Any team in the world would benefit from Messi's presence, so would the USMNT. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has urged Christian Pulisic to step up and follow Messi's footsteps for the national team.

Mauricio Pochettino Wants Christian Pulisic to Emulate Lionel Messi for USMNT originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Lionel Messi is arguably one of the greatest Soccer players in history.

When the USMNT announced the rosters for the Gold Cup, the notable absences of stars like Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson and Yunus Musah sparked an uproar among U.S. soccer fans. The team was ...

Let's get to it. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Pulisic's comments after the USMNT lost to Canada in the Nations League third-place game were unequivocal. "This team is ...

Christian Pulisic is among a slew of regular starters who will be missing when the United States plays in next month's CONCACAF Gold Cup, another blow for a team coming off dismal performances at ...

At the age of 26, Pulisic is in his attacking prime, the straw that stirs the USMNT's drink, to paraphrase baseball legend Reggie Jackson. As one of the handful of standouts for an underachieving ...

Christian Pulisic asked the U.S. Soccer Federation to not play for the USMNT in the Gold Cup this summer and his wish was granted. MORE — USMNT roster in full for June friendlies, Gold Cup training ...