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Happy Friday! Though the U.S. men’s national team was knocked out of the Gold Cup on Wednesday after a penalty shootout loss to Panama, a busy summer for American soccer fans is only just starting. The Women’s World Cup is right around the corner, as is the U.S. women’s national team’s opener against Vietnam a week from today, while Lionel Messi and Christian Pulisic make headlines at home and abroad. I’m Pardeep Cattry, and here’s your prep for the weekend courtesy of the Golazo Starting XI newsletter.
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Footy fix
All times U.S./Eastern
Friday, July 14
Liga MX: Tijuana vs. Cruz Azul, 11 p.m. TUDN
Saturday, July 15
Argentina: River Plate vs. Estudiantes, 6 p.m. Paramount+
MLS: Atlanta United vs. Orlando, 7:30 p.m FS1, Apple TV+
Sunday, July 16
Brazil: Fluminense vs. Flamengo, 3 p.m. Paramount+
Brazil: Internacional vs. Palmeiras 5:30 p.m. Paramount+
Gold Cup: Mexico vs. Panama, 7:30 p.m. Fox, TUDN
The Forward Line
Keys to Christian Pulisic excelling at AC Milan
Now that Christian Pulisic is finally an AC Milan player, the focus can now shift to where the USMNT standout fits into his new team. Pulisic played just 821 Premier League minutes during the last season of his four year spell with Chelsea, and no doubt made the move to Italy with eyes on a regular starting spot. Milan manager Stefano Pioli may switch from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-3 for next season per our Francesco Porzio, which opens up room for Pulisic in the lineup.
- Porzio: “Waiting to know who will arrive to cover these gaps (another midfielder, a winger and a striker for sure), it’s clear that Pulisic can play in different positions with AC Milan. His natural role of left winger, however, is…
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