Christian Pulisic suffers frustrating setback just before USMNT’s World Cup moment
Christian Pulisic faces a challenging moment as he prepares for the upcoming FIFA World Cup with the USMNT. His club season with AC Milan ended poorly, resulting in the team's failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Pulisic's performance declined significantly in the latter half of the season, contributing to the team's disappointing finish.
- ▪Christian Pulisic is a key player for the USMNT as they approach the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- ▪AC Milan's season ended with a loss to Cagliari Calcio, which eliminated them from Champions League qualification.
- ▪Pulisic scored eight goals in his first 11 matches but went scoreless in his last 20 matches.
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