United States and AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic was named U.S. Soccer’s male player of the year for 2023 on Thursday, tying Landon Donovan for the most wins by a USMNT player with four.
Pulisic, 25, had previously been named the top U.S. men’s player for 2017, 2019 and 2021. Donovan won the award for the fourth time in 2010 at the age of 28.
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“It’s an honor to win this award again for the fourth time,” Pulisic said. “It was an incredible season for me. I always enjoy playing with the national team and winning more trophies with the national team. Of course, coming here to AC Milan, it’s been just a really exciting year. I’ve enjoyed it so much, so I’m really grateful to win an award like this.”
The U.S. star helped his team to the Concacaf Nations League title in June with a 2-0 win over Canada and also helped guide them to qualification for the 2024 Copa America, which will take place this summer in the United States.
Pulisic moved from Chelsea to Milan last summer and has enjoyed a stellar season in Serie A thus far, scoring six goals in the league and adding five assists for Stefano Pioli’s third-place side.
“If you’re joining Landon on anything regarding the national team, you’re doing something right,” Pulisic said. “He’s a legend. I looked up to him, so I’m grateful to be in that conversation. I’m hoping to continue to push, and hopefully it will not be the last.”
Wolfsburg winger Kevin Paredes won the male young player of the year award.