Midfielder
Christian Pulisic
5'10
Profile of USMNT midfielder Christian Pulisic. Full career stats, club history (Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, AC Milan), and US Soccer Players news analysis.
Caps: 81 | Goals: 32
It’s a rare thing for a 17-year-old to emerge as a member of the USMNT, but that’s exactly what Christian Pulisic did. He started by becoming a regular with Bundesliga power Borussia Dortmund, quickly turning that into a call up with the United States. From there, Pulisic became the youngest player to score a goal in the modern era of US Soccer and a member of the 2016 Copa Centenario squad. Pulisic won the US Soccer Young Player of the Year award in 2016 and the Male Player of the Year award in 2017. In summer 2019, Pulisic moved to Chelsea in the Premier League setting a new transfer fee record for a USMNT player. He became the first USMNT player to appear in a Champions League final, winning it with Chelsea in 2020-21. Pulisic moved to AC Milan in July 2023.
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2025
Started the Concacaf Nations League semifinal against Panama on March 20 (1-0 L) and the 3rd-place match against Canada on March 23 (2-1 L). In the fall, he started friendlies against Korea (Sep 6, 2-0 L) and Japan (Sep 9, 2-0 W). He remained a key figure in the October window, subbing on in the 1-1 draw against Ecuador on Oct 10 and starting the 2-1 win over Australia on Oct 14.
2024
Started the semifinal win over Jamaica on Mar 21 (1-1, 3-1 AET) and the 2-0 final victory over Mexico on Mar 24 to lift the Concacaf Nations League trophy, earning Best XI honors. In the summer, he started and scored in the 1-1 draw with Brazil (Jun 12). At Copa America, he started and scored in the 2-0 win over Bolivia (Jun 23) and started group matches against Panama and Uruguay. He finished the year strong, starting and scoring in the 4-2 Nations League quarterfinal win over Jamaica on November 18.
2023
Started and scored two goals in the 3-0 Nations League semifinal win over Mexico on Jun 15,. Started the 2-0 final victory over Canada on Jun 18. Named the tournament's Best Player. In friendly action, he started and scored against Germany on Oct 14 (3-1 L) and Ghana on Oct 17 (4-0 W).
2022
Leading the team to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Pulisic was instrumental on the world stage. He started all four matches: draws against Wales and England, the decisive 1-0 win over Iran (where he scored the winning goal), and the Round of 16 match against the Netherlands. In Qualifying, he delivered a legendary performance against Panama on March 27, scoring a hat-trick in a 5-1 victory.
2021
Won US Soccer Male Player of the Year honors. Started against Jamaica in the 4-1 friendly win on Mar 25 and converted a penalty against Northern Ireland in the 2-1 win on Mar 28. In the Gold Cup, Pulisic started in the 1-0 semifinal win over Honduras on June 3. Started and converted the winning penalty in extra time of the Nations League Final against Mexico in the 3-2 win on Jun 6. Started World Cup qualifiers against Canada on Sep 5 (1-1 D) and Honduras on Sep 8 (4-1 W). Subbed on against Mexico on on Nov 12 and scored in the 2-0 World Cup qualifying win. Subbed on against Jamaica on Nov 16 (1-1 D).
2019
Won the US Soccer Male Player of the Year award. Started friendlies against Ecuador (1-0 win, Mar 21) and Chile (1-1 draw, Mar 26), where he scored the lone US goal. In the Gold Cup, started against Guyana (4-0 win, Jun 18), scored against Trinidad & Tobago (6-0 win, Jun 22), and subbed on against Panama (1-0 win, Jun 26). In the knockout rounds, he started against Curacao (1-0 win, Jun 30) and scored two goals in the semifinal against Jamaica (3-1 win, Jul 3). He started the final against Mexico (0-1 loss, Jul 7). In the inaugural Nations League group stage, he started and scored against Cuba (7-0 win, Oct 11) before starting in the loss to Canada (0-2 loss, Oct 15).
2018
Started against Bolivia (3-0 win, May 28) before facing England at Wembley Stadium (0-3 loss, Nov 15). He closed the year by captaining the USMNT for the first time—the youngest player ever to do so at the time—in a match against Italy (0-1 loss, Nov 20).
2017
Won US Soccer Male Player of the Year. Scored in the 6-0 win over Honduras (Mar 24) and started against Panama on Mar 28 (1-1 draw). Scored in the Jun 3 1-1 friendly draw against Venezuela. Scored both goals in the 2-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago on Jun 8. Started against Mexico (1-1 draw, Jun 11), Costa Rica (0-2 loss, Sep 1), and Honduras (1-1 draw, Sep 5). Started and scored in the 4-0 win over Panama (Oct 6) and scored in the 2-1 loss at Trinidad & Tobago (Oct 10).
2016
After playing for the USMNT at the U-17 World Cup in 2015, Pulisic debuted in a World Cup qualifier against Guatemala on Mar 29, subbing on in the 4-0 win. Pulisic scored his first goal for the USMNT against Bolivia on May 28, another 4-0 win. Subbed on in the Copa Centenario opener against Colombia on Jun 4 in a 2-0 loss. Subbed on at halftime against Argentina in the semifinals on Jun 21 (4-0 L) and against Colombia in the 3rd-place game on Jun 25 (1-0 L). Subbed on against St Vincent and the Grenadines on Sep 2 and scored two goals in the 6-0 win. Started against Trinidad & Tobago on Sep 6 (4-0 W) and Cuba on Oct 7 (2-0 W). Started against Mexico on Nov 11 (2-1 L) and against Costa Rica on Nov 15 (4-0 L). Won the US Soccer Young Player of the Year award.
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2024-25
Pulisic remained a critical piece of the Rossoneri attack, playing in 34 games across all competitions. He recorded 11 goals and 11 assists, showcasing his dual-threat ability as both a scorer and playmaker. AC Milan finished 8th in Serie A, but Pulisic added silverware to his cabinet by winning the Supercoppa Italiana on January 6.
2023-24
Pulisic joined AC Milan on July 13, 2023, and enjoyed a career-best debut season in Italy. He played 50 matches across all competitions, scoring 12 goals in Serie A and helping the club finish 2nd in the league. His seamless adaptation to Italian football made him an instant fan favorite at the San Siro.
2022-23
In his final season at Stamford Bridge, Pulisic battled for minutes in a transitional year for the club. He made 24 appearances in the Premier League, scoring one goal. Chelsea finished 12th in the table.
2021-22
Pulisic helped Chelsea secure more international silverware, winning the FIFA Club World Cup on February 12, 2022. Domestically, he contributed to a 3rd place finish in the Premier League. The team also reached both the FA Cup and EFL Cup finals, finishing as runners-up in both competitions.
2020-21
This was a historic campaign for Pulisic, who became the first American male to play in and win a UEFA Champions League Final, helping Chelsea defeat Manchester City 1-0. Under manager Thomas Tuchel, Pulisic was a key figure in the knockout stages, including a goal and assist against Real Madrid in the semifinals. The club finished 4th in the Premier League.
2019-20
Pulisic made an immediate impact following his move from Germany. In his debut Premier League season, he played 25 games and scored nine goals. He was arguably the team's best player during the "Project Restart" period, driving Chelsea to a 4th place finish and an FA Cup final appearance.
2018-19
Pulisic’s final season in Germany was defined by his blockbuster transfer; in January 2019, Chelsea agreed to pay a $71 million fee for him, but loaned him back to Dortmund for the remainder of the season. He helped Borussia Dortmund challenge for the title, ultimately finishing 2nd in the Bundesliga.
2017-18
Establishing himself as a regular starter at just 19 years old, Pulisic played in 32 Bundesliga games. His pace and creativity were vital for the team as they secured a 4th place finish, ensuring Champions League qualification.
2016-17
In his first full season with the senior squad, Pulisic made 29 league appearances and scored three goals. He lifted his first major trophy, winning the DFB-Pokal (German Cup), and helped the team finish 3rd in the Bundesliga.
2015-16
After dominating at the academy level, Pulisic was promoted to the first team during the winter break. He made his professional debut on February 21 and eventually made nine appearances, scoring two goals. Borussia Dortmund finished 2nd in the Bundesliga, and Pulisic became the youngest foreigner to score in the league's history.
Youth and College
Born in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Pulisic began his development with the PA Classics academy. He spent a year in England as a child (playing for Brackley Town) before returning to the US. At age 16, he made the bold move to Germany to join the Borussia Dortmund youth system, where he quickly rose through the U-17 and U-19 levels to join the first team.
