Every word Christian Pulisic said on Charlotte vs Chelsea, Todd Boehly, his future and more

"I am really excited to be back in Charlotte. I think it's cool to see how far along the sport has come here and the MLS team, getting to play against them will be a great experience.

"So I'm thrilled to be back here with Chelsea, back in the States, and get the chance to play here again."

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"I'm very excited. I've been in conversation with them and it's amazing to see some of my teammates that I've played with for so long – other Americans – getting to play in what we feel is the best league in the world.

"So I've had conversations with them but at the end of the day, they know what to expect. They are great players and they will have to go through the same things I've gone through and I'm excited to see how they will do."

"At that time, I don't think I had that in my head, I was focused on pre-season. I don't remember when that was exactly but I think I had another full season at Dortmund and then I was able to come to this club, which is incredible and I am super happy to be here. But at the time, no, I wasn't thinking about anything like that."

"I was speaking to him all week. He has a very busy schedule, three away games in a row. So I'm not sure he is going to make it. But he has already texted me and has is supporting me. I'm following him as well. I don't think I'm going to get to see him, unfortunately, but hopefully soon."

"Absolutely. The sport in general in America has grown so much since I first started playing in Europe. It's cool to see. When I first moved over, there was a following. But coming back and seeing the amount of Americans with Premier League jerseys or whatever team it is, it's cool to see the