Recaps – YANKS ABROAD

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Belgian Play-Offs Recap: McKenzie, Genk Choke – Title Handed to Vines, Royal Antwerp

The Belgian title was decided on Sunday evening at the very last minute as Antwerp scored a late goal to claim their first crown in 66 years. Union St Gilloise hosted Club Brugge in Brussels and with the Genk-Antwerp result, the boys from Brussels could have claimed the title but after taking the lead just […]

By Michael Adubato

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023

USMNT vs. Uruguay — USA vs. Uruguay in the U-20 World Cup quarterfinal

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U20 Recap: United States Falls in Quarterfinal to Uruguay

The impressive run through the U-20 World Cup finally came to an unflattering end for head coach Mikey Varas and his squad, as they were unable to match their recent performances in a deflating loss to South Americans Uruguay.

By David Smith

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023

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Dutch Playoff Recap: Booth, Utrecht Miss European Chance

A penalty-shootout loss to Sparta ended Taylor Booth and Utrecht’s shot at European qualification, although the American ended a successful first season at the club with a strong substitute performance.

By David Smith

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023

USA vs. New Zealand — USA v. New Zealand in the U-20 World Cup Round of 16

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U20 Recap: USA 4 – 0 New Zealand

The United States U-20 Men’s National Team remained perfect in this year’s World Cup, blowing past Round of 16 opponents New Zealand on Tuesday night to book their place in Sunday’s quarterfinal.

By David Smith

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

Luca de la Torre — photo: Antonio Pozo/PRESSINPHOTO

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Spanish Recap: de la Torre, Celta on Cusp of Relegation

Yet another loss by Luca de la Torre and Celta Vigo saw them drop dangerously close to the drop, while Yunus Musah couldn’t get onto the field for Valencia as a point against now-relegated Espanyol might have been enough to ensure their survival.

By David Smith

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

Tanner Tessmann — photo: Agostino Gemito / ipa-agency.net/ Live Media / Imago

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Italian Recap: Tessmann, Venezia See Promotion Hopes End

Tanner Tessmann and the rest of his American teammates at Venezia saw their slim chance for promotion back to Serie A take a stumble at the first hurdle, after they were knocked out of the playoffs by Cagliari on Saturday.

By David Smith

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Pepi, Groningen Blown Out in Season Finale

Ricardo Pepi was held goalless in his final game with Groningen, while Djordje Mihailovic and AZ Alkmaar were unable to claim their golden chance to jump into the Eredivisie top three.

By David Smith

May 29, 2023May 30, 2023

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German Recap: Inspired Reyna, Dortmund Fall Short in Bundesliga Quest

Gio Reyna came off the bench to provide a much-needed spark for Borussia Dortmund, but they would come up short as they shared the points with Mainz to gift rivals Bayern Munich the crown on the final day of the Bundesliga season.

By Kenya Brown

May 29, 2023May 29, 2023

Mark McKenzie — photo: Imago / Johan Eyckens

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Belgian Play-Offs Recap: Title to be Decided on Sunday; Vines & McKenzie in the Hunt

It looks like the new Belgian champions will be decided on the very last day of the play-offs after the top two teams played to a tie, while Mark McKenzie and Genk battled back to give themselves a good chance of claiming the title.

By Michael Adubato

May 29, 2023May 29, 2023

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U20 Recap: Slovakia 0 – 2 USA

The United States U-20 MYNT finished a successful run through the group stage, beating Slovakia by a pair of goals to secure a potentially straightforward Round of 16 game.

By David Smith

May 27, 2023May 27, 2023