USMNT: Christian Pulisic handled perfectly by Frank Lampard

USMNT, Christian Pulisic (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Christian Pulisic has enjoyed an encouraging first season at Chelsea. Part of the USMNT’s star’s success is how he has been by Frank Lampard.

Christian Pulisic’s move from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea was a bold one. He immediately faced a challenge of defeating the stigma against U.S. Men’s National Team players: Few American players have had success in the Premier League. Perhaps the most successful outfield player is Clint Dempsey, and he was rarely better than an average Premier League midfielder.

As such, it was important that Pulisic’s move was handled correctly. You cannot put too much pressure on his shoulders, and yet,…