LOS ANGELES: Former United States international Landon Donovan is considering running for president of the USA Soccer Federation (USSF), Sports Illustrated reported on its website on Wednesday. Si.com reports that Donovan is “seriously considering” throwing his name into the mix for the election early next year. Current president Sunil Gulati has not yet said he was standing again but was expected to run for his fourth three-year term. Boston lawyer Steve Gans has also received the required three letters of nomination needed to run, the report added. Nominees must submit their applications by Dec. 12. “Donovan, who had no comment, has been asked by a number of respected figures in American soccer to contemplate running,” according to the report. “They’re concerned about Sunil Gulati continuing to control decisions on the technical side – including hiring head coach – and think Donovan is better qualified to handle the soccer aspects of the job.” Gulati’s position has come under intense scrutiny since the USA last week failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, after losing their final qualifying game against Trinidad and Tobago. Gulati, 58, refused to resign after the World Cup debacle. Published in Daily Times, October 20th 2017.