The Copa Libertadores could see the return of Liga MX and Major League Soccer clubs. Emphasis on could.
Recent days on social media have seen the uproar of the rumor that clubs from MLS and Liga MX could be invited back to participate in South America’s most-prestigious club tournament, Copa Libertadores.
Welcome to this week’s edition of USMNT Abroad, where we bring you the latest updates on American soccer players making waves across Europe.
From standout performances to key transfers, rumors and injury reports, The18 has got you covered with all the action involving U.S. men’s national team players in Europe’s top leagues.
C’mon, you yanks!
USMNT Abroad this weekend: The latest on American players in Europe
Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
Get ready to use Messi in the world of Fortnite.
It has been revealed that Lionel Messi is close to joining the gaming world and getting his very own own skin on the popular battle royale game, Fortnite.
Messi Fortnite skin: Inter Miami star collaboration coming soon
FIFA is showing their appreciation for Messi on Thanksgiving.
Lionel Messi made headlines on Thanksgiving Day after making the nominee list for FIFA’s The Best Award, honoring the players with the best individual performances in the past year.
The 37-year-old made the list as the only player currently outside of Europe, with the rest of the nominees playing inside of Europe’s top-five leagues. Toni Kroos (who retired at the end of the 2024 European Championship) is the only exception.
Alyssa Naeher, one of the most accomplished goalkeepers in U.S. women's national team history, has announced her retirement from international soccer, ending a distinguished career that spanned over a decade.
Alyssa Naeher announces USWNT retirement; will play last two games against England and Netherlands
The legendary keeper announced her decision via social media, with the pair of upcoming friendlies against England and the Netherlands being her last ever caps for the USWNT.
Miami is the new Barcelona.
Javier Mascherano to become Inter Miami new manager for 2025 MLS Season
Former FC Barcelona and Argentine national team player, Javier Mascherano, is to become Inter Miami’s new head coach for the 2025 MLS Season. He is set to sign a long-term contract with the MLS club.
Javier Mascherano will be the new head coach of Inter Miami, as @CLMerlo reports.
Christian Pulisic’s red-hot form with both AC Milan and the U.S. men’s national team has the American placed amongst the best players in the world right now — though, it's not exactly exempting him from criticism. The reason? His latest celebration.
Pulisic scored two of the four goals in the USMNT's 4-2 victory over Jamaica (5-2 score aggregate) to seal their spot in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals, further cementing his status as the United States’ target man and main attacking threat.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to collaborate with YouTube’s biggest creator.
According to multiple sources, Cristiano Ronaldo’s upcoming podcast guest on his new YouTube channel will be none other than the person with the most subscribers on the platform, MrBeast.
Cristiano Ronaldo MrBeast collab: Portuguese teases new guest for podcast
Cristiano Ronaldo says his next YouTube guest will "break the internet"
Silvan Wallner, a 22-year-old Swiss player in the Austrian Bundesliga, shockingly announced that he has retired from playing professionally to devote his life to church.
22-year-old Swiss pro, Silvan Wallner, retires from professional soccer to devote life to church-going
Wallner, winner of the Swiss Super League with FC Zurich in 2022, ended his contract with Blau-Weiss Linz by mutual consent to put his faith and religion ahead of his soccer career.
The Club World Cup is set to see another 'invitee.'
According to reports, Liga MX giant, Club América, has become the ‘favorite’ to replace a Liga MX club in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup next summer, this after FIFA’s recently-announced regulations for the tournament.
Club América Club World Cup invitation — will the Liga MX giants make an unexpected appearance?