Former U.S. men’s national team goalkeeper Tim Howard says he wants Christian Pulisic to stay off social media in the aftermath of the U.S. team’s World Cup performance. Howard makes the comments in connection with the U.S. advance to the World Cup Round of 16 and subsequent defeat, which left Pulisic and the team facing widespread online criticism. In his remarks on his “Unfiltered Soccer” podcast, Howard frames his guidance as both advice and a warning, specifically telling Pulisic that he hopes the forward is not active on social media “for the foreseeable future.” The reports describe Howard as offering a personal perspective shaped by his own experiences as a high-profile U.S. player and presenter. Yardbarker similarly summarizes Howard’s message as a caution aimed at protecting Pulisic from the pressure and negativity that can follow public scrutiny. Both sources agree Howard’s comments focus on how Pulisic should handle social media attention during a difficult period after the World Cup.