USMNT Star Christian Pulisic Attends USA-Germany Olympic Hockey Game

AC Milan forward takes in USA's 5-1 win over Germany at Winter Olympics in Milan

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Christian Pulisic, the star forward for the U.S. men's national soccer team and AC Milan, attended the USA's 5-1 victory over Germany in men's hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Pulisic, who hails from Hershey, Pennsylvania, said he has been to less than 15 hockey games in his life, with most being minor league Hershey Bears games in his hometown. The USMNT star said seeing the U.S. Olympic team compete at the highest level provided extra motivation ahead of the World Cup coming to the United States this summer.

Why it matters

Pulisic's attendance at the Olympic hockey game highlights the growing popularity of the Winter Games in Italy, as well as the increased interest in hockey among American sports fans. As a star player for both AC Milan and the USMNT, Pulisic's presence at the event helps drive more attention and excitement around the Olympics.

The details

Pulisic was in the stands at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena as the USA earned a bye into the quarterfinals with the dominant win over Germany. The USMNT forward had just returned from a brief injury layoff, coming off the bench as Milan defeated Pisa 2-1 to maintain its Serie A title challenge. Pulisic made it back to Milan in time to catch the USA in action, taking time to give an interview to the NHL's in-house media channel along the way.

  • Pulisic returned from injury on Friday, February 13.
  • The USA-Germany Olympic hockey game took place on Sunday, February 15.

The players

Christian Pulisic

AC Milan and USMNT star forward who attended the USA-Germany Olympic hockey game in his home city of Milan.

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What they’re saying

“Just seeing some of these guys doing what they're doing, competing at the highest level in their sport, supporting team USA, it definitely gives me that extra drive and gets me excited for the summer.”

— Christian Pulisic (NHL)

“There's always pressure in some of the biggest competitions, whether club or country. But I think when you play for your country, you always have that little extra sense of pride representing team USA. It's the best thing you can do. It's the most proud I am when I'm playing. So it's similar, but definitely something special when you play for your country.”

— Christian Pulisic (NHL)

What’s next

Pulisic will look to lead the USMNT to success at the World Cup in the United States this summer, building on the motivation he gained from attending the Olympic hockey game in his hometown of Milan.

The takeaway

Christian Pulisic's attendance at the USA-Germany Olympic hockey game highlights the growing global appeal of the Winter Games, as well as the increased interest in hockey among American sports fans. As a star player for both club and country, Pulisic's presence at the event helps drive more attention and excitement around the Olympics.