In its second season under the expanded format, the eight-game, League-Phase slates for the Champions League were drawn today, setting up a number of highlights and tough pairings for participating Americans like Malik Tillman and Weston McKennie on the long road to next years knockout round and final in Budapest.
Gio Reyna’s potential transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Parma is in advanced negotiations, with a fee expected between €8-10 million. Reyna seeks regular playing time after struggles at Dortmund, and a move to Serie A is seen as beneficial. Gladbach shows late interest, but Parma is favored to finalize the deal soon.
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.
