The draw for the final 16 of the Europa League was set on Friday, sending Sergiño Dest and Barcelona to Turkey, while giving some logistic uncertainty to Tyler Adams and RB Leipzig.
With four Americans playing on European League teams, Thursday was not the best of nights with only one registering a victory and none of them putting in 90-minute shifts.
Tyler Adams put in some work for a resurgent RB Leipzig in the second half before heading off for international duty as they came away with the shutout win over John Brooks and struggling Wolfsburg.
Ricardo Pepi got his first start for FC Augsburg since making the move to the Bundesliga as they ended up sharing the points with Timothy Chandler and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Ricardo Pepi made his first appearance for FC Augsburg over the weekend in their loss to Chris Richards and Hoffenheim as the Bundesliga returned to action following the winter break.
Caden Clark will have to wait a bit longer for his move to German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig as the club has reportedly decided to loan him back to the New York Red Bulls.
Tyler Adams could be on his way to the English Premier League as reports suggest that Manchester United have now set their sights on the midfielder after ending their pursuit of another player.
The eight parings for next years Preliminary Knockout Round of the Europa League final stage was set with Monday afternoon’s draw, handing all three Americans entering at this stage potentially tricky paths to the final 16.
Christian Pulisic’s effort for Chelsea went to waste in Russia, while Brenden Aaronon’s Red Bulls and Tim Weah’s Lille went through in Group G, and Sergiño Dest saw Barcelona drop to the Europa League.
