the backlash, Weah affirmed he was standing by his “100%” comments.

The USMNT is slated to face South Korea in a friendly match at Harrison’s Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday, as they gear up for next summer’s World Cup.

In his comments, Weah appeared to target several current team members as well as notable alumni who criticized Christian Pulisic for opting out of the Gold Cup earlier this summer, including former player Landon Donovan, who was particularly vocal.

In one of the Docusary episodes focused on Pulisic, Weah defended him against what he deemed harsh criticism, calling the detractors “really evil.” He noted, “They’re players and they know what it’s like when you’re hanging,” alluding to the pressures athletes face. “These are the same guys who turn and wave at the end of the day to try and be friendly with you. I respect them, truly, but…”

He added, “But frankly, the people before us also won nothing… Christian himself had a better career than everyone who told us negatively.”

Still, Weah emphasized his desire to move forward with a positive outlook. “It’s important to focus on what our team is doing right now and how we can elevate our game as we prep for the World Cup,” he said. “I am fully committed to that. If it means tuning out the noise, then so be it.”

Weah concluded by expressing his excitement about working with the team again, stating, “We’re all focused on our main goals and excited to build on what we have during each camp.”