Derby County will seek a major FA Cup scalp on Sunday with Leeds United coming to Pride Park in third round action.
Patrick Agyemang and Brenden Aaronson will square off as both seek to lead their clubs into the fourth round of the historic competition. Agyemang has become a key contributor for the Rams since his summer move from Charlotte FC, totaling six goals and three assists.
Despite not delivering a goal contribution in his last three appearances, Agyemang has continued to rack up the minutes in John Eustace’s lineup. The Rams will likely rely on him again this weekend as Carlton Morris remains sidelined through injury.
Aaronson has registered four goal contributions in his last four appearances for Leeds United, helping the club earn results against Manchester United and Sunderland. The veteran midfielder has continued in Daniel Farke’s starting lineup and has rewarded his manager with three goals in his last two outings.
Both Aaronson and Agyemang will be fighting to be part of the U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup roster this summer, but first a first-ever meeting awaits them in club action.
Elsewhere in England, Antonee Robinson and Fulham host Aidan Morris and Middlesbrough. Haji Wright and Coventry City visit Stoke City while Josh Sargent and Norwich City host Walsall.
In Italy, Christian Pulisic and AC Milan face off with Fiorentina in Serie A action. Weston McKennie and Juventus take on Cremonese.
In France, Coupe De France play continues with Folarin Balogun and Monaco visiting Orleans.Tanner Tessmann and Lyon take on Lille in one of the headlining ties of the round.
In Germany, the Bundesliga schedule resumes with Joe Scally, Gio Reyna and Borussia Moenchengladbach hosting Noahkai Banks and Augsburg. Cole Campbell will seek to make his Hoffenheim debut against Werder Bremen while Damion Downs aims to do the same with Hamburg.
Elsewhere, Liga MX play resumes with Alex Zendejas and Club America visiting Club Tijuana Danny Leyva and Necaxa also take on Santos Laguna on Saturday. Ricardo Pepi and PSV face Excelsior in Dutch Eredivisie play. Auston Trusty and Celtic host Dundee United in SPFL action. Jordan Pefok and Tondela take on Moreirense in Portuguese league play.
Here is a closer look at this weekend’s Americans Abroad:
England
FA Cup
Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United visit Patrick Agyemang and Derby County on Sunday.
Antonee Robinson and Fulham host Aidan Morris and Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Haji Wright and Coventry City visit Stoke City on Saturday.
George Campbell, Daryl Dike and West Bromwich Albion visit Swansea City on Sunday.
Chris Richards and Crystal Palace visit Macclesfield on Saturday.
Josh Sargent and Norwich City host Walsall on Sunday.
Charlie Kelman and Charlton Athletic host Gabriel Slonina and Chelsea on Saturday.
Dom Dwyer and Mansfield Town visit Sheffield United on Sunday.
Jonathan Tomkinson and Cheltenham Town host Leicester City on Saturday.
Tyler Adams is OUT (MCL Injury) for Bournemouth.
Caleb Wiley is OUT (Injury) for Watford.
League One
Lynden Gooch and Huddersfield Town visit Stockport County on Saturday.
FA Trophy
Aidan Dausch and Forest Green Rovers visit Ebbsfleet United on Saturday.
WSL
Catarina Macario, Naomi Girma, Alyssa Thompson and Chelsea host West Ham United on Sunday.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Manchester United visit Emily Fox and Arsenal on Saturday.
Spain
Segunda Liga
Konrad De La Fuente and AD Ceuta visit Malaga on Sunday.
Germany
Bundesliga
Malik Tillman and Bayer Leverkusen host Stuttgart on Saturday.
Cole Campbell and Hoffenheim visit Werder Bremen on Saturday.
James Sands and St. Pauli host RB Leipzig on Saturday.
Kristoffer Lund and FC Koln visit Heidenheim on Saturday.
Damion Downs and Hamburg visit Freiburg on Saturday.
Joe Scally, Gio Reyna and Borussia Moenchengladbach host Noahkai Banks and Augsburg on Sunday.
Lennard Maloney and Mainz visit Union Berlin on Saturday.
Timmy Chandler and Eintracht Frankfurt host Borussia Dortmund on Friday.
Kevin Paredes is OUT (Injury) for Wolfsburg.
Italy
Serie A
Christian Pulisic and AC Milan visit Fiorentina on Sunday.
Weston McKennie and Juventus host Cremonese on Monday.
Yunus Musah and Atalanta host Torino on Saturday.
Ben Cremaschi and Parma visit Lecce on Sunday.
Serie B
Jonathan Klinsmann and Cesena host Empoli on Saturday.
Gianluca Busio and Venezia visit Andrija Novakovich and Reggiana on Saturday.
France
Coupe De France
Folarin Balogun and Monaco visit Orleans on Saturday.
Tanner Tessmann and Lyon visit Lille on Sunday.
Mark McKenzie and Toulouse visit Angers on Saturday.
Tim Weah and Marseille are off until January 13.
Division 1 Feminine
Lindsey Heaps, Korbin Shrader, Lily Yohannes and Lyon visit Saint-Etienne on Sunday.
Eva Gaetino and PSG host Lille on Sunday.
Netherlands
Eredivisie
Ricardo Pepi, Sergino Dest and PSV host Zach Booth and Excelsior on Saturday.
Taylor Booth and FC Twente host PEC Zwolle on Saturday.
Scotland
Premiership
Auston Trusty and Celtic host Dundee United on Saturday.
Dante Polvara and Aberdeen host Rangers on Sunday.
Cameron Carter-Vickers is OUT (Achilles injury).
Portugal
Liga Portugal
Jordan Pefok and Tondela visit Moreirense on Sunday.
Mexico
Liga MX
Alex Zendejas and Club America visit Club Tijuana on Friday.
Danny Leyva and Necaxa visit Santos Laguna on Saturday.
Richie Ledezma and Chivas host Pachuca on Saturday.