Soccer
Two of the U.S. men’s national team March call-ups will face off in a crucial top-six Ligue 1 showdown.
Folarin Balogun and Monaco travel to Tanner Tessmann and Lyon as both clubs seek a winning end to the month. Both players have been named to Mauricio Pochettino’s 27-player roster this month, but first will meet for the second time this season.
Balogun has scored in three-straight appearances for Monaco and overall has netted six goals in his last six appearances. The USMNT forward has continued to be a key threat for Monaco this winter, helping the club climb back into the race for a UEFA Champions League spot for next season.
Tessmann has remained a consistent performer for Lyon across multiple competitions despite the club’s recent exit from the Europa League. The thriving midfielder has also featured as a centerback at times, showing his versatility in Paulo Fonseca’s squad.
Lyon won the reverse fixture 3-1 back in January and will be seeking a season sweep at the Groupama Stadium.
In England, Antonee Robinson and Fulham host Burnley in EPL play. Patrick Agyemang and Derby County host Birmingham City in EFL Championship action. Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United face off with Brentford.
In Spain, Johnny Cardoso and Atlético Madrid take on rivals Real Madrid.
In Italy, Christian Pulisic and AC Milan host Torino while Weston McKennie and Juventus host Sassuolo.
In Germany, Joe Scally, Gio Reyna and Borussia Moenchengladbach visit Kristoffer Lund. Nohakai Banks and Augsburg face off with Stuttgart.
Elsewhere, Auston Trusty and Celtic face off with Dundee United in Scotland. Bryan Reynolds and Westerlo face Standard Liege in Belgian league play. Matthew Hoppe and Sonderjyske visit Nordsjaelland in Superliagen action. George Bello and LASK take on Rapid Vienna. Rokas Pukstas and Hajduk Split visit Vukovar in Croatia.
Here is a closer look at this weekend’s Americans Abroad:
England
Soccer Premier League
Antonee Robinson and Fulham host Burnley on Saturday.
Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United host Brentford on Saturday.
Chris Richards and Crystal Palace are OFF this weekend.
Tyler Adams is OUT (Injury) for Bournemouth.
Soccer EFL Championship
Patrick Agyemang and Derby County host Birmingham City on Saturday.
Haji Wright and Coventry City visit Swansea City on Saturday.
George Campbell, Daryl Dike and West Bromwich Albion visit Bristol City on Saturday.
Aidan Morris and Middlesbrough visit Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
Charlie Kelman and Charlton Athletic host Norwich City on Saturday.
Soccer League One
Lynden Gooch and Huddersfield Town visit Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.
Soccer League Two
Jonathan Tomkinson and Cheltenham Town visit Notts County on Saturday.
Soccer WSL
Emily Fox and Arsenal host West Ham United on Saturday.
Sam Coffey and Manchester City host Tottenham on Saturday.
Naomi Girma, Alyssa Thompson and Chelsea visit London City Lionesses on Saturday.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Manchester United host Everton on Saturday.
Spain
Soccer La Liga
Johnny Cardoso and Atletico Madrid visit Real Madrid on Sunday.
Alex Freeman and Villarreal host Real Sociedad on Friday.
Soccer Segunda Liga
Konrad De La Fuente and AD Ceuta visit Leganes on Saturday.
Germany
Soccer Bundesliga
Noahkai Banks and Augsburg host Stuttgart on Sunday.
Malik Tillman and Bayer Leverkusen visit FC Heidenheim on Saturday.
Joe Scally, Gio Reyna and Borussia Moenchengladbach visit Kristoffer Lund and FC Koln on Saturday.
Damion Downs and Hamburg visit Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
Kevin Paredes and Wolfsburg host Werder Bremen on Saturday.
Lennard Maloney and Mainz host Timmy Chandler and Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.
Cole Campbell and Hoffenheim visit RB Leipzig on Friday.
James Sands is OUT FOR SEASON for St. Pauli.
Soccer 2. Bundesliga
Mael Corboz and Arminia Bielefeld visit Elversberg on Saturday.
Maxi Dietz and Greuther Furth visit Karlsruher on Friday.
Johan Gomez and Eintracht Braunschweig visit Hannover on Friday.
John Tolkin and Holstein Kiel visit Bochum on Sunday.
John Brooks and Hertha Berlin visit Fortuna Dusseldorf on Sunday.
Julian Green is OUT (Injury) for Greuther Furth.
Soccer 3. Liga
Terrence Boyd and Waldhof Mannheim host Erzgebirge Aue on Saturday.
Mason Toye and Ingolstadt host Alemannia Aachen on Sunday.
Italy
Soccer Serie A
Christian Pulisic and AC Milan host Torino on Saturday.
Weston McKennie and Juventus host Sassuolo on Saturday.
Yunus Musah and Atalanta host Hellas Verona on Sunday.
Ben Cremaschi and Parma host Cremonese on Saturday.
Soccer Serie B
Gianluca Busio and Venezia visit Monza on Saturday.
Andrija Novakovich and Reggiana visit Virtus Entella on Sunday.
Jonathan Klinsmann and Cesena host Catanzaro on Saturday.
France
Soccer Ligue 1
Folarin Balogun and Monaco visit Tanner Tessmann and Lyon on Sunday.
Mark McKenzie and Toulouse host Lorient on Saturday.
Tim Weah and Marseille host Lille on Sunday.
Soccer Premiere Ligue
Lindsey Heaps, Korbin Shrader, Lily Yohannes and Lyon visit Fleury on Saturday.
Netherlands
Soccer Eredivisie
Ricardo Pepi and PSV visit Telstar on Sunday.
Taylor Booth and FC Twente visit Fortuna Sittard on Saturday.
Sergino Dest is OUT (Injury) for PSV.
Scotland
Soccer Premiership
Auston Trusty and Celtic visit Dundee United on Sunday.
Cameron Carter-Vickers is OUT (Achilles injury).
Portugal
Soccer Liga Portugal
Jordan Pefok and Tondela host AVS Futebol on Saturday.
Belgium
Soccer First Division A
Bryan Reynolds and Westerlo visit Marlon Fossey and Standard Liege on Sunday.
Greece
Soccer Super League
Erik Palmer-Brown is OUT (Injury) for Panathinaikos.
Denmark
Soccer Superliagen
Matthew Hoppe and Sonderjyske visit Nordsjaelland on Sunday.
Jonathan Amon and Vejle host Odense on Friday.
Gavin Beavers and Brondby visit AGF Aarhus on Sunday.
Soccer 1. Division
Neil Pierre and Lyngby visit HB Koge on Saturday.
Austria
Soccer Bundesliga
George Bello, Sam Adineran and LASK visit Rapid Vienna on Sunday.
Donovan Pines and Grazer AK visit WSG Tirol on Saturday.
Soccer Croatia
Soccer HNL
Rokas Pukstas and Hajduk Split visit Vukovar on Saturday.
Soccer Mexico
Soccer Liga MX
Danny Leyva and Necaxa host Club Tijuana on Friday.
Alex Zendejas and Club America visit Pumas on Saturday.
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