Johnny Cardoso and Atletico Madrid are headed to the Copa Del Rey quarterfinals after the American midfielder delivered one of his better performances in some time.
Cardoso logged his first 90-minute shift since May 2025 as Diego Simeone’s men edged Deportivo La Coruna 1-0 on Tuesday. The American midfielder was all over the place in the result, coming close to earning Man of the Match honors.
Cardoso completed 95% of his passes and led all players in duels won (10) and tackles completed (7). He also made four defensive recoveries and drew one foul, making just his sixth start in all competitions this season.
The 24-year-old will now aim to retain his starting spot as Atletico Madrid hosts Deportivo Alaves in La Liga action on Sunday.
In France, Lily Yohannes scored in Lyon’s league victory over Lens. Tim Weah and Marseille rolled to a Round of 16 berth in the Coupe De France.
In Germany, Joe Scally and Borussia Moenchengladbach suffered a lopsided loss at Hoffenheim. James Sands went the distance in St. Pauli’s road loss to Wolfsburg. Kevin Paredes made his second-straight came off of the bench.
Elsewhere, Sergino Dest and PSV advanced in the KNVB Cup. Danny Leyva and Necaxa lost at home to Monterrey. Lynden Gooch featured in Huddersfield Town’s home win over Rotherham United in EFL Trophy action.
Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:
England
EFL Trophy
Lynden Gooch came off the bench and played 15 minutes in Huddersfield Town’s 3-0 win over Rotherham United on Tuesday.
Spain
Copa Del Rey
Johnny Cardoso started and played 90 minutes in Atletico Madrid’s 1-0 win over Deportivo La Corona on Wednesday.
Germany
Bundesliga
Noahkai Banks started and played 90 minutes in Augsburg’s 1-1 draw with Union Berlin on Thursday.
James Sands started and played 90 minutes in St. Pauli’s 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg on Wednesday.
Kevin Paredes came off the bench and played seven minutes for Wolfsburg.
Kristoffer Lund started and played 78 minutes in FC Koln’s 3-1 loss to Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Joe Scally started and played 90 minutes in Borussia Moenchengladbach’s 5-1 loss to Hoffenheim on Wednesday.
Cole Campbell did not dress for Hoffenheim.
Gio Reyna dressed but did not play for Gladbach.
Lennard Maloney came off the bench and played one minute in Mainz’s 2-1 win over Heidenheim on Tuesday.
Timmy Chandler did not dress in Eintracht Frankfurt’s 3-2 loss to Stuttgart on Tuesday.
Malik Tillman and Bayer Leverkusen’s scheduled match with Damion Downs and Hamburg was postponed on Tuesday.
Italy
Serie A
Christian Pulisic dressed but did not play in AC Milan’s 3-1 win over Como on Thursday.
Ben Cremaschi dressed but did not play in Parma’s 0-0 draw with Napoli on Wednesday.
France
Coupe De France
Tim Weah came off the bench and played 45 minutes in Marseille’s 9-0 win over Bayeux on Tuesday.
Premiere Ligue
Lily Yohannes started, scored ONE GOAL, and played 90 minutes in Lyon’s 1-0 win over Lens on Wednesday.
Korbin Shrader started and played 90 minutes for Lyon host Lens on Wednesday.
Lindsey Heaps came off the bench and played one minute for Lyon.
Eva Gaetino did not dress in PSG’s 4-0 win over Dijon on Wednesday.
Netherlands
Eredivisie
Sergino Dest started and played 45 minutes in PSV’s 4-1 win over FC Den Bosch on Wednesday.
Taylor Booth did not dress in FC Twente’s 2-1 win over FC Utrecht on Tuesday.
Ricardo Pepi is OUT (Arm Injury) for PSV.
Scotland
Premiership
Auston Trusty started and played 90 minutes in Celtic’s 1-0 win over Falkirk on Wednesday.
Cameron Carter-Vickers is OUT (Achilles Injury) for Celtic.
Greece
Cup
Erik Palmer-Brown dressed but did not play in Panathinaikos’ 3-0 win over Aris Thessloniki on Wednesday.
Mexico
Liga MX
Richie Ledezma started and played 78 minutes in Chivas’ 1-0 win over FC Juarez on Tuesday.
Danny Leyva started and played 45 minutes in Necaxa’s 2-0 loss to Monterrey on Tuesday.
Alex Zendejas did not dress in Club America’s 2-0 loss to Atletico San Luis on Wednesday.
Richie Ledezma and Brian Gutierrez switched to Mexico, and called up for their upcoming friendlies for Mex against Bolivia cant remeber other team Mex playing. They no longer are Yanks abroad Richie and Brian! 😱😢
Because this is non-FIFA date apparently they are still US eligible and have not filed their switches. All indications are that they will in the near future though unless Mexico royally messes up this camp. (That’s according to the ESPN article I read anyway). Honestly neither are anywhere close to making the US roster.
Oh I see, thanks for that JR. I figured it was a non fifa international break. Since most teams dont have anything scheduled now, with acception to African cup of nations which ends tomorrow.
Griffin Yow on his way to New England.
Looks like Reyna is back to riding the pine. Hopefully he can work his way out of that.
came here to point out the same thing, and tbh, this just might be his career going forward where he gets starts here and there but is not a consistent starter. That may prove to mean nothing when it comes to the USMNT if keeps impacting games when he’s given chances. Thoughts?