While several leagues remain off for their winter breaks, action in Mexico and England headline what should be another busy weekend for Americans Abroad.
The schedule begins on Friday night in Mexico, as the contingent of Americans at Tijuana are set to face Puebla in Liga MX action. The Mexican league features several notable matchups, including Omar Gonzalez and Pachuca’s clash with Chiapas as well as William Yarbrough and Club Leon’s match against Veracruz.
In England, several Americans will hope to crack the lineup in Premier League action, while a group of players in the Championship push to guide their team up the table. DeAndre Yedlin and Newcastle face a manageable task in the form of mid-table Brentford, while Jonathan Spector and Eric Lichaj go head-to-head when Birmingham City takes on Nottingham Forest.
Elsewhere, Josh Perez and Fiorentina face a tough task against Juventus while Matt Miazga and Vitesse take on FC Twente.
Here’s a closer look at this weekend’s Americans Abroad:
FRIDAY
Joe Corona, Michael Orozco, John Requejo, Paul Arriola, Amando Moreno, Alejandro Guido and Tijuana face Puebla.
SATURDAY
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Tottenham take on West Brom.
Lynden Gooch and Sunderland host Geoff Cameron and Stoke City. (Gooch and Cameron are injured)
Gedion Zelalem and Arsenal host Swansea City.
Brad Guzan and Middlesbrough visit Watford.
Jonathan Bornstein, Luis Gil and Queretaro face Morelia.
Jose Torres, Luis Silva and Tigres visit Atlas.
Edgar Castillo and Monterrey host Chivas de Guadalajara.
Omar Gonzalez and Pachuca visit Chiapas.
William Yarbrough and Club Leon face Necaxa.
Jonathan Spector and Birmingham City face Eric Lichaj and Nottingham Forest.
DeAndre Yedlin and Newcastle United take on Brentford.
Tim Ream and Fulham host Barnsley.
David Wagner’s Huddersfield Town faces Sheffield Wednesday.
Desevio Payne and FC Groningen visit Heracles.
Rubio Rubin and FC Utrecht take on Sparta Rotterdam.
Gboly Ariyibi and Chesterfield host Coventry City.
Duane Holmes and Scunthorpe United face Northampton Town.
SUNDAY
Josh Perez and Fiorentina take on Juventus.
Jorge Villafana and Santos Laguna face Veracruz.
Matt Miazga and Vitesse take on FC Twente.