U.S. World Cup Team Leaders Boldly Share Faith
The U.S. soccer team got off to a strong start in the World Cup by defeating Paraguay in its first match. Many players rely on their Christian faith to keep success and failure in perspective, in soccer and in life.
Star player Christian Pulisic is a leader on and off the field who shares Bible verses on Instagram, CBN News reported. In his 2026 docuseries called “PULISIC,” he highlights the importance of his Bible-reading routine and discusses his men’s Bible study that he calls “Bible Time” with his teammates.
Pulisic also told CBS in a 2021 postgame interview how his Christian faith gives him drive and strength in the sport: “I’ve had to continue to prove myself over and over again,” he said. “But as always, I reach out to God, and he gives me strength. With that behind me, nothing can stop me, really.”
Goalie Matt Freese recently spoke with Sports Spectrums’ “What’s Up” podcast on how his faith opens doors for his career. “God’s given me so many opportunities within this game and within my career,” he said. “I still have a role to play in that. I still have to do my part and take that opportunity and do something with it.”
From midfielder Weston McKennie, whose social media bio declares “All glory to God,” to defender Chris Richards helping run Bible studies, many players on the U.S. team are serious about their faith. As these current players, such as Pulisic, McKenzie and Freese, actively share their Christian faith, Jesse Bradley, a former player, is an example of how Christianity has long-established roots in the U.S. Men’s National Team.
In an interview coming soon on a new podcast by CBN Sports, Bradley revealed how his support for the team and their faith in Christ inspired him to launch watch party outreaches during the World Cup.
“Our strategy was to start the World CupNations United Using World Cup to Build Disciples with a watch party,” he said. “Then we have 100 physical watch-party kits that we give out to people in our church. So they will all be having watch parties in their homes until July 19. Multiplication was the vision.”
–Alan Goforth
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