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GOAT of the USMNT? Christian Pulisic told how to become ‘best U.S. men’s soccer player ever’ as Alexi Lalas makes bold prediction for AC Milan star

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<p>The 26-year-old playmaker has been tipped for the top since bursting onto the senior scene as a precocious teenager. He broke through in Germany at Borussia Dortmund, before winning the Champions League at Chelsea.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Pulisic is now starring in Italy for Milan, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-officially-better-than-ever-usmnt-star-posts-personal-best-another-goal-ac-milan/blt9d882bbc80bfbe73" target="_blank">personal bests being posted</a> while becoming a talismanic presence for European heavyweights. He has also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/funny-name-christian-pulisic-reacts-captain-america-tag-usmnt-star-addresses-statement-ac-milan-legend-zlatan-ibrahimovic/blt54d0f7bb93b538f1" target="_blank">earned a ‘Captain America’ billing with his country</a> and is considered to be the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/why-usmnt-star-christian-pulisic-one-of-best-in-world-tyler-adams-assesses-numbers-added-ac-milan-forward-game/blt95fea83fe59a2e9d" target="_blank">brightest light in an exciting era of U.S. talent</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Pulisic has already <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/top-50-player-best-serie-a-is-christian-pulisic-world-class-former-usmnt-team-mate-explains-standing-ac-milan-forward-global-elite/blt2642638be7d62acb" target="_blank">eclipsed the achievements of many countrymen</a>, but could go on to become the greatest that his country has ever seen. Former USMNT star Lalas has <a href="https://x.com/AlexiLalas/status/1888299095397372392" target="_blank">said</a> of how that standing can be achieved: "Pulisic's certainly heading towards being the best U.S. men's soccer player ever. A big 2026 World Cup and I think it's solidified."</p>

WHAT LALAS SAID

<p>The United States will be filling the role of co-hosts at the 2026 World Cup, alongside neighbours Canada and Mexico. Pulisic could <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-captain-america-usmnt-gregg-berhalter-highly-skilled-2024-copa-america-bolivia/blte3edc42a56596271" target="_blank">lead his nation into that tournament</a> as skipper, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/world-cup-history-makers-christian-pulisic-gio-reyna-usmnt-class-2026-record-setting-prediction-hero-1994-finals/blta342857a2348bac2" target="_blank">ambitious history-making targets being set</a> for a side now working under ex-Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHRISTIAN PULISIC & THE USMNT?

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Christian Pulisic has been told how to become GOAT of the USMNT, with Alexi Lalas explaining the AC Milan star’s bid to become the “best ever”.

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