Extra Time – YANKS ABROAD

Juventus Punishment Puts McKennie’s Future in Flux

The 15-point deduction announced on Juventus by the Italian Football Federation for financial violations has added a complicated degree of uncertainty to Weston McKennie’s long-term future with the club.

By David Smith

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

Extra Time Uncategorized

Belgian Yanks Heading into 2023 Optimistically

The last sunrise of 2022 came up in Belgium this morning, although nobody saw it through the grey sky and the drizzle. But as the curtain closes on the old year, a new one will dawn tomorrow and hopefully the sun will be visible.

By Michael Adubato

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022

Extra Time USMNT/USWNT

Yanks Abroad’s Prognosticators Predict USMNT Fortunes, World Cup Picks

The U.S. men’s national team is set to kick off their 2022 World Cup campaign in Qatar on Monday with hopes of putting on a strong showing.

By Yanks Abroad

November 20, 2022November 20, 2022

Extra Time USMNT/USWNT

USMNT World Cup Hopefuls: Is There a Path for Slonina?

Once again we’re back with a look at how the MLS-based players aiming to make the USMNT squad heading to Qatar in just over two months performed recently in league play.

By David Smith

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

Extra Time

USMNT World Cup Hopefuls: Vazquez, Miazga Continue Rising

The number of opportunities for MLS players trying to squeeze their way into USMNT contention are shrinking before September’s roster, so we’ll take our weekly look at how the contenders and pretenders are faring in league action.

By David Smith

August 29, 2022August 29, 2022

Extra Time USMNT/USWNT

USMNT World Cup Hopefuls: Ferreira Makes His Case

Once again, MLS squeezed in a short round of midweek games including several USMNT locks, hopefuls and long-shots, so we’ll dive into their performances to see who made headway for one of the 26 coveted tickets to Qatar.

By David Smith

August 19, 2022August 19, 2022

Extra Time USMNT/USWNT

USMNT World Cup Hopefuls: It’s All About the Goals

A full weekend of MLS action saw the contenders for Gregg Berhalter’s #9 spot continue to bring the heat, so we’ll take our weekly look at how all of the collection of US-based players fighting for a trip to sunny Qatar fared.

By David Smith

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022

Extra Time USMNT/USWNT

USMNT World Cup Hopefuls: Did Somebody Order a Plate of Goals?

Goals were on the menu for the MLS-based players fighting for a spot in Gregg Berhalter’s World Cup squad, so we’ll take our regular look at all of the USMNT-relevant action that happened over the weekend.

By David Smith

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022

Extra Time USMNT/USWNT

USMNT World Cup Hopefuls: Long’s Odds Getting Longer

A short midweek round of six MLS games saw a surprisingly large number of players aiming for the USMNT take the field, so we’ll take a peek at who stood out or, in most cases this week, blended into the background of mediocrity.

By David Smith

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022

Extra Time News

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst Bullish on Malik Tillman Despite Champions League Setback

After Rangers FC was shocked on the road by Belgian Pro League team Union Saint-Gilloise in the first leg of their Champions League third-round qualifier, head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst was in a somber mood at the post-game press conference. The former Dutch international was however happy to address Yanks Abroad regarding his new loanee, Malik Tillman.

By Michael Adubato

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022