Pulisic to Miss Usmnt's World Cup Clash With Australia Due to Injury

WHO:

The New York Times - Coach Mauricio Pochettino stated, “Christian is not available. The evolution is really well.”

Yahoo Sports - Pochettino mentioned, “Christian is strong and with a great mentality, and is [making] a fantastic effort to try to be ready as soon as possible.”

The New York Times - Christian Pulisic, 27 years old, U.S. men’s national team (USMNT), coach Mauricio Pochettino, Ricardo Pepi, Folarin Balogun

Yahoo Sports - U.S. officials, Tim Weah, Alex Zendejas, Sebastian Berhalter, Gio Reyna, Malik Tillman, Matt Freese, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Alex Freeman, Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie

WHAT:

The New York Times - The U.S. next plays Turkey to close out Group D on Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - Ricardo Pepi replaced Pulisic and became a second No 9 in a 3-5-2 shape during the match against Australia.

The Athletic - The U.S. has hit six goals in two matches this tournament, needing only one more to match the most by a U.S. team at a men’s World Cup (seven in 1930 and 2002).

The New York Times - The U.S. won the match against Australia 2-0, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 and winning Group D.

The Athletic - The U.S. is the first team in FIFA World Cup history to have opponents score own goals in consecutive games.

The New York Times - Christian Pulisic will not play in the USMNT’s second game of the World Cup against Australia due to a calf injury.

Yahoo Sports - Pulisic was held out of the match against Australia, and Ricardo Pepi started in his place. The U.S. won the match 2-0, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 and winning Group D.

WHERE:

The New York Times - The match against Australia took place in Seattle.

Yahoo Sports - The USMNT's previous match against Paraguay was held in Inglewood, California, and training sessions took place in Irvine, California, and at the University of Washington.

WHEN:

The New York Times - The USMNT's first game was a week prior to the article's publication.

The New York Times - The next match against Turkey is scheduled for Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - The match against Australia was on Friday.

WHY:

The New York Times - Pulisic was removed from the first game as a precaution after aggravating a calf injury.

Yahoo Sports - U.S. officials were cautious about risking a more significant injury to Pulisic that could threaten his participation in the World Cup.

HOW:

The Athletic - The U.S. employed a 3-5-2 formation in the match against Australia, with Pepi joining Balogun up top.

The Athletic - The U.S. employed a 3-5-2 formation in the match against Australia, with Ricardo Pepi replacing Pulisic.

The New York Times - Pulisic undertook “modified training” sessions away from teammates during the week leading up to the match.

Yahoo Sports - Pulisic engaged in some ball work while training with trainers on the side.

The U.S. men's soccer team is set to face Turkey to close out Group D on Thursday. In their recent match against Australia, Ricardo Pepi replaced Christian Pulisic and joined Folarin Balogun in a 3-5-2 formation, helping the team score six goals in just two matches this tournament. With one more goal, the U.S. could tie the record for the most goals scored by a U.S. team at a men’s World Cup, which stands at seven from the tournaments in 1930 and 2002.