Andrija Novakovich’s first goal for Venezia earned them a point against Pisa, while Weston McKennie and Juventus suffered an embarrassing defeat to newly promoted Monza.
Weston McKennie was back in the Bianconeri’s midfield as they prepared for PSG with a draw at Fiorentina, while an off-night for the Americans at Venezia saw only Jack de Vries and Andrija Novakovich play minor roles in their loss to Benevento.
Weston McKennie lost his starting spot for Juventus in their first real test of the season, while a trio of Yanks helped Venezia secure a point on the road at Cittadella.
Weston McKennie couldn’t help Juventus break the deadlock at Sampdoria while Tanner Tessmann had his best performance on European soil in Venezia’s win over Südtirol.
Weston McKennie exceeded all expectations to return from injury in time for Juve’s season-opening win while the multitude of Americans at Venezia began their hopeful promotion campaign with disappointment.
Ascoli midfielder Anthony Fontana won the Battle of the Yanks in the Coppa Italia first round, with his injury-time goal overcoming a pair of late assists by Venezia’s Andrija Novakovich to assure victory for Ascoli.
Andrija Novakovich has switched one Italian Serie B team for another, having parted ways with Frosinone after three seasons to join Yank haven Venezia FC on a four-year contract.
Weston McKennie made his triumphant return to the field for Juventus in their last game of the Serie A season, while Patrick Leal made his Venezia debut in their final game before beginning life in Serie B.
Gianluca Busio and Venezia left themselves on the cusp of relegation, unnecessarily losing a six-pointer against fellow bottom-feeders Salernitana on Thursday for their tenth straight loss.
Andrija Novakovich was the only American in action in Italy over the weekend in Frosinone’s heavy loss, as Gianluca Busio and Tanner Tessmann were left out of the action for nearly-relegated Venezia.
