Americans Lift a Trophy

Trailing by Two Goals, AC Milan Came Back to Capture Supercoppa Italiana

Christian Pulisic continued his impressive form for AC Milan, scoring a crucial equalizer in a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Inter Milan to claim the Supercoppa Italiana on Monday. The American international netted his 10th goal of the season in the 80th minute, cleverly creating space before firing through through the Carlos Augusto's legs to level the score at 2-2.

The 26-year-old, who recently returned from a month-long absence due to a calf injury, has now scored in consecutive matches following his goal in Friday's semifinal win over Juventus. His impact wasn't limited to scoring, as he also played a key role in Tammy Abraham's stoppage-time winner with a well-placed pass for Rafael Leao to supply the cross.

Fellow American Yunus Musah put in a solid shift in midfield before being substituted, earning praise for his positioning and ability to progress the ball forward. His swift movement and ball control helped Milan unlock several attacking opportunities during his 77 minutes on the pitch.

The victory marked new manager Sergio Conceicao's first trophy after just one week in charge, with Pulisic crediting the coach's emphasis on "hunger" over tactics for the team's turnaround. The American attacker has now reached double figures in goals for the second-straight season with Milan, having scored 15 times in the previous campaign.

January Friendlies Roster

Pochettino Name His First Roster of 2025

U.S. Men's National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has called 24 players to Fort Lauderdale for his first January camp, with the squad heavily featuring MLS talent ahead of two Florida-based friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica.

The roster reflects the traditional January camp emphasis on domestic players, with 23 of the 24 players coming from MLS clubs. The Columbus Crew and CF Montreal lead club representation with three players each. A blend of experience and fresh faces characterizes the selection, with veterans Tim Ream (66 caps), Walker Zimmerman (41), and Miles Robinson (30) providing leadership alongside seven first-time call-ups.

The camp represents a crucial opportunity for players to impress ahead of a busy 2025 schedule that includes the Concacaf Nations League Finals and Gold Cup - the final tournaments before the 2026 World Cup on home soil. The January camp can serve as a springboard to World Cup rosters, with notable recent success stories including current squad members Jesús Ferreira, Tim Ream and Walker Zimmerman.

The U.S. will face Venezuela on January 18 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale before taking on Costa Rica on January 22 at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.

Roster (from US Soccer):

GOALKEEPERS (4): Drake Callender (Inter Miami; 0/0), Matt Freese (New York City FC; 0/0), Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew; 2/0), Zack Steffen (Colorado Rapids; 29/0)

DEFENDERS (9): Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew; 0/0), George Campbell (CF Montréal; 0/0), DeJuan Jones (Columbus Crew; 8/0), Shaq Moore (FC Dallas; 19/1), Jalen Neal (CF Montréal; 6/0), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC; 66/1), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati; 30/3), John Tolkin (New York Red Bulls; 4/0), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC; 41/3)

MIDFIELDERS (4): Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami; 1/0), Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake; 0/0), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake; 1/0), Jack McGlynn (Philadelphia Union; 1/0)

FORWARDS (7): Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC; 0/0), Caden Clark (CF Montréal; 0/0), Jesús Ferreira (FC Dallas; 23/15), Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire; 0/0), Matko Miljevic (Unattached; 0/0), Indiana Vassilev (St. Louis CITY; 0/0), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps; 1/0)

Trusty Scores His First Celtic Goal

Centerback Scored Celtic's Second in Victory over St. Mirren

Auston Trusty marked a memorable milestone in his Celtic career by scoring his first goal for the club in a commanding 3-0 victory over St Mirren at Celtic Park. The American defender, who joined the Scottish champions in a £6 million move from Sheffield United on transfer deadline day, demonstrated his aerial prowess by powering home a header from Arne Engels' precise left-wing corner kick past goalkeeper Zach Hemming.

Nicolas Kuhn stole the headlines with a clinical double, taking his impressive season tally to 16 goals, but it was Trusty's breakthrough moment that added another dimension to Celtic's attacking arsenal. The defender joined an increasingly prolific group of Celtic backline players to find the net this season, including fellow-American Cameron Carter Vickers, who also played 90 minutes in the win.

The comprehensive win highlighted Celtic's remarkable offensive output under Brendan Rodgers, with the team now having scored 55 goals in just 20 league matches. Their attacking prowess has been a defining feature of their campaign, though they face an intriguing challenge in their next fixture against Dundee United – the only Scottish side to have kept them scoreless this season following a goalless draw at Tannadice last month.

Looking ahead to Wednesday's rematch with Dundee United at Celtic Park, Trusty will be eager to build on his first goal. His celebration, marked by a triumphant fist pump, captured the defender's joy at opening his Celtic account. As the champions continue their title defense, Trusty's ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch adds another valuable dimension to Rodgers' high-scoring side.