U.S.'s Pulisic back with Dortmund after MRI reveals right quadriceps strain

Christian Pulisic became the youngest American to score 10 international goals, but was forced off after suffering a quadriceps injury against Chile. ESPN's Taylor Twellman explains how the United States can start to bridge the gap between themselves and the best teams in international football. Christian Pulisic has a strained right quadriceps and returned to Germany for treatment, the U.S. Soccer Federation said on Wednesday. The 20-year-old midfielder scored in the fourth minute of Tuesday night's 1-1 exhibition tie against Chile, then left late in the first half because of the injury. The USSF said Pulisic had an MRI after the game and was returning to club side Borussia Dortmund, who will establish a timetable for his return. Pulisic has been limited to 15 league matches and 25 overall...

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