The US Men’s National Soccer Team is one of many to make it into the round of 16 knockout stage of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, the team having just defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the round of 32. With Team USA hoping to take home the trophy on home soil, one of their major players is Christian Pulisic, who is considered one of the best North American football players.
However, fans and analysts have noticed an underwhelming performance this season from the four-time US Soccer Male Player of the Year winner. Analysts have commented on the 27-year-old’s inconsistency and lack of mental fortitude this season – and it doesn’t help that the football star only recently got out of an almost two-year relationship.
United States’ Christian Pulisic during the World Cup round of 32 match between the United States, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, on July 1. Photo: AP
Pulisic was romantically linked to American pro golfer Alexa Melton before their messy break-up earlier this year. So who exactly is she? Here’s what we know.
Alexa Melton is a professional golf player
Alexa Melton posted about her recent pro golf journey in May. Photo: @alexamelton/Instagram
Born on September 9, 2000, Melton grew up playing sports – possibly getting her competitive nature from her father, who played college baseball. She played softball and football, switching to golf as a tween. Despite what was considered a late start, Melton quickly climbed up the ranks, winning the Southern California Golf Association Women’s Amateur at age 17.
“My dream was never to become a pro golfer, I just wanted it to get into college,” said Melton in an interview with the CBS Sports Golazo Network. Once she got into university, Melton continued playing golf, finally going professional after graduating. In 2023, she joined the Epson Tour, the official developmental and qualifying tour of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour.
Melton also has a YouTube channel, where she occasionally shares golfing vlogs.
She studied at USC
Alexa Melton upon graduating from USC. Photo: @alexamelton/Instagram
