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Americans Abroad Midweek Preview: Pulisic, Johnson, Gonzalez and more

World Cup qualifiers are just around the corner as several Americans take the field for midweek action.

In Germany,  Christian Pulisic and Fabian Johnson take the field as they look to advance their side in non-league competitions. Pulisic and Borussia Dortmund face DFB-Pokal action on Tuesday against Sportfreunde Lotte while Thursday brings Johnson’s Europa League clash with Schalke.

Aside from a Championship action featuring Tim Ream, a bulk of the action takes place featuring American stars in Liga MX, including Omar Gonzalez, who leads Pachuca into a CONCACAF Champions League clash with FC Dallas. Jose Torres and Tigres are also set for a CCL match with the Vancouver Whitecaps while several other Americans could see the field in Copa MX play.

Here’s a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:

GERMANY

DFB-POKAL

Christian Pulisic and Borussia Dortmund face Sportfreunde Lotte on Tuesday.

EUROPA LEAGUE

Fabian Johnson and Borussia Monchengladbach face Schalke on Thursday.

ENGLAND

CHAMPIONSHIP

Tim Ream and Fulham face Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday.

MEXICO

CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Jose Torres and Tigres UANL face the Vancouver Whitecaps on Tuesday.

Omar Gonzalez and Pachuca face FC Dallas on Wednesday.

COPA MX

Jorge Villafana, Ventura Alvarado and Santos Laguna face Cruz Azul on Tuesday

Paul Arriola, Joe Corona, Michael Orozco, John Requejo, Alejandro Guido, Amando Moreno and Tijuana face Morelia on Tuesday.

Edgar Castillo and Monterrey face Puebla on Wednesday.

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