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.
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.
Matthew Hoppe’s first-ever start for SønderjyskE didn’t yield the same goal-scoring results as last weekend’s second-half cameo, while Andres Jason helped Aalborg earn their first win of the season in their attempt to return to Denmark’s top flight.
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic put the Scottish Premiership title in the bag over the weekend as they were able to hold on for the win over Malik Tillman and Rangers to extend their lead at the top of the standings.
Malik Tillman made his return to the Rangers line-up after recovering from injury as he came off the bench to score a goal in their win over Motherwell.
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic are proving to be an unstoppable force as they recorded another win, while Matthew Hoppe started and registered an assist to help Hibernian to a win as they look to lock down a spot in the Scottish Premiership’s championship phase.
Malik Tillman came off the bench to score the opener for Rangers as they beat Ross County, while Matthew Hoppe made his debut for Hibernian in their win over St. Mirren.
Matthew Hoppe has been sent north of the border for the remainder of the Scottish Premiership season as Hibernian completed a loan move for the forward from Middlesbrough on Tuesday.
The list of 24 players called up by interim USMNT head coach Anthony Hudson was just announced, with a trio of in-demand dual-citizens – Brandon Vazquez, Alejandro Zendejas and Jonathan Gómez – sure to grab the headlines.
Christian Pulisic was denied a goal in a rare Chelsea start, but it was Tim Ream who got on the score sheet in a busy midweek spate of games following the Christmas holiday.
