It's Captain America, baby.
Christian Pulisic came up big once again for AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League, scoring the momentary equalizer against GNK Dinamo Zagreb. The American received the ball at the edge of the 18-yard box, took a quick turn and sliced the ball into the bottom left corner in the 53rd minute.
Pulisic goal vs. Dinamo Zagreb
Welcome to this week’s edition of USMNT Abroad, where we bring you the latest updates on American soccer players making waves across Europe.
From standout performances to key transfers, rumors and injury reports, The18 has got you covered with all the action involving U.S. men’s national team players in Europe’s top leagues.
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USMNT Abroad this weekend: The latest on American players in Europe
Josh Sargent (Norwich City)
MANCHESTER — Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has joined AC Milan on loan for the rest of the season, the two clubs announced on Friday.
Milan said in a statement that they also have an option to buy the England right-back, with Sky Italy saying Walker would cost around $5.24 million.
Kyle Walker Milan loan
AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic will not be available when the newly-crowned Italian Super Cup champions travel to Juventus in Serie A on Saturday, coach Sergio Conceicao said.
Why is Pulisic not playing vs. Juventus?
The United States international limped off the pitch on Tuesday against Como and was substituted at halftime, after suffering a knock.
However, the 26-year-old avoided a major injury and is only dealing with muscle fatigue, Italian media reported.
UPDATE: Christian Pulisic didn't suffer any major injury and experienced muscle fatigue reports Daniele Longo.
Christian Pulisic can do no wrong with AC Milan in the 2024-25 season as his performances on and off the field continue to win over the Rossoneri faithful.
On Monday the United States men’s national team star was instrumental in Milan’s 3-2 comeback victory in the Italian Super Cup final vs. Inter Milan. Pulisic scored once and helped set up the game-winning goal.
Christian Pulisic is having an incredible return from injury for AC Milan, now showing up for the Italian giant in the Supercoppa Final.
After going down 2-0 against Inter Milan in Saudi Arabia, Pulisic helped seal the comeback against their rivals with a superb control and finish inside the box to beat Yan Sommer to the bottom corner.
Watch: Christian Pulisic goal vs. Inter Milan | Supercoppa Italiana Final
A weak-footed strike to make it two goals in his last two games back from an injured hiatus.
Christian Pulisic played his first game in nearly a month and marked his return with a goal from the penalty spot in AC Milan’s 2-1 Italian Super Cup semifinal victory vs. Juventus. Moments after Pulisic scored his fellow U.S. teammate Yunus Musah forced an own goal to give Milan the lead.
Friday’s semifinal was the first game in charge for Milan’s new manager Sérgio Conceicão. He has his two American players to thank for a memorable victory.
Injury issues continue to plague AC Milan with leading scorer Christian Pulisic now out of Sunday's Serie A clash against AS Roma after a setback during his recovery, coach Paulo Fonseca said.
"I expected to have Pulisic. He is fine, he has recovered from his calf problem, but in the last two days he has had an ankle problem," the coach said about the U.S. international.
"It has arisen in the recovery process and he is not ready to play tomorrow, not even for the bench."
Pulisic injury setback
Donovan is quite the counter-jinx to getting American players back into their best form.
U.S. men’s national team legend, Landon Donovan, made headlines in the last week after making bold comments on what he thinks Giovanni Reyna’s future move should be, suggesting the 22-year-old look for a transfer to MLS amidst continuous injuries and lack of playing time for Borussia Dortmund.