Defensive midfielder Johnny Cardoso‘s first goal for Atlético Madrid since joining the Spanish club last summer broke its tie with Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League playoffs.

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Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards,...