The AC Milan ɑttɑϲker has been in phenomenal form for the Rossoneri, earning Serie A’s Best Player award in December after scoring two goals and assisting twice in five games. His recovery at club level has inspired USMNT fans to dream of a podium finish in the Copa America, which begins in June, and Pulisic feels the team has the firepower to win the event.

Speaking to The Atheltic, Pulisic said: “Of course, the goal is to win the tournament. That’s how we look at things. We have a good young team and this is a great opportunity for us to play against the world’s best and hopefully show the world what we can do.”

With Messi’s debut at Inter Miami, the United States has seen a spectacular football surge among supporters. Ticket prices for Miami matches skyrocketed, and with Messi gearing up for his first full season in the United States, the country’s football landscape will only get bigger and better.

“There’s just so much ƅuzz around the sport,” Pulisic added. “And I think it’s only going to get better in the next few years.”

Pulisic hopes to maintain his strong shape until the summer, when he may lead the Stars and Stripes to a historic piece of cutlery. In March, he will return to action for his national team against Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals. In the immediate term, Pulisic will concentrate on his Milan tasks before returning to the pitch on Saturday against Udinese in Serie A.