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Champions League Recap: Tillman Assist Keeps PSV Chances Alive

Another strong performance from Malik Tillman gave PSV Eindhoven a puncher’s chance of still advancing out of Group B, while Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah couldn’t prevent AC Milan from inching closer to an embarrassing last-place finish in Group F.

By David Smith

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023

USMNT attacker Malik Tillman scores a goal for PSV — photo: Imago / ANP

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Champions League Recap: Tillman a Key Factor in PSV Draw

Malik Tillman’s drawn penalty for PSV helped the Dutch team fight back to earn a point against Sevilla, while Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah could only help AC Milan maintain a draw at BVB as Gio Reyna watched from the bench.

By David Smith

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

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Europa/Conference League Draw: Bello to Face Liverpool, Aaronson & Frankfurt Group Favorites

New LASK arrival George Bello will have a pair of Europa League games against Liverpool to look forward to, while Paxten Aaronson and Tim Chandler will be favorites to advance from their Europa Conference League group with Frankfurt.

By David Smith

September 2, 2023September 3, 2023

Christian Pulisic — photo: IMAGO / Giuseppe Maffia

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Champions League Draw: Pulisic, Reyna Set to Face Off in Group Stage

The groups for the upcoming Champions League season were drawn today, setting up what will be a much-anticipated showdown between AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah, and Borussia Dortmund’s Gio Reyna.

By David Smith

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

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Champions League Recap: Strong Dest Debut in PSV Draw

Sergiño Dest’s quick introduction to the PSV starting lineup saw the American impress in the team’s otherwise mixed draw in Glasgow, while Sam Vines helped Antwerp near the group stage, and Erik Palmer-Brown missed out for Panathanakios due to a last-minute injury

By David Smith

August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

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Juventus Expelled from European Competition

Weston McKennie and Tim Weah will miss out on the heavily anticipated 2023-24 Europa Conference League campaign from Juventus, as the Old Lady has been handed a one-year ban on European competition by UEFA for violations of financial fair play.

By Yanks Abroad

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023

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United States set to host first 32-team Club World Cup in 2025

Football’s world governing body has announced that the United States will host the first expanded Club World Cup in 2025. On the eve of the 2022 World Cup final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the 2025 CWC will include 32 teams from around the globe.

By Abdul Abdullahi

June 24, 2023June 24, 2023

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Europa League Draw: French Opposition for McKennie, Juve

The draw for the initial knock-out round of the Europa League final stage was set on Monday, pitting Weston McKennie and Juventus against Nantes, and handing Jordan Pefok a tough showdown with Ajax.

By Yanks Abroad

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

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Champions League Draw: Pulisic, Reyna to Face off in Final 16

Either Gio Reyna or Christian Pulisic will see their Champions League campaign come to an end in February, as Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea are set to face off in the final 16 of the competition.

By David Smith

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

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Champions League Recap: Injury-free Reyna Start Lone Highlight for Yanks

Gio Reyna’s uneventful start for Borussia Dortmund was the highlight of yet another tough week for Americans in the Champions League, with the Rangers Yanks seeing a merciful end to their dire campaign, and Josh Cohen suffering another heavy loss.

By David Smith

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022