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- Christian Pulisic scores and assists in USA’s 3-2 win against Senegal
- The AC Milan forward ends a 21-match goal drought across club and country
- Mauricio Pochettino’s side continue preparations for the 2026 World Cup on home soil
- Pulisic sets up Sergino Dest before rounding the keeper for the second goal
Christian Pulisic has finally found the net in 2026. The AC Milan winger ended his scoring drought with one goal and one assist during the first 20 minutes of the United States’ friendly match against Senegal on Sunday night.
The Americans secured a 3-2 victory in Charlotte, North Carolina. The win gives manager Mauricio Pochettino valuable momentum as he prepares his squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Pulisic had not scored for 21 consecutive matches. His barren run included 19 Serie A fixtures and two international appearances. This dry spell came after a strong start to the 2025-26 season, where he netted eight times before Christmas.
The 26-year-old broke the deadlock in the sixth minute. He provided a clever pass for Sergino Dest to open the scoring. Shortly after, Pulisic doubled the lead by rounding Senegal goalkeeper Mory Diaw and finishing into an empty net from the edge of the six-yard box.
The match marks an important step for the US team. They are using this fixture to build fitness and tactics ahead of hosting the World Cup next summer.