Overview
- Christian Pulisic was withdrawn at halftime after a kick to the back of his left calf on June 12 and is now officially listed as day-to-day while the team evaluates him.
- He has done three straight days of individual rehab work in the tented gym and progressed on Wednesday to light on-field ball drills while wearing a compression sleeve.
- Coaches and teammates have publicly expressed optimism about his chances but say the final call on availability will come in the days before the Friday match.
- Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has several ready attacking options if Pulisic cannot play, including Tim Weah, Brenden Aaronson, Gio Reyna, Alejandro Zendejas and Haji Wright.
- The decision matters for group standings because the US and Australia both won their openers and the match in Seattle will shape who tops Group D and the US path in the knockout rounds.