His return to the field couldn’t have come in a better way. Christian Pulisic returned from a lengthy ankle injury to give the USA the lead over lifelong rivals Mexico on Matchday 7 of the World Cup Qualifiers.
The hosts were struggling to break the deadlock, while Gerardo Martino‘s men were also failing to get things going in a game that was leaving a lot to be desired. Until Pulisic broke into the scene.
The Chelsea star has had to wait to make an impact in the Concacaf Qualifiers as injuries caught up with him, but eventually he found the way to help his side pave the way towards Qatar. Check out the video of his goal here.
Watch: Christian Pulisic putsthe USMNT in front vs. Mexico
Christian Pulisic sent into the back of the net a great cross with an accurate header that gave his side the edge when the final whistle was just around the corner. Here, take a look at his goal.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Managing Editor of World Soccer Talk while continuing in his role as Managing Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with Bolavip in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of multiple sports, including soccer, with a specialty in original content and real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup and UEFA Champions League finals. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian soccer for Sambafoot. In May 2025, Martin became Managing Editor of Bolavip, where he leads the team, drives the website's growth, and oversees content focused on sports news, analysis, interviews, and exclusive coverage. In November 2026, he expanded his editorial responsibilities by joining World Soccer Talk as Managing Editor, bringing his extensive experience in sports journalism and editorial leadership to the role.
