Heading into his first game of a (hopefully) busy summer without a goal for AC Milan in 2026 and without a goal for the United States since 2024, questions swirled around Christian Pulisic’s form. Thanks to his strike in the 19th minute against Senegal, those questions were put to bed early in Sunday’s affair.
The goal, which followed an assist on Sergiño Dest’s opener in the sixth minute, featured Pulisic at his best. With space to run into behind a retreating Senegal backline, the USMNT’s talisman raced onto the end of a ball from Ricardo Pepi, created just enough space inside the 18, and slotted it home. The relief in Pulisic’s celebration was palpable:
Pulisic didn’t just play the part of finisher against Senegal. He played the provider role, too. This assist to Dest was purposeful, assertive, and featured pin-point accuracy:
The best version of Pulisic is one that drives towards the goal as quickly as possible, rather than one that takes ponderous touches deep in midfield. It was the best version of the 27-year-old who showed up in Charlotte, sparking the imagination of what could be for the USMNT at the big show later this summer.
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