Christian Pulisic admits the USA’s defeat against Holland ‘is going to hurt for a long time’

Christian Pulisic admitted that a heartbreaking 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in Saturday’s round of 16 will hurt for a long time, but vowed that the United States would bounce back.

Gregg Berhalter’s team was expelled from Qatar by the Netherlands, abruptly ending the growing sense of optimism surrounding a talented young team.

The USMNT star was dejected after the game and was visibly emotional as she hugged her family in the stands.

“This one is going to hurt for a long time,” Pulisic wrote on Instagram Sunday morning.

“But I am very grateful for this team and for everyone who supported us throughout the process.

‘A lifelong dream come true representing my country in a World Cup. We will return to the USA

Fulham teammate and defender Antonee Robinson commented on the post, saying: “I couldn’t be more proud of you mate.”

Pulisic had a glorious opportunity to put the USA ahead in the third minute of the game, but he couldn’t get past Dutch goalkeeper Andries Noppert.

Louis van Gaal’s men proved too clinical and shrewd for a stars-and-stripes youth team.

Memphis Depay opened the scoring for the Dutch after Pulisic squandered a golden opportunity in the third minute.

As the USA continued to press, they got hurt once more before the break when Daley Blind scored the second for the Netherlands.

Substitute forward Haji Wright pulled one back for the Americans to provide brief hope before Denzel Dumfries extinguished any idea of ​​a comeback with a volley to make it 3-1 on 80 minutes.

Pulisic’s positive performances in the tournament have increased interest in his signing with Chelsea deliberating on the next steps for their future.