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.
Paxten Aaronson’s man-of-the-match performance for FC Utrecht was not enough to overcome their draw at Heerenveen, while Richard Ledezma and Malik Tillman once again started for PSV in the team’s overall underwhelming win at Heracles.
A surprise start and strong showing from forgotten PSV-yank Richard Ledezma was overshadowed by Malik Tillman’s man-of-the-match performance in a win over helpless Waalwijk, while Korede Osundina bagged a brace for Dordrecht to get his Eerste Divisie season off on the right foot.
The first-ever “Booth derby” didn’t disappoint, with the two brothers combining for four goals including a hat-trick from USMNT attacker Taylor, while Segiño Dest had another good day in the office to help PSV stay unbeaten in league play.
Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman were consigned to PSV Eindhoven’s bench ahead of their critical Chammpions League visit to Glasgow, leaving Djordje Mihailovic as the only Yank to see action in the Eredivisie this weekend.
Taylor Booth’s assist was not enough to keep Utrecht from falling against a far superior Ajax side, Kik Pierie’s first goal for Excelsior ensured that they are free from any relegation danger, while Ricardo Pepi and Groningen allowed six goals for the third time this season.
Ricardo Pepi once again saw the Groningen fans force the suspension of a game for the relegated team, while Gedion Zelalem returned to the Den Bosch starting lineup in their home draw.
Ricardo Pepi finally saw one of his goals help Groningen earn points, although a draw did little to stop the team’s spiral towards relegation, while Anthony Fontana finally earned a start for promoted Zwolle, albeit in a losing performance.
Ricardo Pepi’s impressive strike for Groningen was for naught as they lost yet again, while Taylor Booth and Utrecht had their dominant performance ruined by three disallowed goals.
Ricardo Pepi’s ninth goal of the season helped Groningen spot a narrow path to survival while Taylor Booth’s injury in Utrecht’s victory will leave American fans nervously waiting for any update to his status.
