Christian Pulisic has firmly dismissed ongoing Sydney Sweeney dating rumors, responding after widespread speculation linked the U.S. soccer star with the Hollywood actress. The response comes amid numerous reports and discussions online in late December, prompting Pulisic to clarify his status on social media.
In reaction to posts recapping his recent achievements and suggesting he is “reportedly dating Sydney Sweeney,” Pulisic addressed the claims publicly via a comment on a Motivating Sport Instagram post. He stated,
“Fake news guys, let’s stop with the silly rumor,”
—Christian Pulisic, Soccer Player. The social media conversation rapidly gained traction, given both Pulisic’s international profile and Sweeney’s rising prominence as an actress.
The Social Media Backlash and Pulisic’s Personal Life
Adding to his public response, Pulisic also shared a message with his followers in a now-expired Instagram Story seen by For The Win.
“Also please stop with the made up stories about my personal life. Need to hold sources accountable, it can affect people’s lives.”
—Christian Pulisic, Soccer Player. Pulisic, who is 27, recently became the subject of public curiosity, not for his actions on the soccer pitch, but due to alleged relationships off the field.
Despite the rumors involving Sweeney, Pulisic is, in fact, currently dating professional golfer Alexa Melton. The two first fueled whispers of a romance during the summer of 2024, and by July, Melton confirmed the relationship with a series of Instagram photos captioned “Soft launch,” establishing their status more openly among fans.
Sydney Sweeney Facing Rumors of Her Own
Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney, 28, has been dealing with a separate tide of romantic speculation. Following sightings with music executive Scooter Braun, anonymous sources indicated she was
“not exclusively dating anyone right now but is having fun with Scooter.”
—Insider, Us Weekly. By October, another source commented that Sweeney and Braun’s relationship had become “more serious.”
“Neither of them expected it to turn into something serious at first and are surprised by how genuine the connection has become,”
—Insider, Us Weekly. These revelations have placed Sweeney’s personal life firmly in the media spotlight, especially after her previous engagement to Jonathan Davino ended earlier this year. Us Weekly confirmed in March 2025 that the engagement was over, with a source stating,
“They were supposed to get married this spring. The wedding is not happening, and they aren’t having further discussions about it,”
—Insider.
“Sydney wanted to cancel everything and couldn’t handle the stress.”
—Insider. According to other reports, Sweeney has told close friends that she is currently single.
Sweeney Highlights Desire for Privacy Amid Media Scrutiny
With mounting attention, Sydney Sweeney has become guarded about her private affairs. In a GQ interview from November, she explained,
“The professional benefits for me of being private is for my own health and sanity,”
—Sydney Sweeney, Actress. She further added,
“I think that if I let everybody in all the time, I have nothing for myself,”
—Sydney Sweeney, Actress. Sweeney emphasized her wish to move through life’s changes and mistakes away from unrelenting public oversight, concluding,
“I’m just a 28-year-old woman who’s trying to figure it out, and I’m still learning and I’m going to make mistakes and I’m going to grow. And I think that it’s important to be able to do that without having to say every single thing all the time.”
—Sydney Sweeney, Actress.
The same interview revealed that Sweeney was not seeking a new relationship at that time. She described the support from her inner circle:
“What I’ve learned this year is that I have a really, really amazing group of girlfriends and I am strong and independent and that I’m going to be OK,”
—Sydney Sweeney, Actress. Sweeney also touched on romance, stating,
“If love finds me, love finds me,”
—Sydney Sweeney, Actress, and reflected on her values,
“I’m a hopeless romantic, so I hope love finds me, but I’m not the type of person that wants to go out all the time. And I do believe in true love and wanting to be with someone for the rest of my life.”
—Sydney Sweeney, Actress.
Significance of the Rumors and Impact on Those Involved
The Sydney Sweeney dating rumors surrounding Christian Pulisic highlight the intense public scrutiny that celebrities and athletes face, with even unfounded reports quickly gaining attention online. For Pulisic, addressing the speculation directly not only reinforced the truth about his relationship with Alexa Melton, but also underscored the real-world effects such rumors can have on those involved.
Sweeney’s ongoing efforts to maintain her privacy demonstrate the emotional impact sustained public attention can create, particularly as she navigates significant personal life changes, including her split from Jonathan Davino and newfound independence. As both Pulisic and Sweeney move forward in their respective careers and relationships, their stories provide a clear example of the personal challenges that come with life in the public eye, emphasizing the need for better boundaries and more responsible reporting from both media and fans.
