In the summer of 2023, two American football stars ventured to Italy. Pulisic departed Chelsea, where he had achieved Champions League success, while Musah left Valencia in La Liga.
Their impact in Milan has been notable, especially Pulisic, who recorded his best-ever goal tally of 15 in the 2023-24 season. Currently involved in Copa America, he stands poised to potentially captain his national team, drawing attention not only for his on-field achievements but also his personal life.
This widespread appeal was underscored in a study by Men in Blazers and YouGov, examining the growing interest in Italian football across the United States. Milan’s fan base in the U.S. surged by 50%, with Serie A as a whole witnessing a 27% increase in interest.
Milan’s efforts to attract a younger audience have been bolstered by Pulisic and Musah’s presence. Initiatives like the opening of an academy in Virginia and the Junior Camp project reaching 24 cities in North America this summer underscore their commitment.
According to YouGov, football interest in the U.S. has risen to 46%, with approximately 43 million fans now following Pulisic and his teammates at Milan. With collaborations with major entities like the New York Yankees, YES Network, and Puma, Milan plans to further capitalize on their growing popularity. This summer, they will embark on a tour across the States, engaging in friendly matches in New York, Chicago, and Baltimore against esteemed clubs like Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, aiming to expand their reach even further.
Christian Pulisic
This season he played in total 36 times for 2648 minutes for Serie A.
Christian Pulisic scored 12 goals for Milan. He procured 8 assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 2nd in Serie A. In the last match Milan lost 5-2 against Roma.
Milan performance and stats
It will be Milan ended the league in the 2nd position with 74 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 22 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 7 times. In its last match, Milan drawn 3-3 against Salernitana.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 73 goals and conceding 46.