The United States men’s national team has come flying out of the gates, largely on the legs of its prince.
[ WATCH: Pulisic scores | Feeds Jozy for 2-0 ]
That’s Prince Pulisic, and he’s playing like a king.
The 19-year-old Borussia Dortmund man rounded Jaime Penedo to make it 1-0 in the eighth minute, then sent a delightful ball to Jozy Altidore to have 2-0 before the 25 minute mark.
The match is far from over, but the American soccer world sure is loving their new talisman.
60 Minutes? The kid only needed eight.
— Andrew Das (@AndrewDasNYT) October 6, 2017
I don't think it would be unreasonable to give Pulisic three assists on that goal.
— Michael Davies (@embassydavies) October 6, 2017
live look at christian pulisic pic.twitter.com/8L9ObKhV3l
— TOM MARTIN (@LetItFlyTom) October 6, 2017
AIM died so Pulisic could live https://t.co/9YhMQvFfyT
— Arielle Castillo (@ariellec) October 6, 2017
Pulisic is the truth & Jozy came to play... 🔥🔥🔥
— Eriq Zavaleta (@_AIR_RIQ_) October 6, 2017
CHRISTIAN PULISIC IS A GIFT FROM THE HEAVENS
— Stars and Stripes FC (@StarsStripesFC) October 6, 2017
This isn't even a #hottake anymore, but it's increasingly clear Christian Pulisic at this moment is the best player in #USMNT history.
— Thomas Floyd (@ThomasFloyd) October 6, 2017
My favorite people on earth:
— Ryan Rosenblatt (@RyanRosenblatt) October 6, 2017
1. My dog
2. Christian Pulisic
3. idk idc
me, an hour ago: i'm worried the USMNT might not qualify for the World Cup
— Rodger Sherman (@rodger) October 6, 2017
me, now: how can I bet on America winning the next 3 World Cups
Christian Pulisic is putting on a clinic on ESPN2. Goal and this lace to lace dime to Altidore. 2-0 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/xkYwIGu5H1
— BucciOT.Com (@Buccigross) October 6, 2017
Pulisic's the first young American soccer player I've seen that seems to have the skill and flair of those kids always coming out of England
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) October 6, 2017
I don't care what any of you say, I think Pulisic is good.
— Andrew Das (@AndrewDasNYT) October 7, 2017
I can’t believe we have to wait 16 years before we can vote for Christian Pulisic for President.
— bliss_street (@bliss_street) October 7, 2017
PSG going to spend $800 Million to buy that Pulisic-Wood-Jozy Triad. Massive, Instant Upgrade
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) October 7, 2017