USMNT Captain Christian Pulisic and Golfer Alexa Melton End Relationship Amid Social Media Comments

S. Men's National Team (USMNT), and Alexa Melton, a professional golfer, have ended their relationship. The couple began dating in the summer of 2024. Melton made comments on Instagram that referenced Pulisic's use of the celebrity dating app Raya.

" Raya is a subscription-based dating app for celebrities. Melton later addressed the comments in an Instagram Story. She stated that the remarks were taken out of context and based on false information.

Melton said Pulisic is not a cheater and that she would not comment further out of respect for their privacy.

Background on the Relationship Pulisic previously addressed rumors in late 2024 about dating actress Sydney Sweeney, which he denied.

Sweeney has been linked to music manager Scooter Braun. S. Women's Open. Melton has participated in events on the Epson Tour, the women's developmental tour, but not since 2024. The breakup comments surfaced publicly through social media, drawing attention ahead of Pulisic's international commitments.

Pulisic's Role in 2026 World Cup Pulisic will represent the USMNT at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across North America.

This will be his second World Cup appearance, following the 2022 tournament in Qatar. S. team advanced to the knockout stage but lost to the Netherlands, who were eliminated by Argentina in the round of 16.

S. team is the highest-ranked in Group C, alongside Australia (FIFA rank 26), Paraguay (rank 39), and a team to be determined via playoff. S. will play its opening match on June 12, 2026, against Paraguay in Los Angeles.

The tournament final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The World Cup's group stage and knockout rounds will involve teams from various confederations. S. team's preparations, with matches broadcast on FOX.