Christian Pulisic Leads AC Milan in Coppa Italia Final Loss to Bologna

Christian Pulisic has had an outstanding 2024-2025 season with AC Milan, emerging as a pivotal figure in the club's attack with 15 goals and 10 assists across Serie A, the UEFA Champions League, and Coppa Italia. Despite Milan's overall disappointing season and sitting eighth in Serie A, Pulisic's performances have kept hopes alive, especially as the team prepares to face Bologna in the Coppa Italia final, which represents a crucial opportunity to secure European competition for next season. The American star's previous European honors include titles with Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea, and this season could add the Coppa Italia to his accolades, although he has yet to register a goal or assist in the current Coppa Italia campaign. Milan's pursuit of the trophy is also buoyed by the contributions of new striker Santiago Gimenez, who has enhanced the team's attacking options alongside Pulisic. Other Americans such as Tyler Adams and Chris Richards have also had notable seasons in Europe, underlining a strong year for U.S. players abroad. The Coppa Italia final thus stands as a defining moment for Pulisic and Milan to salvage their season and secure a spot in the 2025-2026 UEFA Europa League.