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Christian Pulisic calls out USMNT fans, but his real gripe should be with U.S. Soccer

CINCINNATI — Shortly after the U.S. men's national team roared to a 3-0 win over Morocco in its first pre-World Cup friendly, Christian Pulisic called out American fans who didn't show up.

“I'm not super happy with the amount of Americans here, however that works out, if I'm being completely honest," Pulisic told ESPN. "But thanks to the ones who did come."

There were 19,512 fans at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Wednesday, well short of the 26,000 capacity. Thousands of those fans bore Morocco flags and shirts. Many of the Morocco fans are Americans, but Pulisic likely meant to take exception with the lack of USMNT supporters in attendance.