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Max Mallow

Why Christian Pulisic Didn’t Start for USMNT vs. Ecuador

Christian Pulisic was a surprise exclusion from the U.S. men’s national team starting lineup to face Ecuador in an international friendly.

The USMNT and AC Milan superstar was dealing with ankle pain, per Doug McIntyre. Also missing from the starting lineup was Fulham defender Antonee Robinson, though the reason for his absence was not confirmed. Also out was Club América winger Alejandro Zendejas.

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