Atlético Madrid’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Metropolitano marked the first time in almost five months Cardoso has played 90 minutes. He put in another strong outing in central midfield, its second in five days, as he has regained his form following an ankle injury that required surgery and kept him out of the 2026 World Cup. He was not called up for the USMNT’s first camp since the World Cup.
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Americans Abroad: Christian Pulisic comes on at halftime in AC Milan’s Europa League loss
Christian Pulisic entered AC Milan’s home game against Benfica at halftime with the Rossoneri trailing 1-0. Both of his two shots were saved as Benfica prevailed, 2-0. In mid-week LaLiga play, Johnny Cardoso got his first start of the season for Atletico Madrid. For how Americans rated in Wednesday’s Europa League action and Milan coach Ruben Amorim on not starting Pulisic. …
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Americans Abroad: Competition fierce for Cardoso in Atlético midfield
Playing time has been scarce for Johnny Cardoso to start the new season at Atlético Madrid. He had played a big role during Atlético’s run in the 2026 UEFA Champions League semifinals, the furthest an American had played since Christian Pulisic won the 2021 Champions League with Chelsea, but he did not get off the bench in its 2-1 […]
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Johnny Cardoso’s World Cup in jeopardy with ankle sprain
Johnny Cardoso is injured again.
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Johnny Cardoso falls short of Champions League final as Arsenal edges Atletico Madrid
U.S. midfielder Johnny Cardoso, who started and went 88 minutes for Atletico Madrid in its 1-1 semifinal first-leg tie with Arsenal, came off the bench in the 57th minute of Atleti’s 1-0 first-leg loss on Tuesday in London. Bukayo Saka‘s 44th-minute goal earned the Gunners a 2-1 aggregate win and a UEFA Champions League final […]
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Johnny Cardoso set to keep starting spot for Atlético Madrid in second leg of semifinals
Johnny Cardoso, who has already established an American record for the longest appearance in the UEFA Champions League semifinals or final, is projected to become the first American to start both semifinals.
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Johnny Cardoso sets a U.S. milestone with UEFA Champions League start in Atleti’s tie with Arsenal
On Wednesday, Johnny Cardoso became the fourth U.S. player to see UEFA Champions League final four action. Cardoso started and went 88 minutes for Atletico Madrid in its 1-1 first-leg semifinal tie with Arsenal. The 24-year-old Cardoso, who was born in New Jersey and raised in Brazil, had earned his 23rd USMNT cap in the […]
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Johnny Cardoso available for Atlético Madrid-Barcelona
Johnny Cardoso, who has missed the first three games since his return from USMNT duty, is expected to dress for Atlético Madrid on Tuesday when it hosts Barcelona in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal series. Cardoso, who departed Atlanta after the USMNT’s 5-2 loss to Belgium with discomfort in his leg, has […]
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Three USMNT players with the most to prove in friendlies vs. Belgium and Portugal
The U.S. men’s national team is set to play two friendlies this week, setting up in Atlanta for matches against Belgium on Saturday and Portugal on Tuesday.
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Johnny Cardoso comes in for praise from Atlético coach
No player will be more closely watched to see what he can do during the USMNT’s March window than Johnny Cardoso.