Weston McKennie was back in the Bianconeri’s midfield as they prepared for PSG with a draw at Fiorentina, while an off-night for the Americans at Venezia saw only Jack de Vries and Andrija Novakovich play minor roles in their loss to Benevento.
Weston McKennie lost his starting spot for Juventus in their first real test of the season, while a trio of Yanks helped Venezia secure a point on the road at Cittadella.
Weston McKennie exceeded all expectations to return from injury in time for Juve’s season-opening win while the multitude of Americans at Venezia began their hopeful promotion campaign with disappointment.
Ascoli midfielder Anthony Fontana won the Battle of the Yanks in the Coppa Italia first round, with his injury-time goal overcoming a pair of late assists by Venezia’s Andrija Novakovich to assure victory for Ascoli.
Andrija Novakovich has switched one Italian Serie B team for another, having parted ways with Frosinone after three seasons to join Yank haven Venezia FC on a four-year contract.
Andrija Novakovich was the only American in action in Italy over the weekend in Frosinone’s heavy loss, as Gianluca Busio and Tanner Tessmann were left out of the action for nearly-relegated Venezia.
Andrija Novakovich continue his fine form to set up a big Frosinone win, while Gianluca Busio and Venezia suffered yet another loss as their relegation to Serie B nears inevitability.
Andrija Novakovich was the hero in a wild eight-goal thriller for Frosinone, nailing a spot kick deep into injury time to secure an important away draw at Ternana in Monday’s Serie B action.
With Gianluca Busio not called into action for Venezia following USMNT duty, Andrija Novakovich was the only American to take the field in Italy, putting in a second-half shift in a losing effort for Frosinone.
