local
Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury
By Greg Beacham, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 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 The Piney Point
For fans in the Houston area, Christian Pulisic's return to training is a welcome sight, especially with the US team's knockout match just around the corner. As the US finishes group play against Turkey, locals will be keeping a close eye on Pulisic's status, hoping he'll be back to full strength for the July 1 match in Santa Clara. The fact that Pulisic was able to participate in warmups and ball drills is a positive sign, and his teammates' support, as expressed by Alex Zendejas, is a testament to the team's camaraderie. With the US already winning their group, the focus now shifts to the knockout stage, and Pulisic's contributions will be crucial in the team's pursuit of success. Houstonians will be watching closely to see if Pulisic will be able to regain his form and help the US team make a deep run in the tournament.
About this story
Original reporting by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) . The Piney Point surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The Piney Point stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
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...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 22, 2026 by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) and curated for The Piney Point readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Greg Beacham, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC). To learn more about how The Piney Point selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Piney Point, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter