Americans Abroad: Christian Pulisic comes on at halftime in AC Milan’s Europa League loss

by Mike WoitallaSeptember 17, 2026September 17, 2026

After spending AC Milan's first three games of the Serie A season win the bench, Christian Pulisic subbed on at halftime of its 2-2 tie at Lazio. (Credit Image: © Allshotlive/Action Plus Sports via ZUMA Press Wire via ISI Photos)

Christian Pulisic entered AC Milan’s home game against Benfica at halftime with the Rossoneri trailing 1-0. Both of his two shots were saved as Benfica prevailed, 2-0. In mid-week LaLiga play, Johnny Cardoso got his first start of the season for Atletico Madrid.

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Mike Woitalla

Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards,... More by Mike Woitalla