The U.S. men’s national team opened camp in Fayetteville, Georgia this week as it begins a new cycle under Coach Mauricio Pochettino. His first roster since the World Cup blends much of the team’s established core with a sizable group of younger players who could figure prominently with the U.S. U-23 Olympic team that will […]
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Americans Abroad: Christian Pulisic scores; Ricardo Pepi injured
Christian Pulisic, whom Mauiricio Pochettino ommitted from the USMNT camp that starts today, scored his first AC Milan goal since December. Ricardo Pepi will miss camp after injured in PSV’s loss and will be replaced by Damion Downs. For more on Americans in Italy, the Netherlands and Scotland. …
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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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Yunus Musah shines in Serie A; Gio Reyna gets first Ligue 1 start
Christian Pulisic remained on the bench as AC Milan beat Venezia, 2-0, while Yunus Musah, Gianluca Busio and Benjamin Cremaschi earned good reviews for their play on Serie A’s Matchday 2. Gio Reyna made his first Ligue 1 start for Strasbourg.
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UEFA Champions League: Johnny Cardoso helps Atleti win big
Johnny Cardoso went the full 90 for the first time in his sixth Champions League appearance.
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Americans Abroad: Stakes rise for USMNT players in UEFA Champions League
Five teams with Americans are among the 16 teams from which eight will join the eight that qualified automatically for the round of 16.
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Malik Tillman shines on a (mostly) good Champions League decision day for Americans
Malik Tillman’s two goals in a 3-0 win over Villarreal secured a UEFA Champions League playoff spot for Bayer Leverkusen on the final day of the league phase.
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UEFA Champions League: Matchday 8 features Balogun vs. McKennie
Twelve of the 36 teams will be eliminated when the league phase of the UEFA Champions League concludes with Matchday 8 on Wednesday. The top 8 move straight into the round of 16. Ninth to 16th earn playoff seeds and will host the second leg against 17th to 24th finishers. Of the teams with USMNT […]
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UEFA Champions League: Malik Tillman makes comeback but Tim Weah still sidelined
Malik Tillman came off the bench in the 57th minute of Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 win at Benfica.
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Yunus Musah sparks Atalanta’s comeback win in UEFA Champions League
Yunus Musah came off the bench and played a role in both goals of Atalanta’s 2-1 win over Club Brugge. The 22-year-old midfielder pounced on a poor pass by Club Brugge’s Cisse Sandra and stormed into the penalty area. After goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi batted the ball away from Musah, Carnesecchi fouled Mario Pasalic for the […]