Armas emphasizes importance of Pochettino-Pulisic relationshipThe former USMNT star has weighed in on the developing dynamic between the Argentine and the American, stressing the necessity of clear communicationCONCACAF Gold CupM. Pochettino
'Big p*ssing contest' - Gomez on Pulisic furor, state of USMNTMic'd Up: The ESPN FC analyst spoke candidly about all things USMNT, and why he commits to being "as honest as possible"AnalysisUSA
'He had to respond' - Donovan backs Poch on Pulisic commentsLalas said Pochettino needed assert his position as manager while reiterating the primary focus is on the team, not individualsM. PochettinoUSA
'Laughing stock' - Gomez knocks Pulisic comments, USMNT turmoilThe former USMNT striker delivered a scathing assessment of Pulisic's comments, defensiveness over criticismCONCACAF Gold CupL. Donovan
'Players need to listen' - Poch replies to Pulisic's remarksThe U.S. coach explained his decision not to feature Pulisic in friendlies, said his focus is on winning and treating all players equallyUSAM. Pochettino
Chris Richards: USMNT critics fueling Gold Cup motivation The USMNT, one day out from the start of the 2025 Gold Cup, are using external noise to propel them towards success in the competitionC. RichardsUSA
Pulisic's status provokes verbal volley, division over USMNTInstead of focusing on road to 2026, fans and pundits have been dragged into a circular debate that distracts from bigger pictureAnalysisUSA
Twellman backs Pulisic, gives Pochettino grade of 'D-minus'The Apple TV analyst defended Pulisic amid hefty criticism from ex-U.S. stars over his decision to sit out Gold CupT. TwellmanUSA
Pulisic says Pochettino declined offer to play in friendliesPulisic said he wanted to play in fixtures with Turkey and Switzerland, but the USMNT coach "said no"M. PochettinoUSA
‘Needed big club that wanted me’ - Why Pulisic left ChelseaChristian Pulisic has explained why he left Chelsea for AC Milan, with the USMNT star looking to find a “big club that really wanted me”.AC MilanChelsea
'Where were you?' - Dempsey knocks Donovan over 2013 absenceDempsey questioned Donovan's absence ahead of the 2014 World Cup, when the forward took a sabbatical one year out from the competitionC. DempseyUSA
'Look in the mirror' - Pulisic's father responds to DonovanThe Milan star's father addressed the on-air comments about Pulisic, reminding Donovan he took a sabbatical in 2013 ahead of the 2014 World CupL. DonovanUSA
The Rondo: Actives vs Absentees - who wins hypothetical match?GOAL US writers pitted current and unavailable USMNT starting XIs against each other, debating strengths, weakness and outcomeAnalysisUSA
'Massive opportunity' - USMNT legend Altidore on Gold CupThe USMNT legend sat down with GOAL at TST 2025 to discuss Pulisic's Gold Cup absence and moreUSAJ. Altidore
Mauricio Pochettino: Christian Pulisic should be our MessiThe Argentine coach has made a bold comparison between Pulisic and Lionel Messi, suggesting the AC Milan star should embrace a similarly iconic role CONCACAF Gold CupM. Pochettino
Conrad calls USMNT's Pulisic skipping Gold Cup 'disappointing'GOAL spoke with Conrad at media day ahead of the veteran's upcoming games at TST 2025 in North CarolinaUSAAC Milan
