The United States men’s national team will not count on its most high-profile figure for this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup. Christian Pulisic, the forward from AC Milan, requested to be left out of the squad in order to rest after a demanding season in Europe.

As the USMNT roster announcement for the upcoming Gold Cup approached, there was speculation about whether Pulisic would be included. The tournament is set to begin on June 14, taking place across 14 stadiums and 11 metropolitan areas in the U.S. and Canada.

AC Milan's new home kit sees the return of the historic "Diavoletto" symbol, which is integrated into the flame motifs running through the stripes.

U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino left star Christian Pulisic off the roster for the group's June friendlies against Turkiye and Switzerland, using the final friendlies before the Concacaf Gold Cup to explore the wider player pool.

USA captain Christian Pulisic has pulled out of his country's final tournament ahead of the 2026 World Cup citing a need for rest.

After struggling for much of the 2024-25 season, AC Milan has found its stride at the perfect time. For a second Serie A match in a row, Milan overcame a 1-0 deficit to notch a 3-1 win, with the comeback catalyzed by Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez.

The question on everyone's mind was whether big names like Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez, Rafael Leao, or Joao Felix would take center stage in the final game.

Christian Pulisic of AC Milan will skip the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup, opting for rest after a grueling season. Joining him on the absentee list are midfielders Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, and other key players.