It may have been a rocky week for Christian Pulisic at Chelsea, but it’s nothing that scoring can’t fix.
In the 55th minute Wednesday, the U.S. men’s national team star doubled Chelsea’s lead over Leeds, which is managed by a fellow American, Jesse Marsch.
The goal was both a product of an early red card to Leeds winger Daniel James and Chelsea’s impressive buildup play. With Leeds down a man and backed into its own half, Chelsea completed eight passes, switching the field before attacking through the center.
The last pass from Mason Mount, who scored the opening goal of the match, was the cherry on top as he drew two defenders and back-heeled into Pulisic’s path.