The U.S. and its top star had to sacrifice plenty for their place in the round of 16, demonstrating an immense capability to navigate the circumstances.
DOHA, Qatar — Christian Pulisic has always appreciated the value of a good goal celebration. It’s a unique moment in soccer, a display of individual expression and euphoria—part choreography, part spontaneity—which occurs during that split second between the ball crossing the line and the crush of elated teammates.
Pulisic has a repertoire. He’s done the Griddy and the Worm, the latter honoring a cancer patient who requested it in March. Sometimes he’ll lift his left arm in front of his face to show off his tiger tattoo—it’s the Eye of the Tiger.