Sunnyvale native and San Jose Earthquakes academy graduate Diego Luna starred for the United States men’s soccer national team on Sunday at PayPal Park, capably replacing Christian Pulisic

Christian Pulisic believes those questioning his commitment to the U.S. Men’s National Team are “way out of line.”

Christian Pulisic has been backed by former teammate Olivier Giroud as the ruckus over the U.S. men’s national team star’s summer absence continues to rumble on.

Christian Pulisic has come under a lot of fire from pundits like Landon Donovan and Alexi Lalas, along with his manager Mauricio Pochettino, for his decision to sit out this year’s CONCACAF Gold Cup.

The USMNT beat Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 without Christian Pulisic. Colin Cowherd discusses whether or not he thinks it’s okay for him to sit out the Gold Cup.

After Christian Pulisic spoke about why he chose not to play for the USMNT in the Gold Cup this summer, head coach Mauricio Pochettino was asked about those comments before the tournament opener against Trinidad and Tobago. It’s safe to say Pochettino wanted to remind everyone he’s in charge of the USMNT. Not Pulisic.

United States men’s head coach Mauricio Pochettino says players cannot pick and choose when they play after rejecting Christian Pulisic’s offer to play in the pre-Gold Cup friendlies.Pulisic had

The USMNT faces significant absences leading up to the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, notably missing star player Christian Pulisic. His non-injury-related absence has sparked outrage among fans.