A pair of Ligue 1 clubs riding opposite runs of form will meet on Saturday, with each relying heavily on one U.S. men’s national team player apiece.
Folarin Balogun and AS Monaco hosts Mark McKenzie and Toulouse in a top-half league clash. Balogun made his first start last Sunday since returning from injury, but the USMNT forward was unable to help the club avoid defeat to rivals Marseille. The 23-year-old Balogun has three Ligue 1 goals to his name this season and will be eager to get back on form ahead of four additional matches this month.
McKenzie and Toulouse have won four of their last five matches, pitching shutouts in all four of those victories. The USMNT centerback has continued to be a consistent starter in Carles Martinez’s squad, logging 11 appearances to date. With Toulouse being one of the more stubborn backlines to break down this fall, McKenzie will focus on a potential one-on-one battle with Balogun this weekend.
In England, Tyler Adams and Bournemouth face a trip to Ipswich Town. Antonee Robinson and Fulham host London rivals Arsenal.
In Germany, Joe Scally and Gio Reyna face off in Bundesliga play. Lennard Maloney and Heidenheim visit Bayern Munich.
In Italy, Yunus Musah and AC Milan visit Atalanta in Serie A play. Weston McKennie seeks to make his return for Juventus.
Elsewhere, Brandon Vazquez and Alex Zendejas continue their Liga MX Playoff series. George Bello and LASK visit Wolfsberger. Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic host Hibernian. Rokas Pukstas and Hajduk Split visit HNK Gorica.
Here is a closer look at this weekend’s Americans Abroad:
England
English Premier League
Chris Richards, Matt Turner and Crystal Palace host Manchester City on Saturday.
Antonee Robinson and Fulham host Arsenal on Sunday.
Tyler Adams and Bournemouth visit Ipswich Town on Sunday.
EFL Championship
Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United host Derby County on Saturday.
Duane Holmes and Preston North End visit Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.
Luca Koleosho and Burnley host Middlesbrough on Friday.
Ethan Horvath and Cardiff City host Watford on Saturday.
Haji Wright is OUT (Injury) for Coventry City.
Aidan Morris is OUT (Injury) for Middlesbrough.
Josh Sargent is OUT (Injury) for Norwich City.
Daryl Dike is OUT (Injury) for West Bromwich Albion.
Lynden Gooch is OUT (Injury) for Stoke City.
League One
Donovan Pines and Barnsley host Birmingham City on Saturday.
Gabriel Slonina is OUT (Hand Injury) for Barnsley.
WSL
Catarina Macario and Chelsea host Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.
Emily Fox and Arsenal host Aston Villa on Sunday.
Mia Fishel is OUT (Injury) for Chelsea.
Germany
Bundesliga
Lennard Maloney and FC Heidenheim visit Bayern Munich on Saturday.
Timmy Chandler and Eintracht Frankfurt host Augsburg on Saturday.
Jordan Pefok and Union Berlin visit Stuttgart on Friday.
Joe Scally and Borussia Moenchengladbach host Gio Reyna, Cole Campbell and Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
Kevin Paredes is OUT (Injury) for Wolfsburg.
2. Bundesliga
Julian Green and Greuther Furth host Hertha Berlin on Saturday.
Johan Gomez and Eintracht Braunschweig visit Fortuna Dusseldorf on Sunday.
John Brooks is OUT (Injury) for Hertha Berlin.
3. Liga
Terrence Boyd and Waldhof Mannheim host Energie Cottbus on Saturday.
Spain
La Liga
Johnny Cardoso is OUT (Injury) for Real Betis.
Luca De La Torre is OUT (Injury) for Celta Vigo.
Italy
Serie A
Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah and AC Milan visit Atalanta on Friday.
Tim Weah, Weston McKennie and Juventus host Bologna on Saturday.
Gianluca Busio and Venezia host Como on Sunday.
Serie B
Kristoffer Lund and Palermo host Spezia on Sunday.
Andrija Novakovich and Bari visit Brescia on Saturday.
France
Ligue 1
Folarin Balogun and AS Monaco hosts Mark McKenzie and Toulouse on Saturday.
Emmanuel Sabbi and Le Havre visit Nice on Saturday.
Tanner Tessmann and Lyon visit Angers on Saturday.
Caleb Wiley is OUT (Injury) for Strasbourg.
Division 1 Feminine
Lindsey Horan and Lyon visit Stade Reims on Friday.
Korbin Albert, Eva Gaetino and Paris Saint-Germain visit Paris FC on Saturday.
Netherlands
Eredivisie
Malik Tillman, Richie Ledezma, Ricardo Pepi and PSV host FC Twente on Friday.
Taylor Booth, Paxten Aaronson and FC Utrecht visit Almere City on Sunday.
Eerste Divisie
Zach Booth and Excelsior visit FC Emmen on Sunday.
Belgium
Pro League
Bryan Reynolds, Griffin Yow, Julian Placias and Westerlo visit FC Dender on Sunday.
Marlon Fossey and Standard Liege host OH Leuven on Saturday.
Austria
Bundesliga
George Bello and LASK visit Wolfsberger on Saturday.
Scotland
Premiership
Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty and Celtic host Hibernian on Saturday.
Dante Polvara is OUT (Injury) for Aberdeen.
Switzerland
Super League
Konrad De La Fuente and Lausanne host FC Zurich on Sunday.
Wales
Premier League
Matt Olosunde and The New Saints host Newtown on Saturday.
Norway
Eliteserien
The Eliteserien campaign has concluded.
1. Division
The 1. Division season has concluded.
Croatia
1. HNL
Rokas Pukstas and Hajduk Split visit HNK Gorica on Saturday.
Denmark
Superliagen
Jonathan Amon and Lyngby visit FC Midtjylland on Sunday.
Justin Che and Brondby host Viborg on Sunday.
Greece
Super League
Jonathan Gomez and PAOK Salonika visit Panserraikos on Sunday.
Erik Palmer-Brown and Panathinaikos visit Asteras Tripolis on Sunday.
Mexico
Liga MX Playoffs
Brandon Vazquez and Monterrey host Atletico San Luis on Saturday.
Alex Zendejas and Club America visit Cruz Azul on Sunday.
Pulisic just left game injured!
The commentary I read was that he was fouled just before being subbed out.
Bad – he is hurt
Hopeful – it isn’t a muscle issue like he has had in the past.
He walked off under his own power, just walking gingerly not major limp. They’ve been really cautious with him since the international break so hopefully just a better safe than sorry move.