USMNT's Pulisic continues goal drought in Portugal loss

Despite being moved to the No. 9 position by coach Mauricio Pochettino in an attempt to end his scoring slump, Pulisic failed to capitalize on multiple opportunities during Tuesday's match. He finished with six shot attempts across two international friendlies but remained without goals or assists.

The USMNT's most notable player received a yellow card during the match and was substituted at halftime. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, questions surround Pulisic's form after he hasn't scored for club or country in 2026, though Pochettino expressed confidence that his star forward will "start to score" soon.