ST. LOUIS — U.S. men’s national team attacker Christian Pulisic says Lionel Messi’s performances with Inter Miami “absolutely helps” push MLS forward.
Speaking to reporters ahead of Saturday’s game between the U.S. and Uzbekistan, Pulisic added he’s enjoyed watching the impact the Argentine World Cup winner is having on American soccer, not the least of which are his 11 goals in 11 league and cup games.
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“It absolutely helps. I mean obviously all the games that [Messi’s] playing in MLS and these cups become massive games,” he said. “It seems like everyone’s there. It’s exciting, it’s fun.
“Obviously only a positive thing for this country, so I’m enjoying watching and following that Miami path. Obviously, some of our American teammates are there who’ve been playing really well, so it’s fun to see how Messi has come in and help lift the level so much of that team as well.”
