Time is running out for President Trump’s friend Gianni Infantino to make the hardest decision in his 10-year reign over the world football governing body known as FIFA. After making up a big, beautiful peace prize for the American leader last year, it’s now time to take that and the honor of hosting the 2026 […]
In modern international soccer, nationality is no longer a simple matter of birthplace; it has become a choice, a strategy, and increasingly, a battleground. This subject resurfaced recently when Landon Donovan argued that FIFA should simplify eligibility rules: “The easiest way for FIFA to cut this all out is just say where you were born […]
From the packed stadiums of Europe’s top leagues to modest grounds in smaller footballing markets, nearly 250 Americans are playing professionally across the continent. Stars like Christian Pulisic may dominate the headlines, but they represent only part of the story. In Slovakia’s third division, far from the spotlight, California native Rafael Espinoza is forging his […]
For many who fall in love with the Beautiful Game and set their hearts on building a career in the sport, the journey is rarely a straight path. One American from St. Louis pursued that dream and took the path of collegiate soccer, honing his craft while earning a prestigious university degree. Yanks Abroad first […]
After Standard Liege’s season opener at the brand new Easi Arena, home of newly promoted RAAL La Louviere, Yanks Abroad caught up with newly appointed team captain, Marlon Fossey. The Jersey boy and twice capped USA international fielded a handful of questions. Unlike yours truly who is from the great state of New Jersey, Fossey […]
With well over 100 Americans playing professional soccer in Europe at different levels and in different countries, many do fly under the radar, especially if they’re not suiting up for a team from the Premier League, La Liga or the Bundesliga. One such player is a teenager from eastern Pennsylvania – Devon De Corte. Growing […]
It was a sunny weekend afternoon when Norwich City FC took to the field in the Flemish town of Roeselare to take on Belgian Champions and Champions League side, Club Brugge. While the Blauw-Zwart were just days away from their first battle of the season against Union St. Gilloise for the Belgian Super Cup, the Canaries had only recently returned for their preseason and were still without several players due to international duty, including American Josh Sargent.
It’s been quite the season for Texan, Bryan Reynolds who plies his trade with KVC Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League. Promoted to the top flight just a couple of seasons ago, the defender signed a long term contract with the team and quickly established himself in the starting XI. With the season winding down, […]
It’s seems like only a short time ago that 19-year-old Griffin Yow said goodbye to the United States and DC United, when he signed on with newly-promoted KVC Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League. In reality, the Virginian made the switch almost two years ago and has been enjoying his European adventure ever since.
