Former U.S. men's national team midfielder Darlington Nagbe says that staying home with his family is worth more than representing his country, even at the World Cup.
The midfielder, who moved from Atlanta United to the Columbus Crew this offseason, has played 25 times for the U.S., most recently in 2018, scoring once.
Still only 29, and having impressed in the midfield in a couple of dominant seasons in Atlanta, Nagbe was asked if he’d consider a return to the national team setup. He said he valued the time with family international breaks afforded him, and that he never thought of playing for his country.