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The U.S. men's national team held a training session Wednesday in Irvine, Calif., before departing for Seattle ahead of their second World Cup group stage fixture Friday against Australia. However, Christian Pulisic remains a significant question mark, with team officials repeatedly describing his status as "day to day."
Prior to the session, a U.S. Soccer spokesperson confirmed that Pulisic would undergo a "modified training session" as he continues his gradual return to full participation while his teammates shift their attention to the upcoming match.
Pulisic has been absent from full group training for several days this week. The issue originated during the opening match against Paraguay, when he received a kick that aggravated a pre-existing left calf problem. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino pulled him at the break as a precautionary measure, bringing on Sebastian Berhalter as his replacement.
The fact that Pulisic was not training alongside his teammates 72 hours before kickoff raised some alarm, despite Tyler Adams and others urging calm as recently as Monday.
"Christian will be ready, everyone. Let's relax," key midfielder Adams said. "I think he picked up a knock a few days before the match and got kicked in the same spot again during the game."
Pulisic had told FOX Sports directly after the 4–1 victory over Paraguay that he "just got a bit of a kick in the first half," adding, "I'm really hoping that it's nothing... Taking a little bit of precaution today, but I'm hoping I'll be fine in the next few days."
What Injury Does Christian Pulisic Have?
Pulisic's current concern is a left calf injury. U.S. Soccer has offered little detail on the severity of the problem, only acknowledging that it was a pre-existing condition.
Pulisic has a lengthy injury history, with various setbacks keeping him sidelined for 56 days during the 2025–26 season with AC Milan. The 27-year-old most recently missed eight days with a thigh and gluteal muscle strain, while hip bursitis kept him out for 17 days earlier in the campaign. Soft-tissue issues have been a recurring theme throughout his career.
On Monday, Pochettino briefly described Pulisic as "good" before he departed training early. On Tuesday, Tim Weah added, "I think he'll be ready for the game and ready to be with the team, so just praying to God he feels 100% fit. He'll be needed."
When Will Christian Pulisic Return From Injury?
With limited information available regarding Pulisic's condition, no definitive timeline has been established for his return. There remains a genuine possibility that he features — and even starts — on Friday, though no official word is expected until Thursday, when Pochettino is scheduled to address the media ahead of the Australia clash.
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On Wednesday, Pulisic worked separately with two trainers while the remaining 25 players took part in the full session. According to The Athletic, he performed single-leg jumps, and by the time media were ushered out following the 15-minute open viewing window, he had already headed back inside to the gym.
Should Pulisic be ruled out against Australia, his next opportunity to feature could come in the Group D finale against Türkiye on June 28 at SoFi Stadium, the same venue where the USMNT kicked off their tournament.