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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.
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USMNT Abroad this weekend: The latest on American players in Europe
Richard Ledezma (PSV Eindhoven)
The USMNT right-back was perhaps the highest-performing American of the weekend, with Ledezma having a crucial goal-line clearance for PSV in their 2-2 draw against AZ Alkmaar, playing the full 90 minutes.
RICHY LEDEZMA CLEARS IT OFF THE LINE FOR PSV pic.twitter.com/J2zfst8c0L
— American Ultras Talk (@ameriultrastalk) January 11, 2025
Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
Pulisic, despite having an incredible Italian Supercup performance for Milan this last weekend, could not do much to help the rossoneri get passed the draw in their Serie A clash against Cagliari. The USMNT captain played 90 minutes and have three shots on target.
Weston McKennie (Juventus)
McKennie played the full match for Juventus in their 1-1 draw against Torino in the Serie A. The USMNT midfielder completed 94 percent of his passes.
Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven)
The USMNT striker was relegated back to the bench in PSV's 2-2 home draw against AZ Alkmaar, going in as a substitute in the 80th minute, with PSV scoring their second goal five minutes later.
Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
Jedi Robinson was recently named the USMNT's Player of the Year and will hope to continue his big-break season when Fulham faces West Ham on Monday, Jan. 14 at 2:30 pm EST.
Yunus Musah (AC Milan)
Musah had a decent performance for Milan, playing as a starter and completing 97 percent of his passes in 62 minutes against Cagliari.
Timothy Weah (Juventus)
Weah came in as a substitute in the 77th minute in Juventus' 1-1 draw against Torino, having one shot on target and completing all of his six passes.
Johnny (Real Betis)
Johnny played the full 90 minutes in Betis' 1-0 loss against Real Valladolid. The midfielder completed 86 percent of his passes, won three ground duels and received a yellow card.
Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund)
Reyna went in substitute in the 78th minute in Dortmund's 3-2 home loss against Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven)
Tillman had a lackluster performance for PSV in their home draw, playing 67 minutes.
Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth)
The USMNT captain is slowly returning to his old form, now on his way to completely get passed his injury and back surgery following the 2024 Copa América. The American midfielder and Bournemouth had an enormous result against West Bromwich Albion in Round 3 of the FA Cup, sealing a 5-1 win at home.
Adams played 89 minutes, completed 90 percent of his passes, won 6 out of 10 ground duels.
Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco)
Starting USMNT striker Balogun is taking hit after hit with injuries, with reports now indicating that the former Arsenal forward is set to undergo shoulder surgery — keeping him away from the pitch for a few more weeks.
Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United)
Brenden is one of Leeds' best-performing players this season, looking to continue their cup run in their Round 3 FA Cup clash against Harrogate on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 11:45 am.
Haji Wright (Coventry City)
Wright is not the only USMNT player dealing with injuries this season, with the striker expected to return for Coventry sometime in January.
Chris Richards (Crystal Palace)
Richards will look to get some minutes for Palace in their Round 3 FA Cup clash agisnt Stockport County on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 10 am EST.
