Christian Pulisic limited in training due to calf injury ahead of World Cup match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Christian Pulisic participated in modified training sessions away from teammates on June 15 due to a calf injury sustained during the U.S. World Cup opener against Paraguay. He did not return for the second half after a strong first half in which the U.S. won 4-1. U.S. Soccer spokesman Michael Kammarman confirmed Pulisic is doing gym and individual field work as the team prepares for their upcoming match against Australia in Seattle. Coach Mauricio Pochettino stated Pulisic is doing well, and teammates expressed optimism about his recovery.
- •Pulisic worked on the side during training on June 15.
- •He suffered a calf injury that forced his substitution in the opener.
- •The U.S. won their first match against Paraguay 4-1.
- •The Americans will face Australia next in Seattle.
- 9:11 PMESPN — Pulisic trains apart; Poch says U.S. star 'good'
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Christian Pulisic limited in training as USMNT star manages calf injury
"United States men's national team attacker Christian Pulisic trained off to the side at Monday's practice session as he attempts to recover from a calf injury he first sustained in training last week.
"Nursing a calf injury that forced him from the U.S. World Cup opener Friday, Christian Pulisic worked on the side instead of joining his teammates for the start of training Monday.
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External links- ESPNJun 15, 2026, 9:11 PMPulisic trains apart; Poch says U.S. star 'good'
United States men's national team attacker Christian Pulisic trained off to the side at Monday's practice session as he attempts to recover from a calf injury he first sustained in training last week.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 7:25 PMWorld Cup 2026: Christian Pulisic limited in training as USMNT star manages calf injury
Nursing a calf injury that forced him from the U.S. World Cup opener Friday, Christian Pulisic worked on the side instead of joining his teammates for the start of training Monday.
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