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

Christian Pulisic has been directly involved in 50 Milan goals in 80 Serie A appearances, the second-best in the league over the last three seasons, after Lautaro Martinez.Pulisic’s latest strike

In recent weeks, both Pulisic and Modric — and many others across Italy — found themselves dealing with an unexpected obstacle that had nothing to do with tactics, fitness, or form.

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 .

Our roundup of the U.S. contingent's contributions across Europe also sees Patrick Agyemang continue his scoring streak in the Championship

Christian Pulisic is once again at the center of attention in Italy, but this time the conversation is more complicated than goals and highlights.

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

Despite arriving as a major star at Christian Pulisic’s AC Milan, Christopher Nkunku has been unable to secure a regular starting role. In light of this, the Frenchman has attracted strong interest from Fenerbahçe,