Sergiño Dest’s arching half-volley from the wing set up a close-range tap-in for Ricardo Pepi for PSV’s winning goal.
Defender Auston Trusty headed in Celtic’s first goal in its 4-0 win over Dundee United.
Sebastian Berhalter went 90 minutes in Middlesbrough’s English Championship opener, a 2-1 win over Lincoln City.
Gio Reyna assisted on Strasbourg’s goal in 1-1 friendly tie with Newcastle.
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Christian Pulisic meets his new AC Milan coach
The Portuguese Ruben Amorim, AC Milan’s fifth coach since Christian Pulisic joined the Rossoneri in August 2023, met face-to-face with the 27-year-old American for the first time. The injured Pulisic has been training individually while AC Milan’s preseason tour took it to Scotland, Australia and Indonesia. Amorim reportedly outlined to Pulisic the new role he envisions for the American when he returns to action.
Young U.S. prospects shine in Leagues Cup action vs. Mexican foes. Plus: Teens in Europe.
It’s been a busy August for U.S. youth internationals at home and abroad. In the Leagues Cup, several have played key roles for their clubs, while in Europe, transfer and loan activity is picking up ahead of the new season. Also, the USA’s qualification for the 2027 U-20 World Cup last week gave a generation […]
Americans Abroad: Brenden Aaronson shines for Leeds United in preseason friendlies
Brenden Aaronson scored Leeds United’s goal in a 1-1 friendly tie with Manchester United in front of 82,000 at Dublin’s Croke Park. Earlier this month, Aaronson scored and assisted in a 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool.
Americans Abroad: Tanner Tessmann inches closer to UEFA Champions League
Amid rumors that Lyon has been shopping Tanner Tessmann, the American midfielder went the full 90 in a 3-0 win over Sparta Prague that sends his French club into a playoff with Turkey’s Fenerbahçe for a spot in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League’s 36-team league phase.
Americans Abroad: Praise for Arfsten and Berhalter upon Boro debuts
Sebastian Berhalter assisted with a header in his first official game for Middlesbrough, a 1-0 win over Wrexham in the first round of the English League Cup. Max Arfsten also started, despite training only twice since arriving from the Columbus Crew.
Top young U.S. prospects: In MLS, Europe and U-20 World Cup qualifying
In MLS, the weekend slate and the opening of Leagues Cup produced several standout performances. Across Europe, players are battling for minutes as preseason winds down and the first leagues kick off. Meanwhile, the transfer market could soon send one of MLS’s top teenage prospects to England.
Max Arfsten joins Aidan Morris and Sebastian Berhalter at Middlesbrough
Boro will pay a reported $7.5 million to the Columbus Crew for Arfsten, who rose to prominence on the USMNT under Mauricio Pochettino. Elsewhere, Tanner Tessmann’s Lyon struggled in Champions league opener.
AMERICANS ABROAD: Gio Reyna headed to France
The 23-year–old playmaker Gio Reyna left Borussia Mönchengladbach training camp for France. He will reportedly undergo a medical exam on Monday at Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, which, according to L’Equipe, is prepared to pay a $3.5 million transfer fee.
Top young U.S. prospects to keep on eye on: In MLS, Europe and U-20 World Cup qualifying
With the World Cup now in the rearview mirror and August approaching, it’s time to take stock of the biggest stories involving young American players across the globe.
