Weston McKennie’s career-best year continued on Sunday with the American midfielder adding to his growing goal contribution list.
McKennie assisted once as Juventus downed Bologna 2-0 in Serie A play, taking another major step towards sealing a UEFA Champions League return next fall. The U.S. men’s national team star played 90 minutes as the Bianconeri extended their current unbeaten run to eight matches.
After Canadian forward Jonathan David propelled Luciano Spalletti’s squad in front after two minutes, McKennie helped Juventus pad its lead in the second half.
McKennie’s dangerous cross from the right wing was finished off by Khephren Thuram-Ulien, giving Juventus a two-goal lead that they wouldn’t relinquish.
It marked McKennie’s fifth Serie A assist of the season and his 15th goal contribution in all competitions this campaign.
Juventus moved up to 63 points on the season and five points clear of fifth-place Como in the race for an automatic UCL spot. The Bianconeri has five league matches remaining this season, starting with a trip to second-place AC Milan on April 26.