Pulisic is back, ladies and gents.
Christian Pulisic wasted no time getting back on the scoresheet, netting a goal in AC Milan’s 2-0 victory over SSC Bari in the opening match of the Italian 2025/26 season.
The win came in the Coppa Italia, with the rossoneri kicking off their campaign at home in front of an enthusiastic San Siro crowd.
The U.S. men’s national team forward started the match and had a relatively quiet first half, as Milan struggled to break down a compact Bari side. Portuguese star Rafael Leão opened the scoring, giving the home side a 1-0 lead going into the break.
Rafael Leão rises high to head Milan into an early lead pic.twitter.com/JvUQPvRe4t
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Pulisic, however, made his mark just two minutes into the second half.
Christian Pulisc goal today: USMNT forward scores against Bari
After a sharp link-up with teammate and Mexico international Santiago Giménez, Pulisic executed a clever turn-and-shoot finish to double Milan's advantage.
CHRISTIAN PULISIC WITH THE TOUCH AND TURN FOR MILAN pic.twitter.com/jUri8CS7zr
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The goal was a confident reminder of the form that saw him register a career-best 17 goals and 12 assists in 50 appearances last season.
The 26-year-old was subbed off in the 66th minute to a warm ovation, with fellow USMNT player Yunus Musah replacing him in midfield. Milan saw out the remainder of the match with little trouble, securing their place in the next round of the cup.
With a positive start behind them, AC Milan now turn their focus to the Serie A season, where they’ll host Cremonese on Saturday, August 23 at 2:45 p.m. EST.
