"I had to make the best decision for myself and my team even though some people haven't seen it that way," Pulisic told a CBS Sports podcast

You can talk about my performances, whatever you want, but to question my commitment especially toward the national team, in my opinion that’s way out of line.”

Pulisic also responded to the critics, some of whom are former national team stars, who said he needs to show a stronger commitment to the USMNT. He believes that argument is "way out of line":