USMNT's Christian Pulisic (calf) trains solo, remains 'day to day'

Field Level Media|published: Tue 16th June, 16:23 2026

June 12, 2026; Inglewood, California, U.S.; Christian Pulisic of the U.S. during the match. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-Imagn Images

U.S. men's national team star Christian Pulisic once again worked off to the side during the open portion of the team's Tuesday's practice and remains day-to-day with a left calf injury ahead of Friday's second game of Group D play against Australia in Seattle.

Pulisic, who recorded an assist and was the key player in the setup to an own goal in the USMNT's 4-1 defeat of Paraguay on June 12, was subbed out of the opener at halftime after he was kicked in the calf.

He did not get any work on the field during the 15-minute portion of Tuesday's practice which media members were allowed to observe.

"I just got a bit of a kick first half, so I'm really hoping that it's nothing," Pulisic said after the Paraguay match. "Taking a little bit of precaution, but I'm hoping I'll be fine the next few days."

He added, "Just the back of my leg, my calf area. But I've had similar things before, and I'm staying positive. I don't think it's anything at all."

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino simply said Pulisic was "Good," when asked for an update on his status Monday.

U.S. forward Tim Weah said on Tuesday that he expects Pulisic to play.

"He looks normal, he's fit," Weah said. "He works with the trainers on the side, but I think he'll be ready for the game."

--Field Level Media

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