Pulisic and the U.S. Soccer Federation agreed that he would sit out this summer's Gold Cup 'to get the rest he needs'

Long before his request for partaking in the friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland was declined, Christian Pulisic had ruled himself out from representing the USMNT at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Following initial claims that Pulisic might not want to talk about his decision of opting out of an opportunity to win silverware on home soil,

You can talk about my performances, whatever you want, but to question my commitment especially toward the national team, in my opinion that’s way out of line.”