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Christian Pulisicis considered to be one of the best American-born soccer players in the world and is expected to be a major part of the U.S.national team’s run in the upcoming World Cup.
It’s why the goal drought going into a friendly against Senegal was absolutely bizarre.Pulisic hadn’t put one into the back of the net since Dec.28 when AC Milan defeated Hellas Verona in a Serie A match.
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United States forward Christian Pulisic shoots past Senegal forward Cherif Ndiaye during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., on May 31, 2026.(Scott Kinser/AP)
He got the weight off his back on Sunday when hescored in the 19th minuteof the U.S.match against Senegal.
“Now maybe we can stop talking about it,” he said after the match.
The Americans won, 3-2, despite Sadio Mané tying the match early in the second half.Folarin Balogun put the U.S.ahead in the 62nd minute.
Pulisic was scoreless in his final 19 matches for AC Milan.The score also ended an eight-match scoreless streak while playing for the U.S.national team.
United States forward Christian Pulisic celebrates with midfielder Sebastian Berhalter after scoring in the first half against Senegal in an international friendly soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., on May 31, 2026.(Scott Kinser/AP)
“I felt this confidence, like I have played really well in recent months, but all everyone seems to want to worry about is goals.So, hopefully, we can stop talking about it,” Pulisic said.“We have games ahead and I have to be ready.”
Pulisic added that it was a relief to finally get the goal.
“The performance of Christian, for 45 minutes, was really, really good,” U.S.coach Mauricio Pochettino said.“He still has the potential to improve.But I think it is the way that he is training from day one.(The) way he played for 45 minutes was the habits that he created last week.Every day training with this attitude, with this commitment, with this energy.I think now we need to try to extend (it) until 90 minutes.
“I am happy for him also because after a long time, a few months, he scored again.Obviously, that is important for our players in the preparation to the World Cup.”
United States forward Christian Pulisic reacts after scoring in the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on May 31, 2026.(Bob Donnan/Imagn Images)
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The U.S.will play Germany in its next friendly on Saturday.Then, it’s off to its firstWorld CupGroup D match against Paraguay.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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