Former United States men’s national team forward Eric Wynalda was vocal in his support of Christian Pulisic’s decision to sit out for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup.

A litany of USMNT fans were furious with Pulisic after he requested to not compete in the USA’s final competition ahead of next summer’s home World Cup. The reasoning behind Pulisic’s absence is because he wants rest.

Christian Pulisic won’t be playing in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. The United States men’s national team star opted out of the team’s final competitive competition prior to next summer’s home World Cup because he wants to rest.

Matt Crocker, the U.S. Soccer Sporting Director, said in a statement that Pulisic requested to not play in the Gold Cup.

The U.S. men's national team scheduled two friendlies for early September to begin their warmup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which they are co-hosting along with Canada and Mexico.

The USMNT will face South Korea on Sept. 6 at the New York Red Bulls' home stadium in Harrison, N.J. On Sept. 9, the Americans will play Japan at the home of the Columbus Crew.

USMNT September friendlies

Our September slate is set!

In a moment of candid reflection during the premiere episode of his new watch-along series "Beckham & Friends," global football icon David Beckham opened up about what he considers the biggest regret of his storied career — taking the captain's armband from U.S. soccer legend Landon Donovan upon arriving at LA Galaxy in 2007.

He's Captain America for a reason, baby.

Christian Pulisic has confirmed his strong run of form for AC Milan, scoring his 10th Serie A goal of the season in a composed 2-0 away victory over Venezia.

Watch: Pulisic goal vs. Venezia

The American winger opened the scoring just five minutes into the match, finishing coolly into the bottom corner after a clever assist from Youssouf Fofana inside the box.

For the first time since 2019 it appears that the United States men’s national team will send a full strength squad to the Concacaf Gold Cup.

FOX Soccer’s Doug McIntyre spoke with Alexi Lalas and reported that this summer’s Gold Cup will see the best U.S. players competing.

USMNT Gold Cup roster expected to be full strength

The United States men’s team are better than Mexico as of April 2025… according to FIFA. In the latest April FIFA rankings the USMNT remain the 16th best team in the world with Mexico one spot behind.

April FIFA rankings has USMNT above Mexico

FIFA unveiled its latest Men’s World Ranking

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