Christian Pulisic has dealt with being deemed America’s men’s soccer savior for so long that it’s just part of his existence.
Christian Pulisic scored his first goal since November 2024 in a 3-2 USA win over Senegal, with striker Ricardo Pepi unlocking defenses as a true No. 9 in a performance that validated Mauricio Pochettino's setup. With the home World Cup opening June 12 against Paraguay, USMNT finally shows the attacking combination and squad depth to exceed group-stage expectations — though the defensive backline remains the clear vulnerability to address.
Christian Pulisic scored his first goal for Team USA since November 2024 in a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Sunday.
The AC Milan star showed strong chemistry with striker Ricardo Pepi in a promising performance ahead of the World Cup.
Players like Falorin Balogun and Weston McKennie stepped up to support the USMNT in ways that could help the team exceed expectations this summer.
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