USMNT Mauricio Pochettino said he wouldn't allow Christian Pulisic to dictate which games he would be available for.

Pulisic and the U.S. Soccer Federation agreed that he would sit out this summer's Gold Cup 'to get the rest he needs'

You can talk about my performances, whatever you want, but to question my commitment especially toward the national team, in my opinion that’s way out of line.”

Christian Pulisic revealed that he wanted to play for USMNT this summer before missing the Gold Cup, but Mauricio Pochettino had other ideas.

Christian Pulisic believes those questioning his commitment to the U.S. Men’s National Team are “way out of line.”

And while the USMNT was thoroughly embarrassed in its friendly against Switzerland, much of the discussion focused on the player who wasn't there: Christian Pulisic. Ever since the AC Milan star elected to skip the Gold Cup — the USMNT's only competitive tournament before the 2026 World Cup — the backlash had been impossible to ignore.

Christian Pulisic has hit back at criticism of him opting out of USMNT duty this summer, calling it "way out of line."