"I slid in the DMs, as they call it." Christian Pulisic said it himself on a Paramount+ documentary, and honestly, it's the most relatable thing America's best footballer has ever done.
The USMNT captain and AC Milan winger started dating Alexa Melton in 2024 after that very digital introduction. They became one of the more visible sports couples around — she was courtside (or rather, pitch-side) whenever her tour schedule allowed. Then April 2026 arrived, and things got messy fast.
The breakup that briefly went sideways
Melton responded to a fan comment on Instagram implying Pulisic had been on the exclusive dating app Raya before the relationship officially ended. The internet did what the internet does. Within days it had spiralled into cheating accusations and viral takes.
Then she walked it back. Publicly.
"I received false info. He is not a cheater," she posted on her Instagram Story, adding that her original comments had been taken out of context. Pulisic, for his part, kept it dignified in a TIME magazine interview: "I only look at her in the most positive way. She was a lot of fun, and she supported me in every way." He didn't elaborate on the reason for the split. Probably wise.
Who actually is Alexa Melton?
She's a 25-year-old professional golfer from Covina, California — born September 9, 2000 — who didn't even pick up a club until she was around 12. Before golf, she played soccer, which is a fun detail given the company she ended up keeping. She attended Pepperdine University as a standout freshman, earned a spot on Golfweek's list of 10 freshmen to watch, then transferred to USC and graduated in 2023 with a degree in communications.
She currently competes on the Epson Tour, the LPGA's official developmental circuit. Her net worth is estimated at around $2 million, built through tournament earnings and endorsements. The Pulisic association hasn't hurt her profile — her Instagram at @alexamelton mixes golf content with personal snapshots — but she was building a legitimate career well before the relationship became public.
As for Pulisic, the personal chapter is closed. The 2026 World Cup is on home soil, and the USMNT face group-stage matches against Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. His goals and assists in that campaign will matter a lot more to American fans than any DM story. That's where his focus sits, and given his recent form for Milan, it should worry USMNT opponents more than it comforts them.
