Christian Pulisic wanted to talk about something else. Now he can Christian Pulisic ended a nearly six-month goal drought for the US national team during a 3-2 win against Senegal. His performance, including an assist and a goal, relieved significant pressure on him and the team ahead of future important games. While teammates expressed unwavering support, manager Mauricio Pochettino noted the strong 45-minute performance but emphasized Pulisic’s potential for further improvement.

• Christian Pulisic ended a nearly six-month goal drought with the US national team in a 3-2 victory over Senegal.
• His performance included an assist on the opener and a goal, leading to emotional celebrations.
• Pulisic expressed relief at breaking the spell and confidence in his overall game.
• Manager Mauricio Pochettino praised Pulisic’s 45-minute performance but stated he still has potential to improve.
• Teammates like Weston McKennie voiced continued belief in Pulisic’s ability to perform in crucial moments.