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USMNT Abroad: All action from Americans in Europe this weekend

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

Antonee Robinson (Fulham)

From rivals to teammates: Christian Pulisic’s new strike partner is Mexico’s Santi Giménez

United States men’s national team fans and Mexico supporters must learn to get along as the biggest star from each of their respective teams are set to become partners. A Santiago Giménez AC Milan transfer will see the Mexico striker join forces with Christian Pulisic.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the El Tri forward will join the Rossoneri from Dutch side Feyenoord on a roughly $36 million transfer.

Santi Giménez AC Milan transfer

Ricardo Pepi expected to miss months with knee injury, could miss Nations League for USMNT

United States men’s national team fans received devastating news on Thursday as Dutch outlet Eindhovens Dagblad reported that star U.S. and PSV striker Ricardo Pepi is out indefinitely with a knee injury.

Watch: Christian Pulisic scores in final Champions League match day; Yunus Musah receives RED CARD

It's Captain America, baby.

Christian Pulisic came up big once again for AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League, scoring the momentary equalizer against GNK Dinamo Zagreb. The American received the ball at the edge of the 18-yard box, took a quick turn and sliced the ball into the bottom left corner in the 53rd minute.

Pulisic goal vs. Dinamo Zagreb

Ricardo Pepi saves PSV from elimination with turnaround goal and assist against Liverpool

El Tren just ran over Liverpool.

U.S. men's national team's Ricardo Pepi started for PSV Eindhoven in their final UEFA Champions League league phase bout against none other than tournament-leaders Liverpool, with the American striker coming up huge for the Dutch club with a crucial turnaround goal. 

The 22-year-old attacker found a perfect cross to first post, slightly deflecting the ball into the back of the net to make it 3-2 and seal the Eredivisie club's victory.

Ricardo Pepi goal vs. Liverpool

USMNT Abroad: All action from Americans in Europe this weekend

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

Josh Sargent (Norwich City)

Diego Luna breaks nose, comes back on pitch and provides assist against Costa Rica minutes later

Get ready to see more of Diego Luna, USMNT fans.

U.S. men's national team player, Diego Luna, faced an early setback during the January camp match against Costa Rica on Wednesday, with the attacker suffering a gruesome injury when a Costa Rican defender inadvertently elbowed him in the face, resulting in a broken nose. 

Watch: Mauricio Pochettino misses U.S. goal while on a suspected emergency bathroom break

United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino will be pleased with his team’s 3-0 victory vs. Costa Rica on Wednesday. He might however be disappointed with his digestive system as he missed the USA’s second goal while back in the locker room.

We can’t confirm what he was doing not on the sidelines. Judging from his jogging form going back to the locker room, we have a pretty solid guess as to what was happening.

In the 77th minute Poch was spotted on camera doing a hasty jog to the facilities.

Three players who impressed for USMNT in ‘Camp Cupcake’ friendly vs. Venezuela

The United States men’s national team defeated Venezuela 3-1 in a friendly at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Flordia, on Saturday with several players impressing for the Stars and Stripes.

Saturday’s friendly was outside of the traditional FIFA international windows meaning big name players like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and others weren’t available. Many USMNT fans dislike the annual January friendly the team does and refers to it as “Camp Cupcake.”

All players on the roster are domestic-based and play in Major League Soccer.

Here are the top 10 best US soccer players to watch in 2025 (men’s edition)

Whether you’re a die-hard American soccer fan or a casual enjoyer, you might be curious about the best US soccer players. American players have been excelling in the world’s top leagues this season. Here are the ones to watch in 2025.

Top 10 best US Soccer players to watch in 2025


Honorable mentions: Johnny Cardoso, Sergiño Dest and Malik Tillman

10. Chris Richards

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