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Christian Pulisic & Alexa Melton hit the beach as USMNT star relaxes in sunshine with golf pro partner after Copa America flop

CONCACAF Nations League

Jamaica

Serie A

AC Milan

Juventus

The United States had been hoping to still have competitive fixtures on their schedule by this point, with a prestigious continental competition entering the semi-final stage. Gregg Berhalter’s side have, however, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/you-lost-again-alexi-lalas-brutally-mocks-usmnt-boss-gregg-berhalter-copa-america-review-reacts-ridiculous-christian-pulisic-handshake-snub-referee/blt36d88b10fa4c1c3a" target="_blank">already reached the offseason</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Defeats to Panama and Uruguay saw <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/unwanted-history-usmnt-forgettable-first-posted-copa-america-christian-pulisic-gio-reyna-crash-out-group-stage-home-soil/bltf6b161bd3ccfcdaa" target="_blank">collective Copa dreams dashed at the group stage</a>. Pulisic captained his country at that tournament – on the back of a productive domestic campaign at AC Milan – but was unable to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-referee-snubs-christian-pulisic-handshake-copa-america-controversy-usmnt-captain-suggesting-match-official-join-celebrations-uruguay/bltcb0ddc0c26a17705" target="_blank">provide the required level of inspiration</a>.

DID YOU KNOW?

Pulisic <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/usmnt-christian-pulisic-better-days-promise-to-fans-disappointing-copa-america-exit/blt08aa813587dfcf33" target="_blank">admits that the USMNT have to improve</a> heading forward, on a path that leads to the 2026 World Cup, but for now he is taking an opportunity to relax and unwind. He has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-christian-pulisic-and-alexa-melton-funny-family-guy-golf-skit-usmnt-star-lpga-girlfriend/blt9e576dd45783ab92" target="_blank">linked up with golf professional girlfriend Melton</a> for a break by the beach.<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt5f0a07b563295ef2/Pulisic%20melton%20beach.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt5f0a07b563295ef2/Pulisic%20melton%20beach.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt5f0a07b563295ef2/Pulisic%20melton%20beach.jpg?format=jpg" alt="Christian Pulisic Alexa Melton beach 2024" data-source="Instagram" data-copyright="Instagram" data-portal-copyright="Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:blt5f0a07b563295ef2;width:466;height:771"></picture>

THE GOSSIP

Pulisic will be due back in Milan for pre-season training, but could return to the States as part of that programme. The Rossoneri are set to face Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-ac-mila-man-city-yankee-stadium-barcelona-real-madrid-el-clasico-metlife-u-s-preseason-series/bltc482c137fadc1a83" target="_blank">in America during their preparations for the 2024-25 campaign</a>.

WHAT NEXT?

Christian Pulisic & Alexa Melton hit the beach as USMNT star relaxes in sunshine with golf pro partner after Copa America flop | Goal.com

Christian Pulisic is enjoying a sunshine break with partner Alexa Melton after seeing the USMNT flop during Copa America duty on home soil.

Christian Pulisic &amp; Alexa Melton hit the beach as USMNT star relaxes in sunshine with golf pro partner after Copa America flop