American Players Abroad

This Alejandro Zendejas lob is the closest thing we have to Lionel Messi's iconic goal vs. Real Betis in 2019

U.S. men’s national team forward, Alejandro Zendejas, delivered a performance to remember on Saturday night, as Club América dismantled rivals Pumas UNAM 4-1 in a fiery Clásico Capitalino at the Estadio Azulcrema. 

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Tanner Tessmann was kicking field goals five years ago, now he’s scoring Europa League bangers

An incredible Tanner Tessmann Europa League goal proved to be the winner during Lyon’s opening game in the competition vs. FC Utrecht. It was a spectacular strike from the American midfielder.

The 24-year-old came off the bench for Lyon in the 65th minute and had an immediate impact with a fantastic goal 10 minutes later.

Tanner Tessmann Europa League goal vs. Utrecht

HISTORY: Tim Weah becomes first American to score UCL goal at Santiago Bernabéu

A Tim Weah goal vs Real Madrid made history on Tuesday as the Marseille forward became the first American to score a Champions League goal at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid went on to win the game 2-1.

Weah opened the scoring in the 22nd minute for the French club following a quick counter attack. Real Madrid were dispossessed near midfield and Mason Greenwood found Weah for the goal.

Tim Weah goal vs Real Madrid

Antoine Griezmann nails NFL challenge and leaves Deebo Samuel 'speechless'

Griezmann might be him, folks.

Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann is a man of many trades and with the start of the 2025-26 NFL season this weekend, it’s only right we take a look back at when the legendary Frenchman proved his passion for American football when he left NFL star Deebo Samuel stunned during a special collaboration between the NFL and Atlético Madrid in 2024. 

Watch: Christian Pulisic scores in season opener as AC Milan defeat Bari in Coppa Italia

Pulisic is back, ladies and gents.

Christian Pulisic wasted no time getting back on the scoresheet, netting a goal in AC Milan’s 2-0 victory over SSC Bari in the opening match of the Italian 2025/26 season.

The win came in the Coppa Italia, with the rossoneri kicking off their campaign at home in front of an enthusiastic San Siro crowd.

Watch: Rising American star Cavan Sullivan looks scary in new Man City training highlights

American phenom Cavan Sullivan has gone viral on TikTok after posting a compilation of highlights from the past few months including from his time in Manchester. The Cavan Sullivan Man City highlights have both U.S. and City fans excited about the future.

The 15-year-old recently spent some of his 2025 summer in England training with Manchester City. The highlights speak for themselves, this American teenager is the real deal.

Cavan Sullivan Man City highlights

OFFICIAL: U.S. goalkeeper Matt Turner returning to New England on loan from Lyon

U.S. men's national team goalkeeper Matt Turner is returning to the New England Revolution on loan from French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais.

Turner, the 2021 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, recorded 22 clean sheets in 102 MLS starts for the Revolution from 2018-22. He was also named an MLS All-Star and made the MLS Best XI in 2021.

Matt Turner New England transfer

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rossi and now Brown: Dual-nationals who 'passed' on the USMNT

The U.S. men's national team has increasingly become a hub for dual-national talent, thanks to the country's diverse population and global diaspora.

However, while many current dual nationals playing for the USMNT like Sergiño Dest, Folarin Balogun, Antonee Robinson and Johnny have chosen to don the red, white, and blue at the senior level, several high-profile players have opted to represent other nations despite their eligibility for the U.S.

USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso completes eye-catching transfer to Atlético Madrid

American midfielder Johnny Cardoso will join Atletico Madrid from Real Betis, both LaLiga clubs confirmed on Wednesday.

The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2030 with Diego Simeone's side after a successful spell at the Seville-based club.

Johnny Cardoso Atletico Madrid transfer

Malik Tillman’s move to Leverkusen makes him second-most expensive USMNT transfer ever

The list of the most expensive USMNT transfers looks a little different following Malik Tillman’s €35 million ($41 million) move from PSV to Bayer Leverkusen. The news of the transfer was reported on Saturday.

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