Tyler Adams and Chris Richards were in the starting lineup together for the U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup qualifying draw against Jamaica on Tuesday, and will now face off as rivals when Adams’ RB Leipzig takes on Richards’ Hoffenheim on Saturday.
Jesse Marsch’s RB Leipzig visits Hoffenheim on Saturday afternoon, looking to extend its five match unbeaten run in all competitions. Adams started in both of the USMNT’s qualifiers this window, playing 90 minutes each in a 2-0 win over Mexico and a 1-1 draw with Jamaica. The scrappy midfielder has had up-and-down success with Leipzig this season, but will aim to use his recent form from international play at club level.
Richards started for Gregg Berhalter’s side against Jamaica, overall putting in a solid shift to help earn one road point. The Bayern Munich loanee has featured in nine league matches for Sebastian Hoeness’ side since arriving on loan, grabbing a regular spot in the backline. Richards will need to be at his best to help shut down an RB Leipzig attack featuring Christopher Nkunku, Yussuf Poulsen, and Emil Forsberg.
Elsewhere, Chrisian Pulisic and Chelsea face a trip a to Leicester City while Sergino Dest and Barcelona host Espanyol. Julian Green and Joe Scally will also go head-to-head this weekend in Bundesliga action. Brenden Aaronson and Red Bull Salzburg host Admira Moedling in Austria while Tim Weah and Lille face off with Monaco in Ligue 1 play. Weston McKennie and Juventus will look to get back to winning ways against Lazio in Serie A. Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic will take on St. Johnstone, knowing a spot in the Scottish League Cup Final is at stake.
Here is a closer look at this weekend’s Americans Abroad action:
England
PREMIER LEAGUE
Christian Pulisic and Chelsea visit Leicester City on Saturday.
Zack Steffen and Manchester City host Everton on Sunday.
Josh Sargent and Norwich City host Southampton on Saturday.
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Antonee Robinson, Tim Ream and Fulham host Barnsley on Saturday.
Ethan Horvath and Nottingham Forest visit Reading on Saturday.
Matthew Olosunde and Preston North End host Cardiff City on Saturday.
Duane Holmes and Huddersfield host West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
LEAGUE ONE
Lynden Gooch and Sunderland host Ipswich Town on Saturday.
Germany
BUNDESLIGA
John Brooks and Wolfsburg visit Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.
Tyler Adams, Jesse Marsch and RB Leipzig visit Chris Richards and Hoffenheim on Saturday.
Julian Green, Timothy Tillman and Greuther Furth visit Joe Scally and Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday.
Timmy Chandler and Eintracht Frankfurt visit Freiburg on Sunday.
Pellegrino Matarazzo and Stuttgart visit Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
Gio Reyna is OUT (hamstring injury) for Borussia Dortmund.
3. LIGA
Bryang Kayo and Viktoria Berlin host Wurzburger Kickers on Sunday.
Terrence Boyd and Hallescher host Borussia Dortmund II on Saturday.
Johan Gomez and FC Zwickau host Magdeburg on Saturday.
Spain
LA LIGA
Sergino Dest and Barcelona host Espanyol on Saturday.
Matt Miazga and Alaves visit Sevilla on Saturday.
Yunus Musah and Valencia visit Real Sociedad on Sunday.
Matthew Hoppe and Mallorca visit Rayo Vallecano on Monday.
SEGUNDA DIVISION
Shaq Moore, Samuel Shashoua and Tenerife host Alcorcon on Sunday.
Italy
Serie A
Weston McKennie and Juventus visit Lazio on Saturday.
Gianluca Busio, Tanner Tessmann and Venezia visit Bologna on Sunday.
Bryan Reynolds and AS Roma visit Genoa on Sunday.
Serie B
Andrija Novakovich and Frosinone host Lecce on Saturday.
France
LIGUE 1
Tim Weah and Lille visit Monaco on Friday.
Konrad De La Fuente and Marseille visit Lyon on Sunday.
Nicholas Gioacchini and Montpellier visit Rennes on Saturday.
Erik Palmer-Brown and Troyes host Saint-Etienne on Sunday.
Portugal
PRIMEIRA LIGA
Reggie Cannon and Boavista are off this weekend.
CUP
Alex Mendez and Vizela face Estrela Amadora on Saturday.
Netherlands
Luca De La Torre and Heracles host Fortuna Sittard on Saturday.
Turkey
DeAndre Yedlin and Galatasaray host Fenerbahce on Sunday.
Tyler Boyd and Rizespor visit Konyaspor on Sunday.
Haji Wright and Antalyaspor visit Hatayspor on Saturday.
Austria
ADMIRAL Bundesliga
Brenden Aaronson and Red Bull Salzburg host Admira Moedling on Saturday.
2. Liga
Ulysses Llanez and SKN St. Polten host Vorwaerts Steyr on Friday.
Belgium
Mark McKenzie and Genk visit Beerschot on Sunday.
Chris Durkin and Sint-Truiden host Sam Vines and Royal Antwerp on Sunday.
Owen Otasowie and Club Brugge visit Mechelen on Friday.
Switzerland
SWISS SUPER LEAGUE
Jordan Pefok and Young Boys are OFF this weekend.
Denmark
Superliagen
Christian Cappis and Brondby visit Midtjylland on Saturday.
Emmanuel Sabbi and Odense host Viborg on Friday.
Jonathan Amon and Nordsjaelland host Silkeborg on Saturday.
Scotland
PREMIERSHIP
Christian Ramirez and Aberdeen visit Ian Harkes and Dundee United on Saturday.
LEAGUE CUP
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic face St. Johnstone on Saturday.
Sweden
Allsvenskan
Jeffrey Gal and Degerfors host Hammarby on Sunday.
Romain Gall and Malmo host Hacken on Saturday.
Nebiyou Perry and Ostersunds host Mjallby on Monday.
Norway
OBOES-LIGAEN
Sam Rogers and Ham Kam host Fredrikstad on Saturday.
Mike Lansing and Aalesund host Ull/Kisa on Saturday.
Mexico
Liga MX
Sebastian Saucedo and Pumas visit Toluca on Sunday.
Argentina
Alan Sonora and Independiente visit Central Cordoba de Santiago on Saturday.
Joel Sonora and Banfield are OFF this weekend.
Brazil
Serie A
Johnny Cardoso and Internacional host Flamengo on Saturday.