Brenden Aaronson didn’t let being left off of the March U.S. men’s national team roster derail him from delivering a strong performance in Leeds United’s midweek victory.
Aaronson logged a strong 90 minutes as Daniel Farke’s men defeated visiting Millwall 2-0 at Elland Road. The result moved the Lilywhites back to first place in the EFL Championship with nine matches to go.
Jake Cooper’s early own goal paired with Ao Tanaka’s insurance goal with five minutes to play helped Leeds United move four points clear to third-place Burnley for automatic promotion. Aaronson led all players in chances created (3) and fouls drawn (3) while also winning nine duels.
The veteran midfielder has gone eight matches without a goal or assist, but remains a very important players for Leeds United.
Aaronson and his Leeds teammates will now prepare for a trip to QPR on Saturday.
In Champions League play, Gio Reyna and Borussia Dortmund advanced while Richie Ledezma and PSV suffered elimination.
In England, Aidan Morris and Middlesbrough continued their quest towards being in the promotion playoffs. Caleb Wiley helped Watford close out a home victory over Swansea City.
Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:
Europe
UEFA Champions League
Richie Ledezma started and played 90 minutes in PSV’s 2-2 second leg draw with Arsenal on Wednesday. Arsenal advanced 9-3 on aggregate.
Sergino Dest dressed but did not play for PSV.
Gio Reyna came off the bench and played five minutes in Borussia Dortmund’s 2-1 second leg win over Lille on Wednesday. Dortmund advanced 3-2 on aggregate.
Cole Campbell did not dress for Dortmund.
Malik Tillman, Ricardo Pepi are all OUT (Injuries).
UEFA Europa League
Tanner Tessmann started and played 54 minutes in Lyon’s 4-0 second leg win over FCSB on Thursday. Lyon advanced 7-1 on aggregate.
Timmy Chandler did not dress in Eintracht Frankfurt’s 4-1 second leg win over Ajax on Thursday. Eintracht Frankfurt advanced 6-2 on aggregate.
UEFA Conference League
Johnny Cardoso did not dress in Real Betis 4-0 second leg win over Vitoria Guimaraes on Thursday. Real Betis advanced 6-2 on aggregate.
Erik Palmer-Brown is OUT (Injury) for Panathinaikos.
England
Championship
Ethan Horvath started, made TWO SAVES, and played 90 minutes in Cardiff City’s 2-1 loss to Luton Town on Tuesday.
Brenden Aaronson started and played 90 minutes in Leeds United’s 2-0 win over Millwall on Wednesday.
Aidan Morris started and played 90 minutes in Middlesbrough’s 2-1 win over QPR on Tuesday.
Haji Wright started and played 90 minutes in Coventry City’s 2-0 loss to Derby County on Tuesday.
Josh Sargent came off the bench and played 17 minutes in Norwich City’s 3-2 loss to Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday.
Daryl Dike dressed but did not play in West Bromwich Albion’s 1-1 draw with Burnley on Tuesday.
Caleb Wiley came off the bench and played seven minutes in Watford’s 1-0 win over Swansea City on Wednesday.
Lynden Gooch is OUT (Injury) for Stoke City.
Wales
Premier League
Matt Olosunde did not dress in TNS 2-0 win over Caernarfon on Tuesday.
North America
Concacaf Champions Cup
Alex Zendejas started, scored ONE GOAL and played 90 minutes in Club America’s 4-0 second leg win over Chivas on Wednesday. Club America advanced 4-1 on aggregate.
Cade Cowell came off the bench and played seven minutes for Chivas on Wednesday.
If no Cardoso due to injury, we call one of the Aaronson brothers, A Morris, or Busio?
Yeah, those would seem the likely suspects. Busio been moved to the bench of late 107 minutes total last four matches. Brenden had a bounce back game against Millwall this week, but had a poor February. He’s got the most experience, but also not a natural 6/8 combo so not like for like for Johnny. Morris has the most similar club role, but also the least talented of those you named. Paxten has been quiet of late, but has had a good season. I could also see them bringing Eneli.
Could also add Zendajas since Poch said Musah is a midfielder not a forward. Basically don’t pay attention to the press release positions they don’t mean anything.
Yeah I thought that was weird they had Musah as a forward. I did like those nice rocket shots he tried in UCL, one bounced off post. Zendejas I forgot too.
Of course Poch danced around every question with coach speak and cliches so it also won’t surprise me if Yunus starts at RW.