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
Timothy Weah (Juventus)
Weah started the game on the bench as Juventus faced AC Milan at home in the Serie A but had an instant impact just minutes after being placed on the field.
Watch: Tim Weah goal vs. AC Milan
The American came in as a substitute in the 46th minute as a direct answer to a scoreless first half, with the USMNT winger scoring just 18 minutes after taking the pitch.
Weah took a defender on at the edge of the box and hit a low driven shot to beat Mike Maignan to make it 2-0. The crowd erupted.
SUPER SUB TIMOTHY WEAH pic.twitter.com/69uNoGRhx9
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) January 18, 2025
Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
Pulisic missed AC Milan's crucial Serie A match against Juventus, with the American suffering 'muscle fatigueness' in their mid-week match against Como.
Weston McKennie (Juventus)
McKennie played the full 90 minutes for Juventus in their 2-0 win over AC Milan. The American completed 89 percent of his passes, won three ground duels and had two dribbles.
Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven)
The USMNT striker was relegated back to the bench in PSV's 3-1 away loss against Zwolle, going in as a substitute in the 64th minute. The American had two shots and hit the woodwork.
Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
Jedi Robinson was recently named the USMNT's Player of the Year and is on his way to a superb season, being yet again one of Fulham's best player's in their 2-0 win over Leicester City.
Yunus Musah (AC Milan)
Musah played the full 90 minutes in Milan's 2-0 loss against Juventus, with the American midfielder being one of the rossoneri's best players on the pitch. He completed 92 percent of his passes, had four key passes and won five ground duels.
Richard Ledezma (PSV Eindhoven)
The USMNT right-back was the only American to make the starting lineup for PSV Eindhoven in their 3-1 away loss against Zwolle. Ledezma completed 90 percent of his passes and was booked in the 70th minute.
Johnny (Real Betis)
Johnny played the full 90 minutes for Betis in their 1-3 home loss against Alavés.
Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund)
Reyna came in substitute in the 87th minute in Dortmund's 2-0 away loss against Bundesliga giant Eintracht Frankfurt.
Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven)
Tillman was missing for PSV in their 3-1 away loss against Zwolle, with the American suffering an injury that will keep him away from the pitch for weeks to come.
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 Newcastle United, taking home an impressive 4-1 away win — with Adams playing the full 90 minutes.
Tyler Adams Greets Guimaraes With the War Cherry Salute pic.twitter.com/FfUbU7iwRM
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) January 18, 2025
Adams 89 percent of his passes, won four out of 11 ground duels had four clearances and provided an assist to complete Justin Kluivert's hat trick.
JUSTIN KLUIVERT COMPLETES HIS HAT TRICK WITH A BELTER. #NEWBOU pic.twitter.com/FdVrJ0MAne
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) January 18, 2025
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 played 89 minutes in Leeds' 3-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
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)
The American center back had a standout performance for Crystal Palace in their 2-0 away victory over West Ham. Richards played the full match, completed six clearances, had one key pass and had two interceptions.
