Christian Pulisic, who turns 18 in two weeks, posted two goals and an assist in a World Cup qualifier Friday. (Gary Rohman/USA TODAY)The temptation to proclaim Christian Pulisic the next great thing in American soccer grew stronger Friday because, two weeks short of his 18th birthday, he scored twice and assisted once during a short stretch in a 2018 World Cup qualifier. [Washington Spirit clinches NWSL playoff berth with 1-1 draw against Western New York]If there’s a time for Pulisic to start a qualifier, though, it’s Tuesday. It’s easier if you have all the results done and it’s all in your favor and, instead of a World Cup qualifier, it might turn more into a friendly game. “But to start a game in World Cup qualifiers with things on the line is tricky.

Source: Washington Post September 04, 2016 21:00 UTC