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US star Christian Pulisic makes his first start and scores first goal of the season with AC Milan

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 20). US star Christian Pulisic makes his first start and scores first goal of the season with AC Milan. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/us-star-christian-pulisic-makes-his-first-start-and-scores-first-goal-of-the-season-with-ac-milan/article_d5788383-8522-526f-92a6-c44cd4d25355.html

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Christian Pulisic made his first start of the season for AC Milan and scored in the 14th minute, contributing to Milan's 3-0 victory over Lecce in an Italian league match on Sunday. This goal was Pulisic’s first since December 2025 when he last netted against Verona. Prior to this game, Pulisic had only come off the bench for two appearances this season. Following the win, Pulisic expressed satisfaction with his performance but emphasized the importance of continuing their winning streak.

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On Sunday, U.S. star Christian Pulisic made his first start of the season for AC Milan, scoring the first goal in their 3-0 victory over Lecce in the Italian league. This was Pulisic's third appearance this season but his first from the start. His last goal for Milan had been in December 2025 against Verona. "I’m happy about the goal today, but right now all that matters is to keep winning," he told DAZN after the match. Prior to this victory, Milan had won only one home game since March and suffered a significant defeat against Benfica in the Europa League just days before.

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U.S. star Christian Pulisic made his first start and scored his first goal of the season with AC Milan on Sunday. asserted

Pulisic → make → Sunday

Pulisic scored in the 14th minute to help lead Milan to a 3-0 home win over Lecce in the Italian league. asserted

Pulisic → score → league

Pulisic had made two other appearances with Milan this season in all competitions, coming off the bench in both at halftime. asserted

Pulisic → make → halftime

“It hasn’t been an easy year,” he told DAZN. asserted

he → tell → DAZN

“I’m happy about the goal today, but right now all that matters is to keep winning.” Milan had won only one home game since March and was booed off the field in a 2-0 home loss to Benfica in the Europa League on Wednesday. ___ asserted

Milan → ’m → Wednesday

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