Now that the dust has settled after the recent friendlies (where head coach Mauricio Pochettino was still juggling players to find his Best XI), it’s time for the boys at Yanks Abroad to give their low-down on who they think will be wearing the USA crest come Summer. The two recent friendlies against the -guays, […]
The playoff round of European competitions showcased several Americans’ performances. Erik Palmer-Brown scored for Panathinaikos, aiding their 2-1 victory. Dante Polvara’s goal helped Aberdeen draw 2-2. Celtic drew 0-0 with Kairat Almaty despite dominating possession, while other Americans like Leon Flach and Chris Richards contributed in various matches.
Rokas Pukstas scored for Hajduk Split, intensifying transfer rumors prior to the summer window’s close. Meanwhile, Korede Osundina and Samuel Adeniran also found the net in their leagues. Notable performances in Denmark, Scotland, Croatia, Austria, Poland, and Portugal highlighted the weekend’s games featuring American players abroad.
The third round off European qualification completed during the week, further narrowing the list of Americans attempting to reach the various League Phases. Erik Palmer-Brown will breathe a sigh of relief after his team’s narrow win, while the American pair of Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty at Celtic learned their opponents as they begin their adventure next week in the play-off round.
Weston McKennie had a good night off the bench, but not so the American trio at PSV in Champions League action. Juventus 2 – 0 Manchester City Both Weston McKennie and Tim Weah started on the bench when Juventus hosted the English champions, however both Yanks got onto the field in the 69th minute and […]
The new league-based format for European competition will soon get underway, with Thursday’s Champions League draw setting up USMNT stars Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Giovanni Reyna and more for a number of can’t miss games, while giving all American participants a realistic chance to reach the knockout round.
The final days of the European transfer window are here, and several Americans have made their moves for the upcoming season, with several more potentially set to pack their bags in the coming days. Most notably, former USMNT defender John Brooks has returned home to Berlin, to help his hometown club Hertha fight for promotion.
