The fate of Christian Pulisic has been at the forefront of America’s mind.
For the better part of a decade, the 28-year-old forward has long been considered the face and heartbeat of the U.S. men’s national team; however, he failed to deliver when the Stars and Stripes needed him most. At the 2026 World Cup this summer, he picked up more injuries (two) than goal contributions (one) and possessed nothing of the magic that has come to define his career at soccer’s highest levels.
