Pulisic manages calf injury ahead of USMNT match against Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:58 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Christian Pulisic is on a modified training plan due to calf tightness after substituting at halftime in the USMNT's 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay on June 12, 2026. U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams expressed confidence in Pulisic's readiness for the upcoming match against Australia on June 16. Chris Richards set a historic passing record with 83 successful passes, making a key return from an ankle injury. Matt Freese has taken the lead in the goalkeeping competition against Matt Turner as the team prepares for their next opponent.
- •Pulisic trains individually due to calf tightness.
- •USMNT defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their last match.
- •Richards completed all 83 passes in World Cup debut.
- •Freese is expected to start ahead of Turner in goal.
- •USMNT plays Australia for group supremacy on June 16.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT Notebook: Pulisic nurses calf injury, Adams lives with yellow cards
"Plus, Chris Richards sets historic passing mark in return to the line-up, and Matt Freese wins the goalkeeper battle
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