Damion Downs joined Southampton from FC Köln for a reported transfer fee of €10 million ($11.7 million) in the first of what should be at least a half dozen moves by USMNT players this summer.

Not ready to subscribe? Sign up here for our free newsletter.

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.