Kasey Keller urges Christian Pulisic to step up for USMNT at World Cup amid goal drought
AC Milan and U.S. Men's National Team star Christian Pulisic has yet to score in 2026, prompting USMNT legend Kasey Keller to call on him to step up ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Christian Pulisic has yet to find the back of the net for AC Milan or the U. S. Men's National Team in 2026 -Credit:Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto via Getty Images Christian Pulisic is set to spearhead the U.
S. Men's National Team at this summer's FIFA World Cup, but 'Captain America' has endured a punishing scoring drought in 2026, raising significant concerns. Pulisic is widely regarded as the face of the USMNT, yet he hasn't found the net for his country since November 2024.
His contentious choice to sit out the 2025 Gold Cup has resulted in limited international appearances, while his club form has also come under the microscope. Following a promising start to the 2025-26 season with AC Milan, Pulisic has hit a rough patch in recent months, failing to score since last December. Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri has stood by Pulisic throughout the barren spell, but USMNT legend Kasey Keller insists he must deliver when it matters most at the World Cup.
World Cup final tickets start at staggering $10,000 as resale fan prices exposed New Jersey Governor calls out FIFA over eye-watering World Cup train fares Keller made 102 appearances for the USMNT -Credit:Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images Keller maintains that any USMNT success at the tournament hinges on Pulisic performing at his best. The attacker has now matched the longest goalless stretch of his professional career, with just four games remaining this season to rediscover his scoring touch and build momentum. Speaking exclusively with Mirror U.