The last time Christian Pulisic came to Philadelphia with the U.S. men’s soccer team, his professional career had only just begun. It was the Copa América Centenario, and the Hershey native had just one season at Borussia Dortmund under his belt.
Now he’s more than a teenage phenom. He’s a well-established presence at Dortmund, a centerpiece of the U.S. national team, and increasingly famous on the overall sports landscape. Just ask LeBron James, who recently sent Pulisic a pair of game-worn shoes.
(There was no word on whether Pulisic, a Sixers fan, tried to recruit James to Philadelphia in return.