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Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury
By Greg Beacham, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury.Pulisic participated in warmups and ball drills during the 15 minutes of practice open to the media in Orange County. The team gave no formal update o...
Key takeaway Pulisic participated in warmups and ball drills during the 15 minutes of practice open to the media in Orange County.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents who closely follow the US soccer team, Christian Pulisic's return to training is a welcome sight. As the team prepares to face Turkey in a meaningless group play match, locals are looking ahead to the knockout stage, where the US will face stiffer competition. The fact that Pulisic was able to participate in warmups and ball drills is a positive sign, but his status for the upcoming match against Turkey and the July 1 knockout match in Santa Clara remains uncertain. With the US already having secured a spot in the knockout stage, the focus now shifts to getting key players like Pulisic healthy and ready for the challenges ahead. Pearland soccer fans will be keeping a close eye on Pulisic's progress, hoping he can regain his form and help lead the US team deep into the tournament.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury.Pulisic participated in warmups and ball drills during the 15 minutes of practice open to the media in Orange County. The team gave no formal update o...
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