AC Milan’s quest to lift a 20th all-time Serie A title gets underway on Saturday at the San Siro with American attacker Christian Pulisic aiming to lead the way vs. Torino.
Pulisic enters his second season with the Rossoneri after delivering a strong debut in Serie A last campaign. The U.S. men’s national team star registered 15 goals and 11 assists for AC Milan, leading as one of the top playmakers in the Italian top flight. Pulisic is joined by several dynamic attackers in Paulo Fonseca’s squad, including Rafael Leao, Samuel Chukwueze, and Alvaro Morata.
After delivering a productive debut season in Italy, the sky is the limit for Pulisic in season No. 2 as AC Milan aims to pick up multiple trophies along the way. The 25-year-old scored once against Torino last season and will be confident to extend that streak on Saturday despite dealing with a recent ankle knock.
In Germany, Gio Reyna and Joe Scally headline the American players who will begin their competitive schedules in the German DFB Pokal.
In England, Chris Richards and Crystal Palace face London rivals Brentford in their season opener. Antonee Robinson and Fulham visit Manchester United.
In Scotland, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic host Hibernian in League Cup action.
In Spain, Luca De La Torre gets his La Liga campaign underway with Celta Vigo.
Elsewhere, George Bello and LASK face Red Bull Salzburg. Jonathan Amon seeks a second-straight goalscoring performance for Lyngby. Christian Cappis aims to make his debut with Norwegian side Viking. Brandon Vazquez and Monterrey resume Liga MX play.
Here is a closer look at this weekend’s Americans Abroad:
England
English Premier League
Antonee Robinson and Fulham visit Manchester United on Friday.
Chris Richards and Crystal Palace visit Brentford on Sunday.
Matt Turner and Nottingham Forest host AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.
Tyler Adams is OUT (Injury) for Bournemouth.
EFL Championship
Auston Trusty and Sheffield United host Reggie Cannon and QPR on Saturday.
Duane Holmes and Preston North End visit Swansea City on Saturday.
Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United visit West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
Haji Wright and Coventry City host Oxford United on Friday.
Lynden Gooch and Stoke City visit Watford on Saturday.
Aidan Morris and Middlesbrough visit Derby County on Saturday.
Ethan Horvath and Cardiff City visit Luca Koleosho and Burnley on Saturday.
Josh Sargent and Norwich City host Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
Daryl Dike is OUT (Achilles injury) for West Bromwich Albion.
League One
Donovan Pines, Gabriel Slonina and Barnsley visit Lincoln City on Saturday.
Germany
DFB Pokal
Gio Reyna and Borussia Dortmund visit 1. FC Phonix Lubeck on Saturday.
Joe Scally and Borussia Moenchengladbach visit Erzgebirge Aue on Saturday.
Lennard Maloney and FC Heidenheim visit FC 08 Villingen on Saturday.
Jordan Pefok and Union Berlin visit Greifswalder FC on Saturday.
Julian Green and Greuther Furth visit TSV Schott Mainz on Saturday.
Kevin Paredes and Wolfsburg visit TuS Koblenz on Monday.
Johan Gomez and Eintracht Braunschweig host Timmy Chandler and Eintracht Frankfurt on Monday.
3. Liga
Terrence Boyd and Waldhof Mannheim visit Tauberbischofsheim on Saturday.
Spain
La Liga
Luca De La Torre and Celta Vigo host Deportivo Alaves on Friday.
Jonathan Gomez and Real Sociedad host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
Italy
Serie A
Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah and AC Milan host Torino on Saturday.
Tim Weah and Juventus host Como on Monday.
Tanner Tessmann and Venezia visit Lazio on Sunday.
Gianluca Busio is OUT (Ankle Injury).
Serie B
Kristoffer Lund and Palermo visit Parma on Sunday.
Andrija Novakovich and Bari host Juve Stavia on Saturday.
France
Ligue 1
Folarin Balogun and AS Monaco host Saint-Etienne on Saturday.
Caleb Wiley and Strasbourg visit Montpellier on Sunday.
Emmanuel Sabbi and Le Havre host PSG on Friday.
Mark McKenzie and Toulouse hosts Nantes on Sunday.
Netherlands
Eredivisie
Malik Tillman, Ricardo Pepi and PSV visit Heracles on Sunday.
Taylor Booth, Paxten Aaronson and FC Utrecht visit SC Heerenveen on Saturday.
Anthony Fontana and PEC Zwolle host Feyenoord on Sunday.
Belgium
Pro League
Bryan Reynolds, Griffin Yow and Westerlo visit Gent on Sunday.
Marlon Fossey and Standard Liege visit Kortrijk on Sunday.
Austria
Bundesliga
George Bello and LASK host Red Bull Salzburg on Saturday.
Scotland
League Cup
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic host Hibernian on Sunday.
Dante Polvara is OUT (Injury) for Aberdeen.
Switzerland
Super League
Konrad De La Fuente and Lausanne are off this weekend.
Norway
Eliteserien
Christian Cappis and Viking visit Rosenborg on Sunday.
Sam Rogers and Lillestrom visit Stromsgodset on Saturday.
Croatia
1. HNL
Rokas Pukstas and Hajduk Split host NK Varazdin on Sunday.
Denmark
Superliagen
Jonathan Amon and Lyngby host Midtjylland on Friday.
Mexico
Liga MX
Brandon Vazquez and Monterrey visit Puebla on Friday.
Latest: Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie is not interested in a switch to Galatasaray, reports Nicolo Schira. An intermediary had approached the United States international, however McKennie has rejected the opportunity. Juventus are keen to offload the playmaker this summer, with the 25-year-old not in the plans of head coach Thiago Motta.
Saw this previously regarding possible move to Fiorentina.
It appears he is not in plans for current season with Juventus.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40843582/fiorentina-want-usas-weston-mckennie-juventus-source
Now I see an article that has come out claiming Juventus are going ro reintegration Mckennie into the doeat team after he had conversations with Motta.
Someone please update us on McKennie
I don’t think there is anything to update, last we heard he was training by himself which could be a big problem considering how he fluctuates with weight and he was already looking a bit heavy this summer with the USMNT smh
New article claiming Motta is reintegrating Mckennie into first team afyer they had a conversation.
yeah I saw that same article! McKennie is literally pricing himself out of contracts is what I’m gathering, he is making 2.5 million with Juve, and I’m hearing that he wants a 4 year extension that would essentially pay him 5 million fer season…..what is he smoking that he thinks he’s worth that, or that any club would pay him that outside of Saudi Arabia LOL?
Ronnie,
“he is making 2.5 million with Juve, and I’m hearing that he wants a 4 year extension that would essentially pay him 5 million fer season…..what is he smoking that he thinks he’s worth that, or that any club would pay him that ”
Busio makes 2.5 million at Venezia, Tim Weah makes 2.5 million at Juve., Tyler, who played 3 games last season, makes 2.8 million and bringing up the rear, Brenden Aaronson, who has had an awful 18 months makes 2. 1 million per season.
Fat slob though he may be, Weston had a better season for his club than all those guys. Though maybe you could make an argument for Busio.
Tell again he’s a fat slob for asking for 5 million.
Are you going to tell me that Weston is out of his mind to ask for 5 million?
Wow, the slander on this sight is beyond the pale …
Vacqui: “fat slob” … Brother, pump your breaks. The man is still fitter than nearly 99% of the world … LOL
AND NO, it is not crazy for a guy who had near double digit goals contributions to ask for better pay. If Juve had better finishing he could have easily had 15 helpers. He was top three in that SORRY (and I’m being generous) Juve side.
No one in that squad currently is gonna produce the same (Chance creation/Progressive passes, Assist and Counter-Attack stopping fouls). He puts in work. The results when he plays are undeniable. Maybe he doesn’t fit BUT Juve also doesn’t have anyone better. That’s the front offices fault, not his.
Pay the man and stop playing.
TTX3
My “fat slob “comment was in response to this from Ronnie, so go complain to Ronnie:
“Ronnie Thomas
August 15, 2024 at 1:53 pm
I don’t think there is anything to update, last we heard he was training by himself which could be a big problem considering how he fluctuates with weight and he was already looking a bit heavy this summer with the USMNT smh”
For me Weston’s inconsistency for the USMNT has little to do with whether or not he’s plump or svelte. I’ll be very curious to see if Pochettino can get Weston to be more consistent.
If BA is making 2.1 per and 3 games per season Tyler is making 2.8, Weston asking for 5 is hardly insane, but I guess our guys are supposed to play for passion and love.
Fuck that.