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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 KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 San Antonio
San Antonio soccer fans are keeping a close eye on Christian Pulisic's recovery, as the US team prepares for the knockout stage of the World Cup. With the Americans set to play their first knockout match on July 1 in Santa Clara, California, Pulisic's return to training is a welcome sight. His participation in warmups and ball drills is a positive sign, but the team's cautious approach to his injury is understandable given the high stakes of the tournament. As the US team looks to make a deep run in the World Cup, Pulisic's health will be crucial to their success. San Antonio residents will be watching closely to see if he can regain his form in time for the knockout stage, and how his teammates will support him in the coming matches. The city's soccer community is eager to see the US team make a strong showing in the tournament.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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