- Christian Pulisic drew heavy criticism after the U.S. lost to Belgium, but veterans Landon Donovan and Tim Howard publicly defended him and expressed empathy.
- Donovan urged Pulisic to address how his agents/family/handlers operate around him and suggested therapy and self-reflection could be a turning point.
- On the field Pulisic was hampered by calf and ankle injuries (no goals, one assist), and his early exit plus a “time to rest” remark have fueled fan frustration ahead of future matches.
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