Christian Pulisic, the U.S. soccer star, has confronted circulating rumors of a romantic relationship with actress Sydney Sweeney, following recent online speculation. Addressing the Sydney Sweeney relationship rumors, Pulisic called out the spread of unverified information about his private life, voicing frustration about the impact these claims can have.
Rumors Intensify After Sweeney’s Breakup and Pulisic Speaks Out
False claims connecting Christian Pulisic and Sydney Sweeney surfaced online in late December, sparked in part by Sydney Sweeney’s recent breakup with former fiancé Jonathan Davino. The wave of rumor quickly spread, leading Pulisic to comment directly and publicly. On December 28, taking to his Instagram Stories, he posted,
“Please stop with the made-up stories about my personal life,”
— Christian Pulisic, U.S. soccer star
“Need to hold sources accountable, it can affect people’s lives.”
— Christian Pulisic, U.S. soccer star
This marked Pulisic’s first direct response to the growing dating rumors.
Pulisic Labels the Reports as “Fake News”
Pulisic followed up his statement by responding to an Instagram post suggesting a romantic involvement with Sydney Sweeney, the Anyone But You actress. In the comments, he wrote,
“Fake news guys let’s stop with the silly rumor,”
— Christian Pulisic, U.S. soccer star
This message reinforced the fact that there is no truth to the romantic links being circulated.
Origins of the Gossip and Current Relationship Statuses
The initial gossip appears to have originated on December 25, when Italian outlet Gazzetta cited claims from the Instagram account Bomber’s DNA. While these assertions lacked any verification, they spread quickly across various social media platforms. Meanwhile, additional reporting suggests that Christian Pulisic has been dating fellow athlete Alexa Melton since 2024. Sydney Sweeney, for her part, has been publicly linked to music executive Scooter Braun since September. Their relationship was described as committed and serious, with a source previously noting,
“Scooter and Sydney are going strong and things between them are great. They’re in a committed relationship and things are serious.”
— Source, People magazine
The pair were observed together multiple times, including a November sighting in Central Park, New York City, where photographers captured them sharing a kiss.
Impact of Pulisic’s Response on the Rumor Mill
Christian Pulisic’s decision to publicly address the Sydney Sweeney relationship rumors highlights his concern about the personal consequences of unfounded claims. By labeling the speculation as baseless and urging an end to unverified reports, he has attempted to set the record straight about his current relationship status and protect his privacy. As these stories continue to emerge and spread rapidly online, Pulisic’s firm denial may influence how future rumors about public figures are dispelled in the media and among fans.
