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
Lalas: Pressure on Pulisic 'live up to the hype' in World CupLalas said the public pressure on Pulisic after opting to sit out this summer could increase when he does rejoin the USMNTUSAAC Milan
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
'Way out of line' - Pulisic hits back on commitment criticismThe attacking midfielder deemed comments from ex-USMNT players questioning his commitment "out of line"USAAC Milan
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
Adams: USMNT tuning out Donovan, Dempsey criticismThe U.S. are avoiding and tuning out criticism aimed at them and Pulisic ahead of the Gold CupUSAT. Adams
McCarty criticizes USMNT stars for taking camps for grantedThe former MLS stalwart has voiced frustration over what he perceives as a casual approach to national team duty by American stars based in EuropeCONCACAF Gold CupMajor League Soccer
'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
Gimenez reveals 'crucify you' warning from USMNT star PulisicSantiago Gimenez has revealed that Christian Pulisic warned AC Milan fans would "crucify" him if performances and results did not go as planned.S. GimenezAC Milan
Richards views Pulisic absence as chance for USMNT squad to step upThe Crystal Palace defender has addressed the absence of the USMNT’s captain and emphasized that it presents a valuable opportunity for the squadCONCACAF Gold CupCONCACAF Nations League
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 moreUSATST
'Doesn't bother me' - USMNT legend Meola on Pulisic's absenceMeola, who is coaching Pat McAfee's CONCAFA SC at TST, spoke with GOAL about the current state of the USMNT roughly one year out from the World CupUSATST
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