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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 Tomball News
For Tomball residents who follow the US soccer team, Christian Pulisic's return to training is a welcome development as the World Cup progresses. With the US team already securing a spot in the knockout stage, the focus now shifts to the health of key players like Pulisic, who has been instrumental in the team's success. As the US prepares to face Turkey in a meaningless group play match, local fans will be keeping a close eye on Pulisic's status, hoping he will be back to full strength for the knockout match on July 1. 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 team's success, local interest in the World Cup is likely to remain high, and Pulisic's recovery will be closely watched by fans in Tomball and across the Houston area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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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...
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