After blossoming under the guidance of his father and first pro manager, the teen star is primed to stand on his own and keep exceeding expectations
DENVER — How did Christian Pulisic happen? How does a kid from central Pennsylvania blossom into a player with the potential to be the most talented American soccer player in history? The easy answer is a combination of ability, determination, some luck and plenty of help along the way.
For Pulisic, the list of people who helped him is a long one, from family to youth coaches. But two men played the most instrumental roles in helping him navigate the pressure cooker of high-level European soccer, which has been known to chew up and spit out even the most talented prospects.