The UEFA Champions League returns on Wednesday, and Fabian Johnson will look to lead the contingent of Americans Abroad into European action following a slight delay.
After seeing Tuesday’s scheduled match postponed due to weather, Johnson and Borussia Monchengladbach take on Manchester City in their group stage opener. Joining Johnson in Champions League action is Christian Pulisic, who could see time as Borussia Dortmund takes on Legia Warsaw, while Cameron Carter-Vickers and Tottenham faces Ligue 1 side Monaco.
In the CONCACAF Champions League, Edgar Castillo’s Monterrey face Arabe Unido as the Mexican side looks to erase a three-point deficit against the group leaders. The Copa MX also returns on Wednesday night, as the Tijuana contingent take on Toluca. Finally, Eric Lichaj takes the field in league action when Nottingham Forest faces off with Rotherham United.
Here’s a closer look at Wednesday’s Americans Abroad:
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Fabian Johnson and Borussia Monchengladbach take on Manchester City.
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Tottenham face Monaco.
Christian Pulisic and Borussia Dortmund face Legia Warsaw.
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Edgar Castillo and Monterrey take on Arabe Unido.
COPA MX
Greg Garza, Michael Orozco, John Requejo, Paul Arriola, Amando Moreno, Alejandro Guido and Tijuana take on Toluca.
ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP
Eric Lichaj and Nottingham Forest face Rotherham United.