American - Athlete | September 18, 1998 -
In the U.S. system, too often the best player on an under-17 team will be treated like a 'star' - not having to work for the ball, being the focus of the offense at all times, etc. - at a time when they should be having to fight tooth and nail for their spot.
Christian Pulisic
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I was always, you know, a decent player growing up. And yes, I was born with a certain amount of so-called 'natural ability.' But I also worked and sacrificed a lot to try to maximize what I was born with - which I think is important to point out.
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I'm not a prodigy - or a 'wonderboy,' as some have put it.
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I'm not super outgoing, but I think the biggest thing I can do is lead by example.
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It's been a dream of mine to play for the U.S. national team.
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It's my biggest dream as a soccer player: I always wanted to play in the World Cup.
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I'm trying to become just more clinical in every situation, whether it's the final pass, the final shot, or whatever it is.
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I like to think of myself as a tough kid.
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I'm just trying to live in the moment and do the best I can for myself and for my teammates, and that's all I can really focus on.
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In my hometown, people I didn't even know started to recognize me: 'Oh, you're that kid that's doing well over there in Europe and with the national team!'
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I feel like people put pressure on me, and that makes me put pressure on myself, which isn't needed.
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I've always expected a lot out of myself, and it can be a good quality. But it can be bad at times, too.
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