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Champions League Recap: Tillman Assist Keeps PSV Chances Alive

Another strong performance from Malik Tillman gave PSV Eindhoven a puncher’s chance of still advancing out of Group B, while Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah couldn’t prevent AC Milan from inching closer to an embarrassing last-place finish in Group F.

By David Smith

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023

USMNT attacker Malik Tillman scores a goal for PSV — Imago / ANP

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Champions League Recap: Tillman a Key Factor in PSV Draw

Malik Tillman’s drawn penalty for PSV helped the Dutch team fight back to earn a point against Sevilla, while Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah could only help AC Milan maintain a draw at BVB as Gio Reyna watched from the bench.

By David Smith

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

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Champions League Recap: Strong Dest Debut in PSV Draw

Sergiño Dest’s quick introduction to the PSV starting lineup saw the American impress in the team’s otherwise mixed draw in Glasgow, while Sam Vines helped Antwerp near the group stage, and Erik Palmer-Brown missed out for Panathanakios due to a last-minute injury

By David Smith

August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

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Christian Pulisic Moves to AC Milan from Chelsea

Christian Pulisic has traded fish and chips for pizza, pasta, and espresso as his long-rumored to Serie A team AC Milan was finally confirmed on Thursday by the 19-times league champions.

By Yanks Abroad

July 13, 2023July 22, 2023

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Juventus Punishment Puts McKennie’s Future in Flux

The 15-point deduction announced on Juventus by the Italian Football Federation for financial violations has added a complicated degree of uncertainty to Weston McKennie’s long-term future with the club.

By David Smith

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

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Champions League Draw: Pulisic, Reyna to Face off in Final 16

Either Gio Reyna or Christian Pulisic will see their Champions League campaign come to an end in February, as Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea are set to face off in the final 16 of the competition.

By David Smith

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

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Champions League Recap: Injury-free Reyna Start Lone Highlight for Yanks

Gio Reyna’s uneventful start for Borussia Dortmund was the highlight of yet another tough week for Americans in the Champions League, with the Rangers Yanks seeing a merciful end to their dire campaign, and Josh Cohen suffering another heavy loss.

By David Smith

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

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Champions League Recap: Pulisic Assist Earns Chelsea Victory

A rare start for Christian Pulisic paid dividends for Chelsea in their win over Salzburg, while Weston McKennie and Juventus fell just short in their do-or-die comeback attempt against Benfica.

By David Smith

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

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Champions League Recap: Cohen One-Ups McKennie in Shock Haifa Win

Josh Cohen and Maccabi Haifa pulled off a surprising upset over Weston McKennie and Italian powerhouse Juventus, while Malik Tillman and James Sands likely improved their stock with Rangers by missing their embarrassing loss to Liverpool.

By David Smith

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

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Champions League Recap: Dismal Returns for Yanks in Europe

Weston McKennie was the only American with reason to celebrate after the latest round of Champions League games, as a dismal week saw Christian Pulisic ignored, Gio Reyna and Cameron Carter-Vickers miss out, and several more on the losing end.

By David Smith

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022