'The goal is to win the tournament' - Christian Pulisic insists USMNT have a 'great opportunity' to dethrone Lionel Messi and Argentina at Copa America 2024

The AC Milan forward has been in sensational form for the Rossoneri and was named Serie A's best player in December after contributing two goals and two assists in five games. His resurgence at club level has led USMNT fans to dream about a podium finish in the Copa America, which kicks of in June, and Pulisic believes that the team has enough firepower to go all the way in the tournament.

Speaking to The Atheltic, Pulisic said: "Of course, the goal is to win the tournament. That's how we look at things. We have a good young team and this is a great opportunity for us to play against the world's best and hopefully show the world what we can do."

With the arrival of Messi at Inter Miami, the United States has witnessed a dramatic soccer boom among the fans. Ticket prices went through the roof for Miami matches and with Messi now gearing up for his first full season on U.S. shores, the soccer landscape in the country is going to get bigger and better.

"There's just so much buzz around the sport," Pulisic added. "And I think it's only going to get better in the next few years."

Pulisic will look to continue his rich vein of form until the summer so that he can inspire the Stars and Stripes to a historic piece of silverware. He will be back in action for his national team during their CONCACAF Nations League semifinal against Jamaica in March. In the short term, Pulisic will focus on his assignments with Milan, and will return to the pitch on Saturday against Udinese in Serie A.