Carli Lloyd not backing down from Christian Pulisic criticism despite World Cup injury reveal
USWNT legend Carli Lloyd is defending her criticism of Christian Pulisic following the U.S. men's national team's exit from the World Cup. Lloyd argued that Pulisic's decision to skip international friendlies and tournaments for rest was unprofessional, despite revelations of his injury.
Why it matters
The public disagreement highlights ongoing tensions regarding player workload, national team commitment, and the culture of professional soccer.
World Cup 2026 Soccer Carli Lloyd not backing down from Christian Pulisic criticism despite World Cup injury reveal By Collin Ward Published July 9, 2026, 9:44 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results.
Reports on a public dispute by presenting both the critic's stance and the context of the player's injury.
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