‘Captain America’ nickname for Christian Pulisic resurfaces after US opener
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Christian Pulisic starred in the U.S. men's 4-1 World Cup-opening win over Paraguay, renewing the 'Captain America' nickname. The 27-year-old playmaker set up Folarin Balogun's second with a driving 'Worldie' move and helped spark the U.S. attack that produced two Balogun goals. Pulisic said he took a kick to the back of his calf and was substituted at halftime as a precaution, and he expects to be fine in the coming days. That blend of top form and manageable injury matters because Pulisic has long been the U.S. attack's fulcrum, and this performance signals he can carry that role deeper into the tournament.
