American Players Abroad

Christian Pulisic scores and assists vs. Barcelona 15 minutes into his first start of AC Milan’s preseason

Christian Pulisic looks set for another terrific season in Italy as he impressed during his first start for AC Milan in the 2024-25 preseason. AC Milan drew Barcelona 2-2 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday with the American involved in both of his side’s goals.

This was Milan’s third and final preseason game of their USA tour having already faced Manchester City and Real Madrid. Pulisic was brought on as a substitute in both of those games.

Veteran USMNT center back Tim Ream joins MLS’ Charlotte FC after 13 seasons in England

Charlotte FC acquired U.S. men's national team defender Tim Ream from Premier League side Fulham FC.

The deal, announced Wednesday, runs through 2026 with an option for 2027. Terms were not disclosed.

Ream, 36, spent the past 12 years in England after an MLS stint with the New York Red Bulls from 2010-11.

Tim Ream Charlotte transfer

Americans in Europe: Potential transfers for the 2024-25 season

As the transfer window heats up, several American players in Europe are poised for significant moves. 

Some may be stepping back from elite clubs in the top leagues to seek more playing time and development opportunities, while others are eyeing a jump to bigger, more prestigious clubs. 

Here's a look at the American players who might be switching clubs soon and what these moves could mean for their careers.

American players in Europe that could see a transfer for the 2024-25 season

Weston McKennie - Juventus

DONOVAN AT BAYERN?! — American players you forgot played for these European clubs

We're almost certain you don't remember all of them.

The journey of U.S. men's national team soccer players in Europe has been filled with a number of successful, as well as forgotten stints at some of the most prestigious clubs in the world.

Some names have become synonymous with their European teams, others had brief or forgotten spells that have slipped under most of the fandom's radar.

Tim Weah somehow avoids red card after making diving save with his hand to deny a goal

Juventus and U.S. forward Tim Weah has made headlines with his hands twice this summer. The latest edition was a Tim Weah handball during a Juventus friendly on Friday.

Juve lost 3-0 to 2. Bundesliga side FC Nürnberg in a friendly ahead of the 2024-25 season. The Italian club had 22 players feature in the match with the starting XI being completely changed at the half.

Weah was brought on for the second half and made an amazing diving save in the 81st minute. Perhaps goalkeeping is his true calling.

Tim Weah handball during friendly

Watch: Jimmy Fallon creates hilarious new celebration for Christian Pulisic

USMNT’s Christian Pulisic appeared as a special guest on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night, joining the set of the highly-renowned talk show host during AC Milan’s USA preseason tour. They will play Manchester City at Yankee Stadium on Saturday.

Pulisic talked about his life coming up as a soccer player, when he realized he would become a professional soccer player, his Halloween costumes as a child and much more.

USMNT’s Tyler Adams will miss start of 2024-25 season after playing through injury at Copa América

Tyler Adams will be out on the sidelines, again.

Tyler Adams out for start of season after back surgery

U.S. men’s national team player Tyler Adams is set to miss the start of the 2024-25 season with Premier League club AFC Bournemouth after having to get surgery in light of a 'detrimental participation’ in the 2024 Copa America.

Watch: Cade Cowell torches three defenders with superb goal for Chivas

United States men’s national team and Chivas forward Cade Cowell scored his first goal of the new Liga MX Apertura against Tijuana in style on Friday. 

While Chivas lost the game 4-2, Cowell was one of the few positives from the defeat as he netted a great solo goal and added a beautiful assist.

With Chivas trailing 2-0 in the second half, Cowell halved the deficit in the 69th minute after slipping past three defenders and beating the goalkeeper.

Cade Cowell goal vs Tijuana

Weston McKennie nearing Premier League return with potential move to Aston Villa

A Weston McKennie Aston Villa move could be in the cards this summer as Italian giants Juventus and Villa are in deep discussion of a swap deal.

Juventus are homing in on Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz who had a sensational 2023-24 campaign in England with 53 appearances and 20 goal contributions (10 goals, 10 assists).

The 26-year-old Brazilian is valued at around $75 million according to transfermarkt. Juventus are offering money along with two players, one being USMNT star McKennie.

Weston McKennie Aston Villa transfer news

Christian Pulisic adds one more assist in Milan’s final game to cap off incredible debut season

Christian Pulisic assisted Milan’s third goal in their 3-3 draw vs. Salernitana to add an exclamation point to his first season with the Italian giants. The 2023-24 Pulisic stats reflect a forward playing with supreme confidence.

In the 77th minute the United States men’s national team star swung in a cross that Davide Calabria flicked into the opposition’s net with a header.

Pulisic assist vs Salernitana

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