The United States forward scored twice and was involved in another goal as AC Milan won at previously unbeaten Udinese 3-0 in Serie A on Saturday.
It was just the type of performance that American fans will be hoping to see at the 2026 World Cup that the US is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico. Pulisic and US coach Mauricio Pochettino recently indicated they had moved on from some controversy after the top American player skipped the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Since joining Milan in 2023, Pulisic has scored 36 goals and provided 21 assists in 105 matches — meaning he has produced a goal in more than half of his matches.
"Winning trophies and games are more important for me," Pulisic said.
"Goals and assists are always there."
Pulisic scored first by pounding in a rebound shortly before halftime.
Then his high pressing allowed Youssouf Fofana to score undisturbed less than a minute into the second half.
Pulisic made it 3-0 after taking a well-disguised pass from Adrien Rabiot and shooting through a defender's legs.
Milan's third win in four matches moved the Rossoneri level with defending champions Napoli, one point behind leaders Juventus.
Francisco Conceicao put Juve ahead in the 19th minute at Hellas Verona after dribbling around defenders then unleashing from the edge of the area.
But a handball by Joao Mario led to a penalty for the hosts that was converted by Gift Orban before the break.
Bologna came from a goal down to beat visiting Genoa 2-1 with a penalty kick from Riccardo Orsolini nine minutes into added time.
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