Ex-USMNT Coach Defends Christian Pulisic Amid World Cup Criticism
Summary
Christian Pulisic, a key player for the U.S. men's soccer team, has been dealing with a calf injury during the 2026 World Cup, which affected his performance. Former U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter said the team’s tactics limited Pulisic’s chances to play at his best, and the team will rely on him in the upcoming match against Belgium.Key Facts
- Pulisic injured his calf during training and worsened it in the USMNT’s first game against Paraguay.
- He missed one game against Australia but returned for the last two matches.
- Critics questioned Pulisic’s impact in the 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Gregg Berhalter said the team did not use Pulisic effectively in their game plan.
- Pulisic had not scored in the first six months of 2026 before the World Cup.
- Pulisic uses support from friends and family to manage pressure.
- Star striker Folarin Balogun will miss the next match versus Belgium because of a red card.
- A win against Belgium would send the USMNT to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.
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