Christian Pulisic Sets the Record Straight on Sydney Sweeney Dating Rumors: ‘Please Stop Spreading False Stories’

Christian Pulisic; Sydney Sweeney.
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• Christian Pulisic, captain of the U.S. Men’s National Team, denied rumors that he is dating Sydney Sweeney.
• “Please stop with the made-up stories about my personal life,” the soccer star wrote on his Instagram Stories.
• Pulisic has reportedly been dating Alexa Melton since 2024, while Sweeney has been in a relationship with Scooter Braun since September.

Christian Pulisic is addressing dating rumors involving actress Sydney Sweeney. The speculation resurfaced online following Sweeney’s breakup with her ex-fiancé, Jonathan Davino, in March.

In a post on his Instagram Stories on December 28, the 27-year-old soccer star wrote, “Please stop with the made up stories about my personal life. Need to hold sources accountable it can affect people’s lives.” His comments come in response to the ongoing rumors linking him to the 28-year-old actress.

Pulisic also dismissed the rumors in the comments on another Instagram post suggesting he was romantically involved with Sweeney, stating, “Fake news guys let’s stop with the silly rumor.”

The origin of the rumors can be traced back to an Italian gossip column, Gazzetta, which reported on December 25 that unverified claims started circulating on an Instagram page called Bomber’s DNA. Since then, the speculation has gained traction across social media.

Despite the rumors, sources indicate that Pulisic has been in a relationship with fellow athlete Alexa Melton since 2024. Meanwhile, Sweeney has been dating music mogul Scooter Braun since early September.

A source previously told PEOPLE that “Scooter and Sydney are going strong and things between them are great.” The couple is said to be in a serious and committed relationship.

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun in New York City on Oct. 5, 2025.

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Sweeney and Braun have been seen together numerous times throughout the fall and winter, including moments captured in New York’s Central Park. During a November outing, the couple was photographed sharing a kiss on a rocky outcrop.

The two were also spotted holding hands during a date in Los Angeles on September 30. According to a source, they “have a lot in common and neither one of them cares about what others think.”

Friends and family of Sweeney are reportedly pleased with her relationship with Braun, expressing relief that she is genuinely happy. Similarly, Braun’s friends are supportive, noting that he seems settled and has admiration for Sweeney’s character beyond her celebrity status. “They say it’s been a long time since they’ve seen him this settled in a relationship,” the insider said. “He thinks she’s smart, kind, and fun.”