Christian Pulisic
Coverage of Christian Pulisic in the Nexus archive.
- America first, football second
Christian Pulisic, a U.S. national team soccer player, performed a dance inspired by Donald Trump's hand motions after scoring a goal in a 2024 Nations League match. The article discusses how Trump's political influence and efforts to align with FIFA may impact soccer's popularity in the U.S., particularly in conservative regions, as the country prepares to host the World Cup.
- LA Galaxy coach Greg Vanney says Team USA was 'too naive,' explains Christian Pulisic's struggles
LA Galaxy coach Greg Vanney criticized Team USA's 'naivety' for their World Cup exit and attributed Christian Pulisic's struggles to an early injury. Belgium's last-minute venue change to Dignity Health Sports Park due to turf damage was also mentioned.
- Same old story: US men’s soccer team has been stagnant for quarter century
The U.S. men’s national soccer team has shown little progress over 25 years, failing to advance past the World Cup round of 16 in multiple tournaments. Players like Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams underperformed similarly to earlier generations, while coach Mauricio Pochettino may leave after the 2026 World Cup. Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman emerged as standout performers for the team.
- Belgium embarrasses Team USA before breaking out Trump's signature dance celebration after fourth goal
Belgium defeated Team USA 4-1 in a World Cup Round of 16 match, ending their tournament. Romelu Lukaku celebrated Belgium's fourth goal with a Trump-inspired dance, drawing attention to the loss. The article notes President Donald Trump's influence on FIFA's decision to rescind Folarin Balogun's suspension, which benefited Team USA.
- Pochettino resalta la vuelta de Pulisic al once ante Bosnia y Herzegovina
Mauricio Pochettino, entrenador de la selección de Estados Unidos, busca mantener la calma ante el partido decisivo contra Bosnia y Herzegovina, donde Christian Pulisic regresa al once titular.
- Yugoslavia is still playing
Despite only Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia remaining from former Yugoslavia in the World Cup, the region continues to have a significant impact in global soccer. Players from the region make up 7.5% of the round of 32 participants, including Christian Pulisic of Croatian descent.
- Tim Howard says USMNT gained momentum after dominating Paraguay win, USA to 'play Australia off the park' next
Tim Howard highlights the U.S. Men's National Team's momentum following a 4-1 victory over Paraguay, citing strong performances from Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic, and goalkeeper Matt Freese. The win drew a record 24.9 million viewers, and Howard anticipates a physical challenge against Australia while expressing confidence in the U.S. team's ability to secure a win.
- Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer’s moment in their country
The U.S. men's soccer team's World Cup home opener against Paraguay drew over 70,000 fans in California, with the U.S. winning 4-1. The match highlighted soccer's growing popularity in the U.S., driven by younger athletes and immigrant communities, as fans celebrated key goals and expressed enthusiasm for the sport's rising cultural presence.
- Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer’s moment in their country
The U.S. men's soccer team's World Cup home opener in California drew over 70,000 fans who celebrated a 4-1 victory over Paraguay. The event highlighted soccer's growing popularity in the U.S., driven by family traditions, immigrant communities, and rising youth participation since the 1994 World Cup. Key moments included goals by Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic, and a late clinching goal by Gio Reyna.
- Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer’s moment in their country
The U.S. national soccer team's World Cup home opener in California drew over 70,000 fans who watched them defeat Paraguay 4-1, highlighting soccer's growing popularity in the U.S., driven by immigrant communities and young athletes.
- Trump believes that we will win
President Donald Trump called the U.S. men's soccer team before their World Cup opening match, praising coach Mauricio Pochettino and the players, and expressing confidence in their success. The team, ranked 17th by FIFA, will face Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.