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USMNT's Pulisic makes Milan return after hamstring injury

USMNT star Christian Pulisic made his return for AC Milan, coming off the bench after an hour following three weeks out with a lower leg injury. The 27-year-old wasn’t fit enough to start under manager Max Allegri but contributed valuable minutes in the second half as Milan were held to a 2-2 draw by Parma after giving up a two-goal lead.

Americans Abroad: Christian Pulisic set for AC Milan return

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including reports of Pulisic's return for AC Milan.

Milan given boost with 'physically fit' Pulisic

Massimiliano Allegri has provided an update on AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic, confirming that the USMNT star has recovered from his injury. Pulisic has taken part in two full training sessions with the squad and is physically fit, but Allegri admitted he is unsure how many minutes the forward will be able to play against Parma on Saturday.

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USMNT roster: Reyna's in, Pulisic's out, A-list set of strikers

The squad is missing some key names, forcing Mauricio Pochettino to shuffle the deck ahead of final two matches of 2025

Reyna, Pepi return to USMNT for friendlies, but no Pulisic

Gio Reyna, Joe Scally and Ricardo Pepi are back in the U.S. men's national team squad for upcoming friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay. Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday announced his roster for the final two friendlies of 2025, and it doesn't include Christian Pulisic, who headlines a list of USMNT stars who have been dealing with injuries.

Wirtz & Simons next? Biggest BuLi to EPL transfer flops

'The Bundesliga Tax'. It's a phrase that has become more prominent amongst supporters over the past decade or so, used to describe the growing trend of players who have lit up the German top-flight who have been sold to Premier League clubs for big money, only to fail to replicate that same form when arriving in England.

Pulisic and Rabiot return delayed as new return date revealed

AC Milan duo Christian Pulisic and Adrien Rabiot have recovered from their respective injuries but are expected to be rested for Sunday’s clash against Roma as a precautionary measure. The club’s medical team and coach Massimiliano Allegri are keen to ensure both players regain full match fitness before returning to action, with their comeback likely to take place in next week’s fixture against Parma instead.

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AC Milan reportedly ask USMNT not to call up Pulisic

AC Milan have reportedly asked USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino to omit star player Christian Pulisic from his upcoming squad. The Serie A side want the winger to finalise his recovery in Milan to be fit for the derby match against Inter, as manager Massimiliano Allegri seeks to finally deploy Pulisic in attack alongside Rafael Leao in the crucial fixture.

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USMNT Rondo: Which players are capitalizing on club chances?

GOAL US writers discuss the biggest USMNT developments as Mauricio Pochettino continues the build up to 2026 World Cup

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Talking Tactics: Poch's concessions could yield results

A pair of October friendlies showed that Pochettino's side have a reliable system - and World Cup success could follow

Howard voices concerns over Pulisic’s injury, Milan’s stance

Former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard raised questions over AC Milan’s reluctance to release Christian Pulisic for the upcoming November international break following his injury. He suggested that the club’s handling of Pulisic’s hamstring injury could be a strategic move to limit the forward's availability for Mauricio Pochettino's next camp.

AC Milan confirm extent of Rabiot & Pulisic injuries

AC Milan are facing a mounting injury crisis after Adrien Rabiot was ruled out for at least a month with a calf lesion sustained on France duty. Christian Pulisic has also been sidelined with a hamstring tear he sustained in a friendly for the United States, leaving Milan short-handed ahead of a crucial run of Serie A fixtures for Massimiliano Allegri's title hopefuls.

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Americans Abroad: Can McKennie build on positive USMNT camp?

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including a Premier League matchup of USMNT stars

Malik Tillman, Folarin Balogun, Tanner Tessmann

USMNT World Cup roster projection: Poch narrows focus

With the World Cup just eight months away, GOAL looks at how the U.S. squad might look next summer

Modric & Pulisic take centre stage as Milan announce 'historic' €100m deal

AC Milan have announced a landmark five-year extension of their long-standing partnership with Emirates Airlines, worth €100 million. The renewed deal sees Luka Modric and Christian Pulisic front the campaign as Milan celebrate nearly two decades with the Dubai-based airline. The extension marks one of football’s most lucrative and enduring sponsorships.

Wright stars as Pochettino's tactics take shape for USMNT

The challenges of September are in the rearview mirror, as Wright scored twice and the U.S. dominated possession to beat Australia

Frequently asked questions

: Phil Foden usually plays as a right winger for Manchester City, using his stronger left foot to cut in and create scoring opportunities. Thanks to his versatility, he has also been deployed on the left of a front three, or in a more centrally influential role as the #10.
: Phil Foden was born in Stockport in Greater Manchester region, England.
: Ever since making his debut for Man City, Phil Foden has sported the No. 47 jersey, which he wears in honour of his late grandfather, Ronnie, who died at the age of 47.
: Phil Foden stands at 1.71m (5ft 7in), making him one of the shortest players in the Man City setup. Although he doesn't possess the extra strength, he is blessed with nimble footwork, with his low centre of gravity aiding him in drifting past opponents with ease.
: Phil Foden weighs 70kg (154 lbs), with his low weight and diminuitive physique allowing him to skilfully dribble past players and function in half spaces.
: Phil Foden joined the Manchester City academy in 2009 and broke into the first team in the 2017-18 season.
: Phil Foden has three children with long-term partner Rebecca Cooke - two sons and a daughter.
: While Phil Foden isn't married yet, he has been in a long-term relationship with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, with the couple welcoming their third child during Euro 2024.

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