Pulisic and USMNT teammates stranded in LA, rescued by golf cart dealer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:59 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Alejandro Zendejas became stranded in Los Angeles after a pizza trip following the USMNT's 2-0 victory over Australia last Friday. Despite considering purchasing a golf cart to navigate the traffic, they were rescued by Cole Schamber, the owner of a local golf cart dealership. With five days in Los Angeles before their next match, Pulisic, who has a calf injury, and Zendejas came off the bench in an earlier match against Turkiye that ended in a 3-2 defeat for the USMNT. Pulisic is expected to be fit for the Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- •USMNT is based in Los Angeles for the 2026 World Cup.
- •Pulisic suffered a calf injury in the opening match against Paraguay.
- •The players initially walked 40-50 minutes before seeking help.
- •Schamber offered them a ride in a golf cart after noticing fans.
- •USMNT faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
- 4:59 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT's Christian Pulisic and teammates stranded in Los Angeles, saved by golf cart dealer
"Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Alejandro Zendejas were rescued by a golf cart dealership owner after being stranded in Los Angeles traffic during a recent pizza trip
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