USMNT Captain Pulisic and Girlfriend Melton Reportedly Split Amid Dating App Allegations

The breakup between the soccer star and golfer appears to have gotten messy on social media.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:25am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented soccer match, with overlapping planes of red, white, and blue, conceptually representing the drama and controversy surrounding the breakup of a high-profile sports couple.The messy breakup between USMNT captain Christian Pulisic and golfer Alexa Melton has sparked speculation and controversy, as the couple's split appears to have gotten ugly on social media.Los Angeles Today

It appears that U.S. Men's National Team captain Christian Pulisic and his girlfriend, golfer Alexa Melton, have broken up, with Melton suggesting on Instagram that Pulisic was active on the celebrity dating app Raya before their relationship ended. However, Melton later walked back those claims, saying she received false information and that Pulisic is "not a cheater."

Why it matters

The high-profile split between Pulisic and Melton, both prominent young athletes, has generated significant attention and speculation on social media. The allegations of infidelity, if true, could impact Pulisic's public image and reputation as he prepares to lead the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The details

Pulisic and Melton had been dating since at least the summer of 2024. Melton, a former college golfer at USC, has mostly competed on the women's Epson Tour but not since 2024. In recent Instagram comments, Melton appeared to suggest that Pulisic was active on the celebrity dating app Raya before their relationship ended. However, Melton later walked back those claims, saying she received false information and that Pulisic is "not a cheater."

  • Pulisic and Melton had been dating since at least the summer of 2024.
  • Melton's alleged Instagram comments about Pulisic's dating app activity occurred late last year.

The players

Christian Pulisic

The captain of the U.S. Men's National Team, who will lead the squad at the 2026 World Cup.

Alexa Melton

A former college golfer at USC who has mostly competed on the women's Epson Tour, and was dating Pulisic until their recent split.

Sydney Sweeney

An actress who has been linked to music manager Scooter Braun, and was previously rumored to be dating Pulisic, which he had to shut down.

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What they’re saying

“Mans was on Raya before it even ended”

— Alexa Melton

“How many likes to post his Raya profile”

— Alexa Melton

“I've made some comments on a private matter and it's been taken out of context. I received false info. He is not a cheater. Any narrative beyond that is not mine.”

— Alexa Melton

What’s next

Pulisic will suit up for the USMNT this summer at the 2026 World Cup, which will be played throughout North America. The final will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The takeaway

The high-profile breakup between Pulisic and Melton has generated significant attention and speculation, with allegations of infidelity that could impact Pulisic's public image as he prepares to lead the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup. However, Melton has since walked back those claims, saying she received false information and that Pulisic is "not a cheater."