{"id":875567,"date":"2025-10-05T22:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T03:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/05\/americans-abroad-weekend-preview-pulisic-faces-mckennie-and-more\/"},"modified":"2025-10-05T22:21:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T03:21:17","slug":"americans-abroad-weekend-preview-pulisic-faces-mckennie-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/05\/americans-abroad-weekend-preview-pulisic-faces-mckennie-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Americans Abroad Weekend Preview: Pulisic faces McKennie, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Two U.S. men\u2019s national team players seeking a strong conclusion before the October international break are Christian Pulisic<\/strong> and Weston McKennie<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Pulisic <\/strong>and AC Milan take on <\/strong>McKennie and Juventus in Sunday\u2019s headlining Serie A showdown. Pulisic has helped the Rossoneri to a current first-place spot in Italy\u2019s top-flight, leading the club with four goals and two assists. The 27-year-old has registered a goal contribution in each of his last three appearances as AC Milan have won all three of those matches.<\/p>\n

Pulisic is riding one of the best forms of his club career and AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri will be confident in his star forward leading the way again on Sunday against his former club. <\/p>\n

Fourth-place Juventus enter the match fresh off of a 2-2 midweek draw with Villarreal in UEFA Champions League play. <\/p>\n

McKennie has struggled to play a large role in the opening month, making just three starts in his five appearances. The 27-year-old midfielder played 32 minutes off of the bench in the Bianconeri\u2019s 1-1 league draw with Atalanta last weekend before logging a full 90 minutes midweek in Spain. <\/p>\n

While Pulisic\u2019s role for club and country looks very bright, McKennie is trying to boost his heading into 2026. <\/p>\n

Elsewhere in England, Chris Richards<\/strong> and Crystal Palace take on Everton. Brenden Aaronson<\/strong> and Leeds United host Tottenham. Haji Wright<\/strong> and Coventry City face off with Ethan<\/strong> Horvath<\/strong> and Sheffield Wednesday.<\/p>\n

In Germany, Malik Tillman <\/strong>and Bayer Leverkusen host Union Berlin. James Sands <\/strong>and St. Pauli visit Werder Bremen. Joe Scally <\/strong>and Borussia Moenchengladbach host Freiburg seeking a bounce-back win. <\/p>\n

In France, Tim Weah <\/strong>and Marseille take on Metz in Ligue 1 play. <\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Bryan Reynolds <\/strong>and Westerlo face OH Leuven in Belgian league play. Rokas Pukstas<\/strong> and Hajduk Split visit Vukovar 91. Cameron Carter-Vickers <\/strong>and Celtic face off with Motherwell while Dante Polvara<\/strong> and Aberdeen take on Dundee FC. Jordan Pefok<\/strong> and Tondela visit Rio Ave in Portuguese league action. Benji Michel <\/strong>and HJK host IF Gnistan as the Finnish league season continues.<\/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

Brenden Aaronson<\/strong> and Leeds United host Tottenham on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Tyler Adams<\/strong> and Bournemouth host Antonee Robinson <\/strong>and Fulham on Friday.<\/p>\n

Chris Richards<\/strong> and Crystal Palace visit Everton on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Soccer Championship<\/h2>\n

Haji Wright<\/strong> and Coventry City visit Ethan Horvath <\/strong>and Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Josh<\/strong> Sargent<\/strong> and Norwich City visit Ipswich Town on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Aidan Morris <\/strong>and Middlesbrough visit Portsmouth on Saturday.<\/p>\n

George Campbell <\/strong><\/strong>and West Bromwich Albion visit Millwall on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Patrick Agyemang<\/strong> and Derby County host Damion Downs<\/strong> and Southampton on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Charlie Kelman<\/strong> and Charlton Athletic visit Preston North End on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Caleb Wiley<\/strong> and Watford host Oxford United on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Daryl Dike <\/strong>is OUT (Thigh Injury) for West Brom.<\/p>\n

Soccer League One<\/h2>\n

Lynden Gooch<\/strong> and Huddersfield Town host Stockport County on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Soccer WSL<\/h2>\n

Phallon Tullis-Joyce <\/strong>and Manchester United host Catarina<\/strong> Macario<\/strong>, Naomi<\/strong> Girma<\/strong>, Alyssa Thompson<\/strong> and Chelsea on Friday.<\/p>\n

Emily Fox <\/strong>and Arsenal visit Manchester City on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

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

Soccer La Liga 2<\/h2>\n

Konrad De La Fuente <\/strong>and AD Ceuta host Eibar on Friday.<\/p>\n

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

Malik Tillman <\/strong>and Bayer Leverkusen host Union Berlin on Saturday. <\/p>\n

James Sands <\/strong>and St. Pauli visit Werder Bremen on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Joe Scally, Gio Reyna <\/strong>and Borussia Moenchengladbach host Freiburg on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Timmy Chandler<\/strong> and Eintracht Frankfurt host Bayern Munich on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

Lennard Maloney<\/strong> and Mainz visit Hamburg on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Kristoffer Lund<\/strong> and Cologne visit Hoffenheim on Friday.<\/p>\n

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

Soccer 2. Bundesliga<\/h2>\n

John Tolkin<\/strong> and Holstein Kiel host Darmstadt on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Johan Gomez <\/strong>and Eintracht Braunschweig host Paderborn on Friday.<\/p>\n

Mael Corboz <\/strong>and Arminia Bielefeld host Schalke on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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

John Brooks<\/strong> and Hertha Berlin host Preussen Munster on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Soccer 3. Liga<\/h2>\n

Terrence Boyd<\/strong> and Waldhof Mannheim host Osnabruck on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

Christian<\/strong> Pulisic <\/strong>and AC Milan visit Weston McKennie<\/strong> and Juventus on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Yunus Musah<\/strong> and Atalanta host Como on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Soccer Serie B<\/h2>\n

Gianluca<\/strong> Busio<\/strong> and Venezia host Frosinone on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Klinsmann <\/strong>and Cesena host Andrija Novakovich<\/strong> and Reggiana on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

Tim Weah<\/strong> and Marseille visit Metz on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Folarin Balogun <\/strong>and Monaco host Nice on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Tanner Tessmann <\/strong>and Lyon host Mark McKenzie <\/strong>and Toulouse on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Soccer Premiere Ligue <\/h2>\n

Lindsey<\/strong> Heaps<\/strong>, Korbin<\/strong> Shrader<\/strong>, Lily Yohannes<\/strong> and Lyon visit Lens on Friday. <\/p>\n

Crystal Dunn <\/strong>and PSG host Dijon on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Portugal<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Liga Portugal<\/h2>\n

Jordan Pefok<\/strong> and Tondela visit Rio Ave on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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

Sergino<\/strong> Dest <\/strong>and PSV visit PEC Zwolle on Saturday. <\/p>\n

Zach Booth <\/strong>and Excelsior visit SC Heerenveen on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Taylor Booth<\/strong> and FC Twente host Heracles on Sunday. <\/p>\n

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

Dante Polvara<\/strong> and Aberdeen host Dundee FC on Sunday. <\/p>\n

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

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

Marlon Fossey<\/strong> is OUT (Suspension) for Standard Liege.<\/p>\n

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

George Bello<\/strong> and LASK host Hartberg on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Donovan Pines<\/strong> and Grazer AK host Wolfsberger on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

Rokas Pukstas<\/strong> and Hajduk Split visit Vukovar 91 on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

Matthew Hoppe<\/strong> and Sonderjyske visit Odense on Friday.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Amon<\/strong> and Vejle host Nordsjaelland on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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Soccer Finland<\/h2>\n
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Soccer Veikkausliga<\/h2>\n

Benji Michel <\/strong>and HJK host IF Gnistan on Friday.<\/p>\n

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

Cade<\/strong> Cowell<\/strong>, Richie<\/strong> Ledezma<\/strong> and Chivas visit Pumas on Sunday. <\/p>\n

Alex Zendejas <\/strong>and Club America host Santos Laguna on Saturday.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Soccer Two U.S. men\u2019s national team players seeking a strong conclusion before the October international break are Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. Pulisic and AC Milan take on McKennie and Juventus in Sunday\u2019s headlining Serie A showdown. Pulisic has helped the Rossoneri to a current first-place spot in Italy\u2019s top-flight, leading the club with four […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":875568,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[91888,2623,2005],"tags":[91887,5464],"class_list":{"0":"post-875567","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-abroad","8":"category-americans","9":"category-soccer","10":"tag-abroad","11":"tag-americans"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/875567","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=875567"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/875567\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/875568"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=875567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=875567"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=875567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}