According to the US Soccer Federation Landon Donovan will not play in the two scheduled friendlies this month against France and Slovenia. Donovan has decided to not make the trip to Europe and instead will train with his club team LA Galaxy which is in the MLS Cup Final scheduled for November 20. “The plan was to have Landon come in for the match against France and then return to the LA Galaxy in preparation for MLS Cup, but after further discussion Landon expressed his desire to stay in Los Angeles,” said US manager Jurgen Klinsmann. Klinsmann also added that he respects Donovan's decision and looks forward to the challenge of the upcoming matches. A replacement will not be named, instead the team will train with 21 players. The US takes on France in Paris on Nov. 11 and Slovenia in Ljubljana on November 15. BM