Christian Pulisic shoulders U.S. World Cup hopes amid AC Milan struggles
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Kevin Baxter
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Summary
Christian Pulisic, the U.S. men's national soccer team star nicknamed "Captain America," carries the weight of American World Cup hopes on his shoulders. The article examines his struggles at AC Milan (where he went scoreless in his final 17 games and the club's leadership was fired), his status as the face of U.S. soccer, and the immense pressure he faces heading into the World Cup. It explores whether he can deliver on the pitch or if the burden of expectations will prove too heavy.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIf the U.S. is to go deep in this World Cup, it will be carried there on Christian Pulisic's shoulders. If it stumbles, Pulisic will get the blame.
A day earlier, he had been booed off the field after going scoreless in his final 17 games with AC Milan.
Pulisic walked across a stage overlooking the East River to cheers during a sparsely attended rally in which the U.S. roster for this summer's World Cup was announced.
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