Christian Pulisic is 'evolving' as USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino weighs options ahead of Australia match
Ex-USMNT goalkeeper Kasey Keller believes the US are favourites to beat Australia in their crucial World Cup 2026 Group C clash, but has warned about the…
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2026 World Cup: USMNT says Christian Pulisic uncertain vs. Australia June 18, 2026 at 4:05 pm Updated June 18, 2026 at 6:56 pm The status of U.S. forward Christian Pulisic remains uncertain for Friday’s World Cup game against Australia at Seattle Stadium. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE Christian Pulisic of the United States participates in a training session for the 2026 World Cup at Great Sports Park in Irvine, Calif., on June 17, 2026. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images) "He’s evolving," Pochettino responded, per the New York Post . As the U.S. men's national soccer team looks to build on its emphatic 4-1 victory over Paraguay when it faces Australia on Friday, the biggest question surrounding the Americans is whether "Captain America" will be on the pitch at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Furthermore, And then we will decide when we have the confirmation in one or another direction tonight." There’s no doubt Pulisic playing would give the Americans their best chance of defeating Australia, but fellow star Weston McKennie gave a glimpse at the team’s thought process. The reports have been, the European fans have come over, are falling in love with America. Article continues below "Pochettino could have come out and said, 'This is my goalkeeper,' but that's not something he does.
In addition, "We know that Australia is definitely a counterattacking team, and we saw that clearly against Turkey," he added. " Paraguay was exactly that, and this is the same kind of, but only better than Australia. Christian Pulisic’s injury status has loomed large over this team despite their strong start on home soil for the tournament.
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2026 World Cup: USMNT says Christian Pulisic uncertain vs. Australia June 18, 2026 at 4:05 pm Updated June 18, 2026 at 6:56 pm The status of U.S. forward Christian Pulisic remains uncertain for Friday’s World Cup game against Australia at Seattle Stadium.
according to The Seattle TimesWATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE Christian Pulisic of the United States participates in a training session for the 2026 World Cup at Great Sports Park in Irvine, Calif., on June 17, 2026. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images) "He’s evolving," Pochettino responded, per the New York Post .
according to Fox News — LatestAs the U.S. men's national soccer team looks to build on its emphatic 4-1 victory over Paraguay when it faces Australia on Friday, the biggest question surrounding the Americans is whether "Captain America" will be on the pitch at Lumen Field in Seattle.
according to Fox News — LatestAnd then we will decide when we have the confirmation in one or another direction tonight." There’s no doubt Pulisic playing would give the Americans their best chance of defeating Australia, but fellow star Weston McKennie gave a glimpse at the team’s thought process.
according to Fox News — LatestThe reports have been, the European fans have come over, are falling in love with America.
according to The MirrorArticle continues below "Pochettino could have come out and said, 'This is my goalkeeper,' but that's not something he does.
according to The Mirror"We know that Australia is definitely a counterattacking team, and we saw that clearly against Turkey," he added. " Paraguay was exactly that, and this is the same kind of, but only better than Australia.
according to The MirrorChristian Pulisic’s injury status has loomed large over this team despite their strong start on home soil for the tournament.
according to Fox News — LatestUSMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino was asked once again about Christian Pulisic's status ahead of Friday's match, but he offered little insight into the condition of the star's left calf.
according to Fox News — LatestChristian Pulisic had an assist in the first half of the USMNT World Cup opener against Paraguay. (Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP "Either way, just trying to give good spirits and hopefully he can be there tomorrow," McKennie said.
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