Fall 2025

Christian Pulisic vs. Clint Dempsey

Who Would Win?

From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

US soccer is rising, and striker Christian Pulisic is leading the way. But the path to success was paved by legendary players such as Clint Dempsey. Born 15 years apart, Pulisic and Dempsey are both powerful soccer forwards. They have played for club teams in the United States and Europe in addition to captaining the US Men’s National Team at different times. Each has broken records and won awards over their careers, but only one can win this battle. Read on to find out who would be the winner and why.

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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Sports
Copyright 2026
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lerner ™ Sports
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2025-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF054130, JNF007100
Dewey 796.334092/2
Dimensions 7 x 9
Lexile 850
Guided Reading Level R
ATOS Reading Level 4.8
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Fast facts, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, and Sidebars

Author: Lisa Idzikowski

Lisa Idzikowski is a former science teacher and writer based in Wisconsin. She has studied birds on the shore of Lake Michigan and loves gardening.

Reviews

School Library Journal

“The newest titles in this ongoing series deliver high-energy matchups that will captivate sports fans. . . . A strong choice for sports fans and a great way to hook reluctant readers.”—School Library Journal