American star Christian Pulisic, limited by a calf injury since the national team's World Cup opener, is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, Calif.
It marks Pulisic's first start since the 4-1 victory over Paraguay in the USMNT''s group-stage opener on 12 June, when he injured his left calf and did not play in the second half. He missed the 2-0 victory over Australia before returning to play 33 minutes as a reserve against Turkey on 25 June.
"I felt great in the last game against Turkey," Pulisic told reporters on Tuesday. "I'm feeling good this week, and I''m definitely ready to go for tomorrow."
With 33 international goals and 21 assists in 88 matches, the 27-year-old Pulisic is the USMNT''s active scoring leader and one of their most important players. He led the USMNT with his playmaking skills as they opened a 3-0 halftime lead against Paraguay.