With the 2021-22 season boasting the highest-ever number of Americans plying their trade in Italy’s top two divisions, let’s take a detailed look at how things are going so far in “The Boot” of Europe.
Weston McKennie made his successful return from injury to guide Juventus to a win, while Venezia’s pair of Americans, Gianluca Busio and Tanner Tessmann, both started in their draw on the road.
Gianluca Busio and Tanner Tessman both saw action as Venezia pulled off a stunning upset over Jose Mourinho’s Roma, while Weston McKennie and Juventus barely slipped by Fiorentina in a last-second victory.
A full slate of Monday Serie B action saw American forward Andrija Novakovich perfectly play the role of super-sub to help Frosinone take all three points.
There were few bright spots for Americans plying their trade in Italy this weekend, with Gianluca Busio’s impressive effort for Venezia going to waste, and the rest either watching their teams as spectators from the bench or stands.
