Mauricio Pochettino, who coached Messi at PSG, highlighted how Pulisic carries more than just on-field responsibility. Just days later, Pulisic gave his own take in a quieter, more subdued tone.

FOX Sports' soccer analyst Alexi Lalas joins Colin Cowherd to explain why Christian Pulisic sitting out the Gold Cup is a bad look and Mauricio Pochettino's failures, along with the USMNT's World Cup expectations.

Christian Pulisic's surprising decision not to play in the Concacaf Gold Cup this summer has generated a lot of criticism. However, the 26-year-old Pulisic revealed an unexpected d

Christian Pulisic’s decision to skip the 2025 Gold Cup has drawn backlash from fans, media, and even U.S. soccer legends. With the 2026 World Cup on home soil just a year away, many view this tournament as a critical preparation stage—making Pulisic’s absence all the more controversial.

Not for the first time, U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino arrived at a post-match press conference after a loss, this time a 2-1 defeat to Turkiye in the first of two friendlies that will precede the Gold Cup.

"I had to make the best decision for myself and my team even though some people haven't seen it that way," Pulisic told a CBS Sports podcast

The defeat marked Mauricio Pochettino’s fourth consecutive loss in charge, and fans were left angry, not only by what they witnessed on the field—but also by a cryptic five-word message from their absent star,

Mark Chapman and Rory Smith continue the countdown to the 2026 World Cup. Nico Cantor of CBS Sports joins to gauge the mood in America as pressure mounts on Mauricio Pochettino. South American football expert Tim Vickery gives the lowdown on Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay, as well as the other South American nations vying for a place at the World Cup.