Cincinnati (AFP) – Christian Pulisic insists he needs more playing time at Chelsea to ensure he arrives at the World Cup in the best form possible. Chelsea's American midfielder has failed to cement a starting slot under Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge and knows he needs consistent minutes with the tournament in Qatar fast approaching. Asked […]

London (AFP) – Christian Pulisic settled Chelsea's top four nerves as his late goal sealed a dramatic 1-0 win against West Ham, while Burnley climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 1-0 victory against Wolves on Sunday. With Liverpool looking to close the gap on leaders Manchester City to one point with […]

Orlando (AFP) – Christian Pulisic scored a hat trick as the United States thrashed Panama 5-1 on Sunday to all-but guarantee their qualification for the 2022 World Cup. Pulisic scored a pair of first-half penalties –- both given against Panama captain Anibal Godoy -– before completing his treble with a virtuoso goal in the second […]

London (AFP) – Christian Pulisic will miss Chelsea's Premier League trip to Arsenal after testing positive for the coronavirus, Blues manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday. The United States forward missed Chelsea's open training session on Wednesday, and is not available for Sunday's game at the Emirates Stadium as he self-isolates. But Hakim Ziyech and N'Golo […]

In our series of articles about collectibles, writer Christopher Mosinksi focuses on what makes soccer trading cards valuable, and how important getting your rare cards graded is. Whether you are purchasing soccer cards for your personal collection (PC) or trying to invest, the question of value is important. How do you know which cards have […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – United States coach Gregg Berhalter named his squad for the CONCACAF Nations League finals on Monday, with Champions League finalists Christian Pulisic and Zach Steffen spearheading a 23-man roster dominated by overseas-based players. Chelsea star Pulisic and Manchester City reserve goalkeeper Steffen will be on opposing sides on Saturday when their […]

In many ways, the transfer of Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea is jaw-dropping. The American winger was sold to Chelsea on the second day of the January transfer window for a fee of £57.5 million). He was then immediately loaned back to Dortmund for the remainder of the 2018-19 season. It is, by […]

The news that Borussia Dortmund are willing to strike a £70 million deal with Chelsea or Liverpool for Christian Pulisic is the latest staggering development in the career of one of Europe's most prodigious talents. The two Premier League clubs have a long-standing interest in the United States international, although Paris Saint-Germain are also known […]

Dortmund (Germany) (AFP) – Portugal midfielder Raphael Guerreiro was ruled out for Borussia Dortmund's crunch last 16, second-leg tie at home to Benfica on Wednesday as Christian Pulisic replaced injured Germany star Marco Reus. Dortmund are looking to overturn a 1-0 defeat from the first-leg when Kostas Mitroglou scored Benfica's winner. Borussia's star striker Pierre-Emerick […]

For years, American soccer fans have desired that one breakout star thrust the sport into the mainstream while playing for a major European club. Every player that has been described as the “next big thing” by fans of US Soccer has tended to fall short of the lofty expectations placed on him. Most have been perfectly good […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann has hailed the "wonderful" performance of Christian Pulisic after the teenage starlet's dazzling display in the World Cup qualifying rout of Trinidad and Tobago. Klinsmann handed the 17-year-old Borussia Dortmund forward his first full start on Tuesday and the USA coach's faith was rewarded with a […]

Miami (AFP) – United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann has called for patience as the clamour for rising star Christian Pulisic to be given a starting berth reaches fever pitch. Borussia Dortmund teenager Pulisic produced a sparkling two-goal cameo last Friday as the USA demolished St. Vincent and the Grenadines 6-0 in Kingstown. The result left […]

The “next big thing” has been a US soccer mantra for players going back to Jovan Kirovski’s time at Manchester United two decades ago. Time and again, American soccer fans and the media have hyped teenage players. First, it was Kirovski, then it was John O’Brien — a great whose career was curtailed by injuries. […]

He won't turn 18 until September, but Christian Pulisic is living the German league dream having been propelled from youth team football to a starting place with Borussia Dortmund. The 17-year-old capped a lightning rise through Dortmund's ranks this season by starting on the left wing in their 1-0 win at Bayer Leverkusen last Sunday. […]