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Christian Pulisic scores as US soccer team defeats Senegal 3-2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:17 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Christian Pulisic scores as US soccer team defeats Senegal 3-2

Summary

Christian Pulisic scored his first goal in five months, leading the U.S. soccer team to a 3-2 victory over Senegal in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 1, 2026. Pulisic had a goal and an assist, contributing significantly to the team's performance ahead of the upcoming World Cup. The match served as a crucial warmup, with Pulisic expressing relief at ending his scoring drought. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino praised Pulisic's efforts and indicated the importance of sustaining that form. The U.S. team now prepares for its World Cup opener on June 12.

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•Christian Pulisic scores his first goal since December.
•U.S. wins 3-2 against Senegal, with Pulisic also providing an assist.
•Match took place in Charlotte, North Carolina, with 57,741 in attendance.
•Pulisic's goal marks an emotional relief after a five-month drought.
•The U.S. team prepares for the World Cup opener on June 12.

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12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Pulisic scores first goal since December, helps US beat Senegal 3-2

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Relief could be seen on Christian Pulisic’s face as he sidestepped goalkeeper Mory Diaw and buried a shot into the net for a first-half goal. “Now maybe we can stop talking about it,” Pulisic said later. Pulisic had a goal and an assist as he ended a five-month scoreless streak for club and country in a confidence-building 3-2 U.S. win over Senegal on Sunday, the Americans' next-to-last World Cup warmup before their June 12 opener.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE REED

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Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 12:17 AM
Christian Pulisic scores first goal since December, helps US beat Senegal 3-2
Relief could be seen on Christian Pulisic’s face as he sidestepped goalkeeper Mory Diaw and buried a shot into the net for a first-half goal. “Now maybe we can stop talking about it,” Pulisic said later. Pulisic had a goal and an assist as he ended a five-month scoreless streak for club and country in a confidence-building 3-2 U.S. win over Senegal on Sunday, the Americans' next-to-last World Cup warmup before their June 12 opener.

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