American Players Abroad

Weston McKennie’s superb tackle vs. RB Leipzig is exactly why Juventus can’t get rid of him

Juventus pulled off a dramatic comeback vs. RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday to win 3-2 despite being a player down. The club’s winning goal came after a brilliant Weston McKennie tackle on Leipzig star Xavi Simons.

In the closing minutes of the game Leipzig looked to have a dangerous counterattack on their hands with Simons leading the charge. McKennie, who had played the entire game, tracked him down and put in a perfect tackle to stop the attack.

Juventus would the go on to score the game winning goal with the possession that McKennie won back.

Former USMNT player Geoff Cameron responds to Landon Donovan youth soccer rant: “We NEED to create winners.”

Youth soccer in the United States has become a hot topic in recent months, with two former U.S. men’s national team players giving their takes on the state of youth development in the country.

Former USMNT players, Geoff Cameron and Brek Shea, spoke about the state of youth soccer in the U.S. in the co-hosting of their new "The Ground Training Club" podcast, discussing the why’s and how’s of what’s important for young players in their development. 

Watch: Christian Pulisic goal vs Lecce marks four straight games with a goal for USMNT star

The Christian Pulisic goal vs Lecce on Friday marked the American’s fourth game in-a-row scoring for AC Milan. He’s off to a flying start to the season.

Milan came to life at the end of the first half with three goals in the span of five minutes. Pulisic made it 3-0 in the 43rd minute when he struck from close range.

A Tammy Abraham shot pinballed around in the Lecce box before falling to the feet of the American who made no mistake.

Christian Pulisic goal vs Lecce

Watch: Christian Pulisic scores amazing solo goal against Inter in Milan Derby

Christian Pulisic is flying with AC Milan in the Serie A.

The USMNT captain scored the opening goal in the Milan Derby between AC Milan and Inter Milan in the San Siro on Sunday.

Pulisic picked up the ball in the middle of the pitch, got past four defenders and squeezed himself into the box to tap the ball inside Yann Sommer's net.

Watch: Christian Pulisic scores amazing solo goal vs. Inter Milan

 

Christian Pulisic strikes in Champions League with another highlight moment vs. Liverpool

Christian Pulisic scored the opener of AC Milan’s 3-1 Champions League defeat against Liverpool on Tuesday as the American punished the Reds yet again.

The latest Pulisic goal vs Liverpool saw the United States men’s national team forward strike less than three minutes into the contest. Pulisic had a great run down the right side before arrowing a low shot to the bottom corner.

Pulisic goal vs Liverpool

Weston McKennie bags Champions League goal in his first Juve start this season

U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie scored his first goal for Juventus in 693 days as he struck in their Champions League opener vs. PSV on Tuesday.

Tuesday’s game was a surprise start for the American as he had only featured in one of Juve’s previous four games, starting none of them.

In the 27th minute McKennie was poaching in front of the PSV goal and made no mistake when given the opportunity from close range.

McKennie goal vs PSV

Christian Pulisic scores and provides assist to increase insane career statistic

Christian Pulisic is continuing his hot-form with AC Milan, now adding onto his insane penalty accuracy record.

U.S. men’s national team captain, Christian Pulisic, had perhaps the best performance for any American player abroad this weekend, providing two goal contributions in AC Milan’s 4-0 home win against Venezia on Saturday.

Christian Pulisic goal and assist vs. Venezia

No MLS players? Three key takeaways from the USMNT’s first roster post-Berhalter

The U.S. men’s national team have released their official roster for their set of Sept. friendlies, with quite a few important takeaways.

It’s time for a new chapter in the USMNT after a lackluster summer across all men’s national teams, with the senior squad getting grouped in their hosting of the 2024 Copa America — resulting in the sacking of former head coach Gregg Berhalter.

Matt Turner defeats 'Deadline Day' and signs with Crystal Palace to stay in Premier League

USMNT’s Matt Turner has signed with Premier League’s Crystal Palace after weeks of negotiations and rumors surrounding the American goalkeeper’s departure from Nottingham Forest. Turner joins The Eagles on a one-year loan with no buy option, according to reports.

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