Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun could be given USMNT reprieve by teammate’s injury

There were worrying scenes for Mauricio Pochettino, who has gambled on a youthful roster for the fall fixtures.
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Christian Pulisic gets major Milan boost ahead of Serie A clash vs Lecce after USMNT’s unexpected post-World Cup roster snub

Christian Pulisic has endured a difficult stretch since returning from the World Cup, but the latest developments at Milan could offer him an important opportunity to change the mood around his season.

Mauricio Pochettino won't say why Christian Pulisic was left out of USMNT camp, and that silence is the message

The USMNT head coach used his stock non-answer on the most famous player in the program.

Christian Pulisic absent from first post-World Cup USMNT roster

Mauricio Pochettino didn't want to give specifics surrounding Christian Pulisic's absence from the USMNT roster on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Why isn’t Christian Pulisic in USMNT camp? Mauricio Pochettino stops short of fully saying

Pulisic is one of many U.S. 2026 World Cup players not called for the first camp of the new cycle despite returning to action for his club

Sources: Christian Pulisic Out, Cavan Sullivan In For USA's Upcoming Squad

While U.S. headliner Christian Pulisic won't be on Mauricio Pochettino's September-October roster, but blue-chip teenagers Cavan Sullivan and Adri Mehmeti will be.

Report: Christian Pulisic omitted from USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino’s post-World Cup squad: What’s next?

Pulisic has had a rocky relationship with the national team for some time and Pochettino used an expletive earlier this week when discussing the player's decision to miss the 2025 Gold Cup in order to be his best self for the World Cup.

Landon Donovan Has Surprising Reaction to Christian Pulisic's USMNT Omission: 'Not Sure What That Means'

Landon Donovan called Christian Pulisic’s USMNT omission “very interesting” while praising Cavan Sullivan’s inclusion in Pochettino’s young squad.