Despite some injuries that forced him to not play regularly in the first part of the season, AC Milan showed to be a much better team when the American captain was on the pitch. Pulisic scored some key goals in the first part of the season, including the latest one against Verona, before the brace scored by summer signing Christopher Nkunku .

Christian Pulisic is on pace for the best season of his career — in one that will conclude with a home World Cup for the U.S.

With his latest strike, Pulisic brought his tally for 2025 to 14 goals, extending his attacking output in an already record calendar year. It also marked the 50th goal or assist he’s contributed for Milan in just 81 Serie A appearances, per Opta —only Inter’s Lautaro Martínez has achieved more individually during that same time frame (53).

Christian Pulisic is no longer just the great figure of North American soccer; he has established himself as an undeniable reality in the European elite. Since his arrival at AC Milan, "Captain

Christian Pulisic scored the opener and Christopher Nkunku added two more as AC Milan defeated Hellas Verona 3-0 in Serie A.

Recent history has already shown what happens when timing, communication, and confidence fall out of sync. This time, the message from inside Casa Milan is clear: they cannot afford to get it wrong again.

Milan have Christian Pulisic and Christopher Nkunku to thank for their 3-0 victory against Hellas Verona in San Siro on Sunday afternoon: A game which has temporarily sent the Rossoneri two points