US Males's Nationwide Staff and AC Milan striker Christian Pulisic is on the precipice of historical past.
On Thursday, he added US Soccer's 2023 Man of the 12 months award to his trophy case after incomes the award in 2017, 2019 and 2021. Pulisic is now tied with Landon Donovan for probably the most wins by a USMNT participant.
“In case you're becoming a member of Landon in something to do with the nationwide group, you're doing one thing proper,” Pulisic stated, by way of ESPN. “He's a legend. I seemed as much as him, so I'm grateful to be there for that interview. I hope to maintain pushing and I hope it's not the final time.”
The winger obtained 53% of the vote after a profitable yr at each AC Milan and the USMNT.
Pulisic beat fellow AC Milan and USMNT teammate Yunus Musah, who obtained 21.5% of the vote, and Ricardo Pepi, who completed third with 12.9% of the vote. Pepi and Musah have been the 2021 and 2022 American Younger Soccer Participant of the 12 months winners.
In December, Pulisic was named Serie A Participant of the Month after scoring six objectives and registering 5 assists to assist AC Milan (13-3-4) to 3rd place within the desk.
Pulisic had his sights set on the success the USMNT loved final yr as effectively. In June, he helped the Individuals beat Canada 2-0 within the CONCACAF Nations League title. The U.S. shall be searching for extra huge issues from Pulisic throughout the 2024 Copa America, which the USA will host this summer time, after “Captain America” helped the group qualify in 2023.
“It's an honor to obtain this award once more for the fourth time,” stated Pulisic. “It's been an unbelievable season for me. I at all times get pleasure from taking part in with the nationwide group and successful extra trophies with the nationwide group. After all, coming right here to AC Milan, it's simply been a very thrilling yr. I've actually loved it.” , so I'm actually grateful to win such an award.”
