History of Christian Pulisic in Timeline
Christian Pulisic is an American professional soccer player renowned for his skill as a winger, attacking midfielder, and forward. He currently plays for AC Milan and the United States national team. Widely considered one of North America's best soccer players, Pulisic is nicknamed "Captain America" due to his leadership and impact on the US national team. He is recognized for his dribbling abilities, direct attacking style, and playmaking skills, making him a key player for both club and country.
1997: Jovan Kirovski's Champions League win
In 1997, Jovan Kirovski won the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund.
September 18, 1998: Christian Pulisic's Birth
On September 18, 1998, Christian Mate Pulisic was born. He is an American professional soccer player.
2010: Didier Drogba's Hat-Trick
In 2010, Didier Drogba was the last Chelsea player to score a perfect hat trick before Christian Pulisic achieved the feat in 2019.
2010: Trial at Chelsea
In the summer of 2010, Christian Pulisic went on a five-day trial at Chelsea's Cobham base.
2012: Clint Dempsey's Hat-Trick
In 2012, Clint Dempsey scored a hat-trick for Fulham, the first American to achieve the feat in the Premier League.
December 13, 2013: U-17 Friendly Tournament vs Brazil
On December 13, 2013, Christian Pulisic played for the U-17 team against Brazil at a U17 friendly tournament in Florida and scored a goal in the championship 4–1 win.
2014: Under 17 Bundesliga win
Christian Pulisic and Borussia Dortmund's U17 squad won the Under 17 Bundesliga in 2014-15.
February 2015: Borussia Dortmund Signing
In February 2015, Borussia Dortmund signed 17-year-old Christian Pulisic and assigned him first to their U17 squad.
2015: FIFA U-17 World Cup
In 2015, Christian Pulisic captained the U-17 team at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, scoring a goal and providing an assist in three games.
January 2016: Friendly Matches and Debut
In January 2016, Christian Pulisic played in friendly matches, scoring goals and assisting others. He also made his debut on the first team bench and played 90 minutes in a friendly against Union Berlin, scoring a goal and assisting another.
January 30, 2016: Bundesliga Debut
On January 30, 2016, Christian Pulisic made his Bundesliga debut in a 2–0 win against Ingolstadt, coming on as a second-half substitute for Adrián Ramos.
March 2016: Senior National Team Debut
In March 2016, Christian Pulisic made his senior national team debut at age 17.
March 27, 2016: Call-up to Senior Team
On March 27, 2016, Christian Pulisic was called up to the senior United States national team by head coach Jürgen Klinsmann for a World Cup qualifying game against Guatemala.
September 2, 2016: First World Cup Qualifier Goals
On September 2, 2016, Christian Pulisic scored two goals and provided an assist in a World Cup qualifying match against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, becoming the youngest person to score in a World Cup qualifier for the United States and the youngest to score a brace in American history.
2016: Champions League Debut and Goal
In 2016, Christian Pulisic made his Champions League debut and scored his first goal of the season in a 6–0 victory against Darmstadt 98.
January 23, 2017: New Deal with Dortmund
On January 23, 2017, Christian Pulisic signed a new deal with Dortmund, which would keep him at the club until 2020.
March 8, 2017: First UEFA Champions League Goal
On March 8, 2017, Christian Pulisic scored his first UEFA Champions League goal in a 4–0 victory over Benfica, becoming Dortmund's youngest ever scorer in the competition.
April 2017: Borussia Dortmund Bus Bombing
In April 2017, Christian Pulisic was a victim of the Borussia Dortmund team bus bombing.
August 5, 2017: DFL-Supercup Goal
On August 5, 2017, Christian Pulisic scored the first goal in the DFL-Supercup against Bayern Munich.
2017: Golden Boy Award Nomination
In 2017, Christian Pulisic was on the final shortlist for the Golden Boy award, finishing 6th.
November 20, 2018: Youngest USMNT Captain
On November 20, 2018, Christian Pulisic became the youngest player to captain the United States national team in a friendly defeat to Italy at 20 years and 63 days old.
2018: US Fails to Qualify for World Cup
Despite Christian Pulisic's strong performances in qualification matches, the United States failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup; the loss to Trinidad and Tobago is considered a humiliating moment in American soccer history.
2018: Loan to Dortmund
In 2018, Christian Pulisic was loaned to Dortmund.
2018: Kopa Trophy Nomination
In 2018, Christian Pulisic was nominated to the final shortlist of the inaugural Kopa Trophy, finishing runner-up to Kylian Mbappé.
January 2, 2019: Signed with Chelsea
On January 2, 2019, Christian Pulisic signed with Premier League club Chelsea for an estimated £58 million transfer fee but stayed at Dortmund on loan for the remainder of the 2018–19 season.
January 2019: Move to Chelsea
In January 2019, Christian Pulisic moved to Premier League club Chelsea in a transfer worth $73 million (£57.6 million), making him the most expensive North American player of all time.
March 26, 2019: Youngest to 10 International Goals
On March 26, 2019, Christian Pulisic became the youngest United States player to score 10 international goals at 20 years, 189 days old.
August 11, 2019: Premier League Debut for Chelsea
On August 11, 2019, Christian Pulisic made his Premier League debut for Chelsea in a 4–0 defeat to Manchester United.
October 23, 2019: Champions League Assist Against Ajax
On October 23, 2019, Christian Pulisic assisted Michy Batshuayi's late goal in a Champions League match against Ajax, resulting in a 1–0 win.
October 26, 2019: Perfect Hat-Trick Against Burnley
On October 26, 2019, Christian Pulisic scored his first goals for Chelsea, completing a "perfect" hat-trick in a 4–2 away win against Burnley. He became the second American to achieve the feat in the Premier League and the youngest hat-trick scorer in Chelsea's history.
2019: CONCACAF Gold Cup
At the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2019, Christian Pulisic was named the best young player of the tournament.
2019: Testified in court for Borussia Dortmund Bus Bombing
In 2019, Christian Pulisic testified about the Borussia Dortmund team bus bombing that occurred in April 2017.
June 21, 2020: Equalizer Against Aston Villa
On June 21, 2020, Christian Pulisic scored the equalizer in Chelsea's 2–1 win against Aston Villa after the Premier League fixtures resumed after the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 2020: Comparison to Eden Hazard
In July 2020, Chelsea manager Frank Lampard compared Christian Pulisic positively to former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard, noting Pulisic's direct attacking instinct and potential for further development.
2020: Dortmund Contract Length
Christian Pulisic's contract with Borussia Dortmund that he signed in 2017 ran until 2020.
2020: UEFA Champions League Win
During the 2020 season, Christian Pulisic won the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League, becoming the first American to play in a Champions League final.
2020: Depression Struggles
In 2020, Christian Pulisic suffered with depression while he was injured and during times that he did not get much playing time.
April 3, 2021: Goal Against West Bromwich Albion
On April 3, 2021, Christian Pulisic scored the opening goal in a 2–5 home league defeat to West Bromwich Albion.
June 6, 2021: CONCACAF Nations League Victory
On June 6, 2021, Christian Pulisic captained the United States national team to a 3–2 victory in the first-ever CONCACAF Nations League final against Mexico, scoring the winning goal by converting a penalty in the 114th minute.
August 11, 2021: UEFA Super Cup Win
On August 11, 2021, Christian Pulisic won the 2021 UEFA Super Cup and scored in the penalty shootout.
2021: Ford Mustang fan
In 2021, Christian Pulisic is a fan of the Ford Mustang and imported a left-hand drive Shelby GT500 to England from the United States.
2021: Puma Sponsorship Deal
In 2021, Christian Pulisic signed a long term sponsorship deal with German sportswear brand Puma.
2021: CONCACAF Nations League Win
In 2021, Christian Pulisic won the CONCACAF Nations League.
2021: UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup Wins
In the 2021 season, Christian Pulisic won the 2021 UEFA Super Cup and 2021 FIFA Club World Cup.
January 2, 2022: Equalizer Against Liverpool
On January 2, 2022, Christian Pulisic scored the equalizer in a 2–2 draw at home against Liverpool.
October 8, 2022: Goal Against Wolverhampton Wanderers
On October 8, 2022, Christian Pulisic scored in his first start under new Chelsea manager Graham Potter, a 3–0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
October 11, 2022: Pulisic: My Journey So Far Book Release
On October 11, 2022, Christian Pulisic released his autobiography titled "Pulisic: My Journey So Far", which chronicles his journey into the soccer world and reveals his struggles with depression during injuries and lack of playing time in 2020.
2022: FIFA World Cup
At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Christian Pulisic assisted Tim Weah's goal against Wales, earned Man of the Match against England, scored the winning goal against Iran, and assisted Haji Wright's goal against the Netherlands. He received two Man of the Match awards, ranking third overall in the tournament.
2022: Player of the Tournament Award
In 2022, Pulisic was awarded Player of the Tournament for the 2022-23 CONCACAF Nations League competition
2023: CONCACAF Nations League Finals
During the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals, Christian Pulisic scored a brace against Mexico in the semi-finals and was awarded Man of the Match. The United States defeated Canada 2–0 in the final, leading to him achieving his second Nations League trophy in a row. He was awarded Player of the Tournament for the 2022–23 competition.
2023: Best Italian Signing
Following his debut Serie A season, in 2023 Christian Pulisic was considered the best Italian signing of 2023–24 with his personal record of 15 goals and 10 assists across all competitions.
2023: Family Heritage
In a 2023 interview for ESPN, Christian Pulisic mentioned that his paternal grandmother Johanna DiStefano was Sicilian, noting that "My dad, her son, has an Italian flag tattooed on his forearm".
February 18, 2024: Goal and Assist Against Monza
On February 18, 2024, Christian Pulisic came off the bench against Monza and recorded a goal and an assist to level the score 2–2, though Milan would lose 2–4.
June 2024: PULISIC Docuseries Announced
In June 2024, CBS Sports announced filming for the docuseries PULISIC, detailing Christian Pulisic's life, career, and Copa América involvement, to be released on Paramount+.
2024: Supercoppa Italiana Win
Christian Pulisic and AC Milan won the 2024-25 Supercoppa Italiana.
2024: Contract Speculation
During the 2022–23 season, there was speculation that Christian Pulisic was going to leave Chelsea before his contract ended in 2024.
2024: Serie A Team of the Season
In 2024, Christian Pulisic was listed on the 2024–25 Serie A Team of the Season, marking his second consecutive appearance.
2024: CONCACAF Nations League Win
In 2024, Christian Pulisic won the CONCACAF Nations League.
2024: Double Figures in Consecutive Seasons
In 2024, Pulisic's goal made him the first American player in a top five European league since Clint Dempsey to reach double figures in consecutive seasons.
2024: 2024 Copa América & Milestone
In 2024, competing in the Copa América, Christian Pulisic recorded a goal and assist in the opening 2–0 group stage win over Bolivia, earning Man of the Match. On November 18, he became the fastest USMNT player to record 50 goal contributions after a goal against Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League.
2024: Third Nations League Trophy
In the 2024 CONCACAF Nations League Finals, Christian Pulisic captained the U.S. in the 2–0 victory against Mexico in the final to secure his third Nations League trophy in a row.
January 6, 2025: Supercoppa Italiana Victory
On January 6, 2025, Christian Pulisic won the 2024–25 Supercoppa Italiana with AC Milan against Inter Milan, scoring the equalizer and assisting the game-winning goal in a 3–2 victory. He finished as the tournament's joint-top goalscorer and became the first American player to reach double figures in consecutive seasons in a top five European league since Clint Dempsey.
August 17, 2025: Goal in Coppa Italia Game
On August 17, 2025, Christian Pulisic scored in AC Milan's opening 2025–26 Coppa Italia game, contributing to a 2–0 win against Bari.
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