Christian Pulisic is having an exceptional season, one that promises to be his best yet, especially as the United States prepares to host the World Cup. On Sunday, he netted the opening goal for AC Milan against Hellas Verona in Serie A, bringing his season tally to 10 goals and two assists in just 15 matches across all competitions.
This victory places Milan at the top of the Italian league standings, just a point behind last year’s champions, Napoli, who enjoyed a 2-0 win over Cremonese. Meanwhile, Inter Milan leads the pack but has a match against Atalanta later today.
Under the direction of coach Massimiliano Allegri, the Rossoneri have remained undefeated in Serie A since suffering a loss to Cremonese in their opening game back in August. This match marked the end of Milan’s campaign for 2025.
Pulisic scored with a well-timed volley during stoppage time, while Adrien Rabiot found the net from a corner kick by Luka Modric. In the second half, Christopher Nkunku scored his first Serie A goal from the penalty spot and added another shortly after, converting a rebound from Modric’s shot that hit the post.
Last season, Pulisic’s best performance saw him finish with 17 goals and 12 assists across 50 matches. Since joining Milan for the 2023-24 season, he has accumulated a total of 50 points (31 goals and 19 assists), with only Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan playing more matches during this timeframe.
As the U.S. team looks ahead to the World Cup from June 11 to July 19, co-hosted by Canada and Mexico, they will rely on Pulisic’s stellar form to shine in front of his home crowd.
This news is significant for soccer fans as it highlights Pulisic’s rising star and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming World Cup. His performance not only boosts Milan’s chances in Serie A but also raises hopes for a successful U.S. team on a global stage.
