USMNT star Christian Pulisic matches career-worst scoreless streak

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Jonathan Abraham, USA TODAY

Mon, April 27, 2026 at 4:41 PM UTC ·

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Christian Pulisic has now gone 16 matches without a goal, tying his career worst at the club level.

The AC Milan forward's latest scoreless outing came on Sunday in a 0-0 draw against Juventus . The 27-year-old continues to look for his first goal of 2026 after netting 10 times in the first half of the season.

The last time Pulisic went 16 club games without scoring was during the 2022-23 season at Chelsea .

During the match between two of the top sides in Serie A, Pulisic was substituted in the 62nd minute. The Pennsylvania native was visibly frustrated at times during the match.

After the game, Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri gave his thoughts on Pulisic's cold streak and showed belief that the U.S. men's national team star would finish the campaign strong.

"Christian is a very sensitive man and this drought is hitting him harder," Allegri said in a post-match interview with DAZN.

"He is also someone who struggles more with the physicality of duels and the lack of a center forward, but I must try to give a balance to this team, as we have an objective to achieve.

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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan

Christian Pulisic has returned to form with AC Milan and is seen as a crucial USMNT leader ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

See his career in photos starting with Pulisic celebrating after scoring AC Milan's third goal during the Series A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on Sept. 20, 2025 in Udine, Italy.

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States and Seungho Paik #8 of Korea Republic via for the ball during an International Friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025 in Harrison, New Jersey.

Christian Pulisic of Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa and AC Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on May 5, 2025 in Genoa, Italy.

Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 9, 2025 in Milan, Italy.

Christian Pulisic of United States battles for possession with Denzel Dumfries of Netherlands during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium on Dec. 3, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

Christian Pulisic of United States controls the ball against Ali Karimi of IR Iran during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between IR Iran and USA at Al Thumama Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic (R) is challenged by Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on Dec. 26, 2020.

Christian Pulisic of Chelsea wins a header from Kieran Tierney of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on Dec. 26, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution.

Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on Nov. 30, 2019.

Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on Dec. 7, 2019.

Christian Pulisic of Chelsea scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on Oct. 26, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom.

US international Christian Pulisic of Borussia Dortmund (C) pushes the ball looking to get past a trio of LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) players including Eduard Atuesta (R) during their international footbal friendly match against Borussia Dortmund in Los Angeles, California on May 22, 2018.

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States controls the ball during the final round qualifying match against Panama for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Orlando City Stadium on Oct. 6, 2017 in Orlando, Florida.

Christian Pulisic of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on Sept. 13, 2017 in London, United Kingdom.

Dortmund's US midfielder Christian Pulisic celebrates with the trophy after victory during the German Cup (DFB Pokal) final football match Eintracht Frankfurt v BVB Borussia Dortmund at the Olympic stadium in Berlin on May 27, 2017.

Christian Pulisic #11 of the United States Men's National Team controls the ball against Guatemala during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Guatemala 4-0.

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States against England during the Nike International Friendlies at The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch on Nov. 28, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida.

"I realize he is not entirely suited to this, I had asked him to play center right tonight and [Rafael] Leão center left, so we were without a center forward. Rest assured, by the end of the season Pulisic will have given his contribution."

Currently, Milan is third in the league standings with 67 points, 12 behind fierce rival Inter . However, the Rossoneri currently occupy a Champions League spot, a huge step in the right direction for a club that failed to qualify for any European competition this season.

Meanwhile, Pulisic has also been struggling at the national team level, having failed to score for the USMNT in his last eight caps.

With the USMNT beginning its World Cup journey on June 12, improved play is needed from Pulisic to help the Stars and Stripes impress on home soil.

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