A biography for Christian Pulisichasn’t been written yet.
“I think it's normal to have competition once you get to the professional level.”
“I want to inspire kids, and yeah, if that helps with expansion teams - in the MLS or anything like that - but my main goal is just to inspire. Try and inspire our youth.”
“I just play because I enjoy the sport.”
“It's my biggest dream as a soccer player: I always wanted to play in the World Cup.”
“I think any kid wants to get on the field as much as he can.”
“Sometimes you have to take a risk if you want great things to happen.”
“Why is it that E.U. players are allowed to move country once they turn 16... but non-Europeans can only do so at 18? Why aren't we campaigning for a level playing field, where our best 16 year olds - who may not have an E.U. passport like I had - are free to move when they turn 16, like the best young players in Europe can?”
“I just like to be on the field really anywhere.”
“I think it's good to have competition.”
“As a kid, I just always learned that if you want to be the best, you have to play against the best.”
“I was watching the 2014 World Cup, and I was playing with the U-17s, I think, at the time. I remember watching it in the summer, and I was like, 'You know what? It's a pretty crazy goal, but I want to be there in 2018.'”
“It's always tough when you see a good player leave. It's not easy.”
“Just knowing that people are going to the game or something with your jersey on and supporting you is really exciting and was a dream of mine. Every time I see it at Dortmund, at games, it's still exciting and gets you really excited to play.”
“It's a fast learning process if you want to be successful at the highest level.”
“I'm working on my final ball, my precision in front of goal, my one-on-one attacking ability, just new ways to beat defenders and help my team.”
“I've experienced first-hand how the system is in Germany. I've seen how well-developed and professional they are, even at a young age. I learned and grew so much as an individual there.”
“It's hard to always listen to your dad when you get older. You want to move on, but he has the knowledge. I think he did just the right amount of pushing me but also letting me do my thing, and just making sure that I always enjoyed the game, and I'm not feeling pressured.”
“I played one year of competitive basketball, actually. I don't remember what grade I was in, maybe middle school or something. I was the point guard - I was the smallest one always. I did my best; I thought I did pretty good. I was always a little bit better at soccer, so I had to make the decision.”
“I always tried to bring confidence to the game.”