The wait is over. The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League kicks off this week with Matchday 1 fixtures running from Tuesday, September 16 through Thursday, September 18. Europe’s biggest clubs return to the spotlight, and for American fans, the intrigue is doubled: a number of USMNT players will be on show, some facing dream opportunities, others […]
Antonee Robinson vs Brenden Aaronson. Haji Wright vs Josh Sargent. These are a couple of the intriguing storylines from this weekend’s European match fixtures. The European club season is back in earnest after the September international break, and U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) players are scattered across the European top flights. For many, this weekend […]
After a bruising 2–0 loss to South Korea, the U.S. men’s national team delivered a much-needed response, beating Japan 2–0 at Lower.com Field in Columbus. Alejandro Zendejas opened the scoring and Folarin Balogun added a second as Mauricio Pochettino’s side looked sharper, more cohesive and—crucially—more decisive than they did just days earlier versus South Korea. […]
Yunus Musah has joined Atalanta Bergamo on a one-season loan from AC Milan, with an option to buy next summer. The 22-year-old midfielder aims to bolster a transitioning squad after Atalanta’s coaching change. Musah’s versatility also addresses defensive gaps, and he is the first American player for the club amid their continued European competition.
In its second season under the expanded format, the eight-game, League-Phase slates for the Champions League were drawn today, setting up a number of highlights and tough pairings for participating Americans like Malik Tillman and Weston McKennie on the long road to next years knockout round and final in Budapest.
Mauricio Pochettino has added Monaco forward Folarin Balogun to the USMNT’s 23-man roster for upcoming friendlies against Japan and South Korea. Balogun, who recently returned from injury and played 90 minutes for Monaco, has five goals and four assists in 17 appearances since committing to the USMNT in 2023.
United States Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino announced a 23-man roster for friendlies against South Korea and Japan, featuring a mix of MLS and European players. Notable returns include Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah, while surprises emerged in goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann and omitted stars like Weston McKennie and Haji Wright.
In the opening of the Serie A season, AC Milan suffered a 1-2 loss to newly promoted Cremonese, with Christian Pulisic showing moments of quality but failing to impact the scoreline significantly. In Serie B, Jonathan Klinsmann excelled, securing a 3-1 victory for Cesena against Pescara. Other Americans like Gianluca Busio, Weston McKennie and Andrija Novakovich had mixed results.
