‘Daring, Nerve, and Chivalry’ – these are the defining traits of House Gryffindor in the ‘Harry Potter’ books. So when USMNT star Weston McKennie got questioned about which ‘house’ his skipper Christian Pulisic would belong to, he immediately chose Gryffindor to match ‘Captain America’. While Pulisic might give the impression of belonging to Ravenclaw, the Juventus midfielder believes otherwise.

Looking at some of Pulisic’s interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and especially the ‘Pulisic’ documentary, he doesn’t come across as reckless or short-tempered like some Gryffindor characters. However, it’s his on-field presence that aligns with the house traits, according to Weston McKennie. In an interview with CBS, McKennie dives deep into how different the ‘Lebron James of Soccer’ is on the field. 

“He’s the protagonist, he’s ‘Captain America’ so you got to put him at least in one of the best houses, if not the best house,” says McKennie who puts himself in House Gryffindor as well, if given the option. After all, the best deserve the best. This comes after Pulisic recently revealed he feels he’s not being “treated the best.”

Christian Pulisic’s Paramount+ documentary reveals a bias against American soccer players, suggesting limited opportunities because of their nationality. To put everything into perspective, Pulisic points out that since the United States isn’t a ‘big soccer nation’, many coaches often overlook the American players.

Pulisic’s comments had mixed responses, with some resonating, including Weston Mckennie, who feels the same at Juventus. Others argue that there’s still some bias regardless of sport, while a few claim that Americans aren’t good enough. The AC Milan forward, however, feels his words have been misrepresented.

‘It’s come a long way’ – Christian Pulisic clarifies his documentary comments 

During Pat McAfee’s ESPN show, the 26-year-old mentioned that he doesn’t feel the same about the situation but admits there is some amount of bias. “I honestly think it’s come a long way for sure. I don’t look at myself as a victim or look at anyone coming into Europe from anywhere else in the world, but I honestly think I am well respected,” says Pulisic. 

After all, Pulisic leads the way for American players in Europe, with a Champions League winner’s medal to his name. The forward has delivered solid performances for both club and country this season. But he recently hit the sidelines with a calf injury.

Mauricio Pochettino, though, mentioned he has no bias and previously declared his players would get minutes for the Stars and Stripes based on their club performances. Whether it’s in the MLS, Europe, or even South America, numbers hold far greater significance for the Argentine.

The USMNT’s January Camp will be crucial for the 2026 World Cup. It provides the perfect platform to challenge any biases against those who represent the red, white, and blue.