Christian Pulisic Trained Solo, And The Emerald City Is Holding Its Breath For Friday's Match
Okay, fellow Seattle die-hards, the USMNT is about to hit our turf for their second Group D game, but we got some news that's gonna make you clench a little. Christian Pulisic, our guy, the absolute star, was spotted training solo yesterday. Yep, solo, off to the side, still battling that left calf injury, and he's officially "day-to-day." This is huge, especially with Australia coming to play right here in Seattle on Friday. We need him on the pitch!The Kick Heard 'Round the World (Or, at Least, His Calf)
Remember last week? June 12, when the USMNT took down Paraguay 4-1? Pulisic was an absolute beast out there. He bagged an assist and was the mastermind behind setting up that crucial own goal. But then, halftime hits, and poof, he's gone. Subbed out because he took a nasty kick to the calf. Oof. After that game, Pulisic himself tried to keep us calm, saying, "I just got a bit of a kick first half, so I'm really hoping that it's nothing." He added that he was "taking a little bit of precaution, but I'm hoping I'll be fine the next few days," and he was "staying positive" because he'd "had similar things before." He didn't "think it's anything at all." That's the fighting spirit we love, but "precaution" and "day-to-day" are still not what we want to hear.Solo Drills and Mixed S
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ignals Fast forward to Tuesday's practice, and the media got a peek for 15 minutes. What did they see? Pulisic, nowhere near the main action. He was working off to the side. No actual field work. Zero. Nada. Just solo stuff. Our boy is hurt, and it's clearly more than a quick shrug-off. USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino was asked for an update on Monday, and his response was, well, concise. "Good," he said. Just "Good." Is that supposed to make us feel better? Because a guy training solo and being "day-to-day" doesn't scream "good" to me! On the flip side, teammate Tim Weah sounded way more optimistic on Tuesday. He told reporters that Pulisic "looks normal, he's fit" and even though he "works with the trainers on the side," Weah fully expects him to play. "I think he'll be ready for the game," he declared. So, we've got a solo Pulisic, a one-word coach, and an optimistic teammate. What are we supposed to believe?! This Friday, Australia is coming to Seattle, and it's a huge Group D match. We absolutely need Pulisic's magic on the field to keep this momentum going. The Emerald City will be absolutely buzzing, and you know the energy will be insane at the game. Can Pulisic shake off this calf issue and suit up? Or will the USMNT have to go into this crucial home game without their driving force? You better believe we'll be glued to every update until kickoff. Let's hope for a miracle, Seattle!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.