{"id":848756,"date":"2025-05-16T16:12:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T21:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/16\/americans-abroad-weekend-preview-richards-pulisic-and-more\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T16:12:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T21:12:32","slug":"americans-abroad-weekend-preview-richards-pulisic-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/16\/americans-abroad-weekend-preview-richards-pulisic-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Americans Abroad Weekend Preview: Richards, Pulisic, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Crystal Palace has yet to win the FA Cup in its 119-year history, but that wait could come to an end on Saturday in London.<\/p>\n

Chris Richards<\/strong> and his Eagle teammates face off with Manchester City in the 2025 FA Cup Final. Richards, who scored against Manchester City earlier this spring, will aim to remain in Oliver Glasner\u2019s starting lineup for Saturday\u2019s mouthwatering contest. <\/p>\n

The U.S. men\u2019s national team defender has been one of the consistent players for Palace during the second half of the season. Richards has made 29 appearances for the South London club across all competitions this season, sitting one appearance away from tying a career-high for a single campaign. <\/p>\n

A victory for Crystal Palace would certainly be a historic one over the Citizens, serving as one of the more relevant tournament upsets and sealing the Eagles into next season\u2019s UEFA Europa League competition. Odds will be against Richards and his teammates, but expect the Eagles to lay it all on the line to end their trophy drought. <\/p>\n

Elsewhere in England, Antonee Robinson<\/strong> seeks his return as Fulham face Brentford in a London Derby. <\/p>\n

In Italy, Christian Pulisic<\/strong> and AC Milan face off with AS Roma in a crucial Serie A match for both clubs.<\/p>\n

In Spain, Johnny Cardoso<\/strong> visit Atletico Madrid in La Liga action.<\/p>\n

In Germany, John Tolkin<\/strong> and Gio Reyna <\/strong>face off in the final weekend of Bundesliga play. <\/p>\n

In France, Mark McKenzie<\/strong> and Toulouse visit Saint-Etienne in their season finale. Folarin<\/strong> Balogun<\/strong> may not be risked in Monaco\u2019s final match of the season.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Alex Zendejas<\/strong> and Club America take on Cruz Azul in the second leg of their two-legged playoff series. Auston Trusty<\/strong> and Celtic take on St. Mirren in SPFL play. George Bello<\/strong> and LASK face Grazer in Austrian Bundesliga action. Bryan Reynolds <\/strong>and Westerlo face Dender while Rokas Pukstas<\/strong> and Hajduk Split take on Rijeka.<\/p>\n

Here is a closer look at this weekend\u2019s Americans Abroad:<\/p>\n

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England<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Premier League<\/h2>\n

Antonee Robinson<\/strong> and Fulham visit Brentford on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Tyler Adams<\/strong> and Bournemouth are off until May 20.<\/p>\n

Soccer FA Cup Final<\/h2>\n

Chris<\/strong> Richards<\/strong>, Matt<\/strong> Turner<\/strong> and Crystal Palace face Manchester City on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Soccer Women\u2019s FA Cup Final<\/h2>\n

Phallon Tullis-Joyce<\/strong> and Manchester United face Naomi Girma<\/strong>, Catarina<\/strong> Macario<\/strong>, Mia<\/strong> Fishel<\/strong> and Chelsea on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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Germany<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Bundesliga<\/h2>\n

Joe Scally<\/strong> and Borussia Moenchengladbach host Wolfsburg on Saturday.<\/p>\n

John Tolkin <\/strong>and Holstein Kiel visit Gio Reyna, Cole Campbell <\/strong>and Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Lennard Maloney<\/strong> and Mainz host Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Timmy Chandler<\/strong> and Eintracht Frankfurt visit Freiburg on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Noahkai Banks<\/strong> and Augsburg host Union Berlin on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Kevin Paredes <\/strong>is OUT (Injury) for Wolfsburg.<\/p>\n

Soccer 2. Bundesliga<\/h2>\n

Julian Green, Maximilian Dietz <\/strong>and Greuther Furth host Hamburg on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Damion Downs<\/strong> and Cologne host Kaiserslautern on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Johan Gomez<\/strong> and Eintracht Braunschweig host Nuremberg on Sunday.<\/p>\n

John Brooks <\/strong>is OUT (Injury) for Hertha Berlin.<\/p>\n

Soccer 3. Liga <\/h2>\n

Terrence Boyd<\/strong> and Waldhof Mannheim visit Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Spain<\/h3>\n
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Soccer La Liga<\/h2>\n

Johnny Cardoso<\/strong> and Real Betis visit Atletico Madrid on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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Italy<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Serie A<\/h2>\n

Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah <\/strong>and AC Milan visit AS Roma on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Gianluca Busio<\/strong> and Venezia visit Cagliari on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Tim Weah, Weston McKennie <\/strong>and Juventus host Udinese on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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France<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Ligue 1<\/h2>\n

Tanner<\/strong> Tessmann<\/strong> and Lyon host Angers on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Jordan Pefok <\/strong>and Stade Reims visit Lille on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Mark McKenzie <\/strong>and Toulouse visit Saint-Etienne on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Folarin Balogun<\/strong> is OUT (Injury) for AS Monaco. <\/p>\n

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Netherlands<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Eredivisie<\/h2>\n

Richie Ledezma, Sergino Dest, Malik Tillman <\/strong>and PSV visit Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Paxten Aaronson<\/strong> and FC Utrecht visit Fortuna Sittard on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Taylor<\/strong> Booth<\/strong> and FC Twente visit Ajax on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Ricardo Pepi<\/strong> is OUT (Injury) for PSV.<\/p>\n

Soccer Women\u2019s Eredivisie<\/h2>\n

Lily Yohannes<\/strong> and Ajax visit Excelsior on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Belgium<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Pro League<\/h2>\n

Bryan Reynolds, Griffin Yow <\/strong>and Westerlo visit OH Leuven on Friday.<\/p>\n

Marlon Fossey <\/strong>and Standard Liege host Dender on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Scotland<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Premiership<\/h2>\n

Cameron Carter-Vickers,<\/strong> Auston Trusty <\/strong>and Celtic host St. Mirren on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Tomkinson<\/strong> and Ross County host Motherwell on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Dante Polvara<\/strong> and Aberdeen visit Dundee United on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Austria<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Bundesliga<\/h2>\n

George Bello<\/strong> and LASK visit Grazer on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Switzerland<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Super League<\/h2>\n

Konrad De La Fuente<\/strong> and Lausanne host Lugano on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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Croatia<\/h3>\n
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Soccer HNL<\/h2>\n

Rokas Pukstas<\/strong> and Hajduk Split host Rijeka on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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Denmark<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Superliga<\/h2>\n

Gavin Beavers<\/strong> and Brondby host Midtjylland on Monday.<\/p>\n

Matthew Hoppe<\/strong> and Sonderjyske host Jonathan Amon <\/strong>and Lyngby on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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Norway<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Eliteserien<\/h2>\n

Christian Cappis<\/strong> and Viking host Sandefjord on Friday.<\/p>\n

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Mexico<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Liga MX Playoffs<\/h2>\n

Alex Zendejas<\/strong> and Club America host Cruz Azul on Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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