Legia fans cheer on their club in a Europa League Qualifier match early last season. Credit: David Shams.

Polish Recap: Robert Deziel Jr. Anchors Legia Warsaw as US Players Feature Across Poland

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Robert Deziel Jr. put in a full 90-minute shift for Legia Warsaw, anchoring the backline in a hard-fought 1–1 draw against rival Widzew Łódź. In a tight contest where both sides traded early goals, Deziel Jr. provided composure and steady defensive organization through a scoreless second half, standing out as the only American in the Ekstraklasa to complete the full match this round.

Around the Ekstraklasa

  • Kellyn Acosta: Came off the bench for the final 27 minutes to help lock down Pogoń Szczecin’s 2–0 victory over Wieczysta Kraków.
  • Adam Basse: Supplied late energy in a 14-minute stint during Raków Częstochowa’s comeback victory against Motor Lublin.
  • Kahveh Zahiroleslam: Logged an 8-minute cameo late in Cracovia’s 3–1 setback to Wisła Płock.
  • Maximilian Dietz: Did not feature in Górnik Zabrze’s fixture against Lech Poznań.
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David Shams

David Shams is an Iranian-American writer and photographer. A former college player and coach at various levels, David has chronicled the game since high school. As a vibes-forward storyteller, he prioritizes the visceral atmosphere of the terrace over the modern game’s heavy reliance on analytics. Whether documenting his groundhopping across Europe and Asia or sharing a match with locals at pubs around the globe, David captures the romance of the beautiful game. His debut novel is set for publication in November. You can find his work on Substack and Instagram.

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