Folarin Balogun continued his strong Ligue 1 campaign with a pair of goals for Reims in their win over Rennes, while USMNT starter Tim Weah’s late appearance had an indirect impact in Lille’s road victory over Clermont Foot.
U.S. youth national international Kobi Henry is headed to France as it was announced that French Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims have completed a record transfer with second-tier USL Championship team Orange County SC.
Catarina Macario will be ruled out of playing in World Cup qualifiers for the U.S. women’s national team as it was announced that she suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during Lyon’s final league game of the season.
Konrad de la Fuente finally opened his scoring account for Marseille as they easily advanced, while Cameron Carter Vickers was mercifully given a rest in Celtic’s listless loss in Norway.
Nicholas Gioacchini would start for Montpellier while Konrad de la Fuente was ruled out of the Marseille squad due to “physical discomfort” as the Mediterranean side advanced on penalties to the quarterfinals of the French Cup.
After a six-week absence, Timothy Weah is back in full training with Lille and will be available for their midweek Ligue 1 home game against Lorient on Wednesday, the team confirmed today.
