"I had to make the best decision for myself and my team even though some people haven't seen it that way," Pulisic told a CBS Sports podcast

Pulisic addressed his decision to take the summer off, as well as the criticism from Landon Donovan, on CBS Sports' Call It What You Want

You can talk about my performances, whatever you want, but to question my commitment especially toward the national team, in my opinion that’s way out of line.”