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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) - San Antonio News
· June 22, 2026
· 2 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 Alamo Heights News
Christian Pulisic's return to training with the US team is a welcome development for American soccer fans in Alamo Heights , who have been following the team's progress in the World Cup. As the US team prepares to face Turkey in a meaningless group play match, attention is already turning to the knockout stage, where the Americans will play their first match on July 1 in Santa Clara, California. For local fans, the prospect of Pulisic returning to full fitness is a significant boost, given his impressive performance in the tournament-opening victory over Paraguay. With the US team's success in the World Cup generating excitement across the San Antonio area, Pulisic's status will be closely watched in the coming days, particularly as the team gears up for the knockout stage. The community in Alamo Heights will be eager to see if Pulisic can regain his starting spot and help the US team make a deep run in the tournament.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 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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