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Christian Pulisic – USA 2016 Season Overview

The 2016 season marked the breakout year for Christian Pulisic with the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT). At just 17 years old, he became the youngest American to score in a World Cup qualifier and began establishing himself as a core figure in the team’s future.

🇺🇸 USMNT 2016 Competitive Focus

• Copa América Centenario (June 2016, hosted in USA)

  • Group Stage:

    • ❌ 0-2 vs Colombia

    • ✅ 4-0 vs Costa Rica

    • ✅ 1-0 vs Paraguay

  • Knockout Stage:

    • ✅ 2-1 vs Ecuador (Quarterfinals)

    • ❌ 0-4 vs Argentina (Semifinals)

    • ❌ 0-1 vs Colombia (3rd Place Match)

  • Finish: 4th place

• 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CONCACAF)

  • ✅ Scored his first international goal vs. Bolivia (friendly, May 2016)

  • ✅ Scored again in a 4-0 win vs Trinidad & Tobago (September qualifier)

  • Became the youngest USMNT player to score in a World Cup qualifier

⚽ Christian Pulisic’s Role in 2016

• Position: Winger / Attacking Midfielder

• Caps: 11 international appearances in 2016

• Goals: ⚽ 3 goals

• Notable Contributions:

  • Scored and assisted in World Cup qualifiers

  • Made substitute appearances in Copa América Centenario at just 17

  • Displayed composure, close control, and direct attacking instincts that hinted at his future stardom

Pulisic wasn’t yet a guaranteed starter, but by year’s end, he was firmly in the senior setup and touted as the future of American soccer.