Several American players took part in matches across Europe, yielding varied performances. Matthew Hoppe played in SønderjyskE’s win but lacked impact, while Rokas Pukstas contributed in Hajduk Split’s victory. Other American players were either rested or did not see action. Overall, the weekend showed mixed results for Yanks abroad.
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.
The road to the group stage of European competition continued rolling along, with the third qualification rounds of the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League all kicking off last week.
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 […]
Folarin Balogun earned a late penalty for Monaco to save them complete embarrassment on their trip to Croatia to face Dinamo Zagreb, while Christian Pulisic’s long goal-contribution streak for AC Milan finally came to an end in their lifeless loss at Bayer Leverkusen.
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.
It was a very good Matchday 4 for some Yanks as Pulisic and Musah kept their dream of continuing in the competition alive but not so good for Cameron Carter Vickers and Celtic as they were crucified by Atletico Madrid in Champions League action. AC Milan 2 – 1 PSG Less than three points against […]
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic gave themselves an eight-point gap over rivals Rangers as they found a way past a stingy Ross County to get the win
