The EFL Cup second round takes place this week with Lynden Gooch and Aidan Morris set to meet in an All-Championship affair.
Gooch and Stoke City welcome Morris and Middlesbrough to town, with both teams seeking advancement in the competition. The 28-year-old Gooch has started three of the Potters’ four matches this season, including registering one assist in a 2-0 first round victory over Carlisle United.
The former U.S. men’s national team defender has remained a key performer this season for the Potters and could be called on this week to start again.
Morris, 22, has started in all four of his appearances this season, including a 90-minute shift in a 3-0 win over Leeds United in the first round. After a successful spell with the Columbus Crew, Morris has made a quick adjustment to life in England in Michael Carrick’s squad.
Elsewhere in England, Antonee Robinson and Fulham visit Birmingham City. Chris Richards and Crystal Palace welcome Josh Sargent and Norwich City to Selhurst Park.
Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:
Europe
Europa League Qualifying
George Bello and LASK visit FC FCSB on Thursday. Teams are tied 1-1 on aggregate.
Conference League Qualifying
Johnny Cardoso and Real Betis host Kryvbas on Thursday. Real Betis leads 2-0 on aggregate.
Lennard Maloney and FC Heidenheim host Hacken on Thursday. Heidenheim leads 2-1 on aggregate.
Matt Olosunde and The New Saints host FK Panevezys on Thursday. TNS leads 3-0 on aggregate.
England
EFL Cup
Antonee Robinson and Fulham visit Birmingham City on Tuesday.
Lynden Gooch and Stoke City visit Aidan Morris and Middlesbrough on Tuesday.
Luca Koleosho and Burnley visit Wolves on Wednesday.
Donovan Pines, Gabriel Slonina and Barnsley host Auston Trusty and Sheffield United on Tuesday.
Haji Wright and Coventry City host Oxford United on Tuesday.
Ethan Horvath and Cardiff City host Southampton on Wednesday.
Chris Richards and Crystal Palace host Josh Sargent and Norwich City on Tuesday.
Reggie Cannon and QPR host Luton Town on Tuesday.
Duane Holmes and Preston North End visit Harrogate Town on Tuesday.
Matt Turner and Nottingham Forest host Newcastle United on Wednesday.
Tyler Adams is OUT (Injury) for Bournemouth.
Daryl Dike is OUT (Achilles injury) for West Bromwich Albion.
Italy
Serie B
Kristoffer Lund and Palermo visit Cremonese on Tuesday.
Andrija Novakovich and Bari host Sassuolo on Tuesday.