{"id":893170,"date":"2026-03-21T02:17:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T07:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/21\/americans-abroad-weekend-preview-balogun-faces-tessmann-and-more-2\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T02:17:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T07:17:09","slug":"americans-abroad-weekend-preview-balogun-faces-tessmann-and-more-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/21\/americans-abroad-weekend-preview-balogun-faces-tessmann-and-more-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Americans Abroad Weekend Preview: Balogun faces Tessmann, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Soccer <\/p>\n

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Two of the U.S. men\u2019s national team March call-ups will face off in a crucial top-six Ligue 1 showdown. <\/p>\n

Folarin<\/strong> Balogun<\/strong> and Monaco travel to Tanner Tessmann <\/strong>and Lyon as both clubs seek a winning end to the month. Both players have been named to Mauricio Pochettino\u2019s 27-player roster this month, but first will meet for the second time this season.<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Tessmann has remained a consistent performer for Lyon across multiple competitions despite the club\u2019s recent exit from the Europa League. The thriving midfielder has also featured as a centerback at times, showing his versatility in Paulo Fonseca\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n

Lyon won the reverse fixture 3-1 back in January and will be seeking a season sweep at the Groupama Stadium. <\/p>\n

In England, Antonee Robinson <\/strong>and Fulham host Burnley in EPL play. Patrick Agyemang<\/strong> and Derby County host Birmingham City in EFL Championship action. Brenden Aaronson<\/strong> and Leeds United face off with Brentford.<\/p>\n

In Spain, Johnny Cardoso<\/strong> and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid take on rivals Real Madrid. <\/p>\n

In Italy, Christian<\/strong> Pulisic <\/strong>and AC Milan host Torino while Weston McKennie<\/strong> and Juventus host Sassuolo. <\/p>\n

In Germany, Joe Scally, Gio Reyna <\/strong>and Borussia Moenchengladbach visit Kristoffer Lund<\/strong>. Nohakai<\/strong> Banks<\/strong> and Augsburg face off with Stuttgart.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Auston Trusty<\/strong> and Celtic face off with Dundee United in Scotland. Bryan Reynolds <\/strong>and Westerlo face Standard Liege in Belgian league play. Matthew Hoppe<\/strong> and Sonderjyske visit Nordsjaelland in Superliagen action. George Bello<\/strong> and LASK take on Rapid Vienna. Rokas Pukstas <\/strong>and Hajduk Split visit Vukovar in Croatia. <\/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 host Burnley on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

Chris Richards <\/strong>and Crystal Palace are OFF this weekend.<\/p>\n

Tyler Adams<\/strong> is OUT (Injury) for Bournemouth.<\/p>\n

Soccer EFL Championship<\/h2>\n

Patrick Agyemang<\/strong> and Derby County host Birmingham City on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Haji Wright<\/strong> and Coventry City visit Swansea City on Saturday.<\/p>\n

George<\/strong> Campbell<\/strong>, Daryl<\/strong> Dike<\/strong> and West Bromwich Albion visit Bristol City on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

Charlie Kelman<\/strong> and Charlton Athletic host Norwich City on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Soccer League One<\/h2>\n

Lynden Gooch<\/strong> and Huddersfield Town visit Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Soccer League Two<\/h2>\n

Jonathan Tomkinson<\/strong> and Cheltenham Town visit Notts County on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Soccer WSL<\/h2>\n

Emily Fox <\/strong>and Arsenal host West Ham United on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Sam Coffey <\/strong>and Manchester City host Tottenham on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Naomi<\/strong> Girma<\/strong>, Alyssa Thompson<\/strong> and Chelsea visit London City Lionesses on Saturday. <\/p>\n

Phallon Tullis-Joyce <\/strong>and Manchester United host Everton 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 Real Madrid on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Alex Freeman<\/strong> and Villarreal host Real Sociedad on Friday.<\/p>\n

Soccer Segunda Liga<\/h2>\n

Konrad De La Fuente<\/strong> and AD Ceuta visit Leganes on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

Noahkai Banks<\/strong> and Augsburg host Stuttgart on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Malik Tillman <\/strong>and Bayer Leverkusen visit FC Heidenheim on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Joe Scally, Gio Reyna <\/strong>and Borussia Moenchengladbach visit Kristoffer Lund<\/strong> and FC Koln on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Damion Downs<\/strong> and Hamburg visit Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. <\/p>\n

Kevin Paredes<\/strong> and Wolfsburg host Werder Bremen on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Lennard Maloney<\/strong> and Mainz host Timmy Chandler <\/strong>and Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Cole<\/strong> Campbell<\/strong> and Hoffenheim visit RB Leipzig on Friday.<\/p>\n

James Sands <\/strong>is OUT FOR SEASON for St. Pauli.<\/p>\n

Soccer 2. Bundesliga<\/h2>\n

Mael Corboz<\/strong> and Arminia Bielefeld visit Elversberg on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Maxi<\/strong> Dietz<\/strong> and Greuther Furth visit Karlsruher on Friday.<\/p>\n

Johan Gomez<\/strong> and Eintracht Braunschweig visit Hannover on Friday.<\/p>\n

John Tolkin<\/strong> and Holstein Kiel visit Bochum on Sunday.<\/p>\n

John Brooks <\/strong>and Hertha Berlin visit Fortuna Dusseldorf on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Julian<\/strong> Green<\/strong> is OUT (Injury) for Greuther Furth.<\/p>\n

Soccer 3. Liga<\/h2>\n

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

Mason Toye <\/strong>and Ingolstadt host Alemannia Aachen on Sunday.<\/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 host Torino on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Weston McKennie<\/strong> and Juventus host Sassuolo on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Yunus Musah<\/strong> and Atalanta host Hellas Verona on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Ben Cremaschi <\/strong>and Parma host Cremonese on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Soccer Serie B<\/h2>\n

Gianluca<\/strong> Busio<\/strong> and Venezia visit Monza on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Andrija Novakovich<\/strong> and Reggiana visit Virtus Entella on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Klinsmann <\/strong>and Cesena host Catanzaro on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

Folarin Balogun <\/strong>and Monaco visit Tanner Tessmann <\/strong>and Lyon on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Mark McKenzie <\/strong>and Toulouse host Lorient on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Tim Weah <\/strong>and Marseille host Lille on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Soccer Premiere Ligue <\/h2>\n

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

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

Ricardo<\/strong> Pepi<\/strong> and PSV visit Telstar on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Taylor Booth<\/strong> and FC Twente visit Fortuna Sittard on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Sergino<\/strong> Dest<\/strong> is OUT (Injury) for PSV.<\/p>\n

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

Auston Trusty<\/strong> and Celtic visit Dundee United on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Cameron Carter-Vickers<\/strong> is OUT (Achilles injury).<\/p>\n

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

Jordan Pefok <\/strong>and Tondela host AVS Futebol on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Belgium<\/h3>\n
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Soccer First Division A<\/h2>\n

Bryan<\/strong> Reynolds<\/strong> and Westerlo visit Marlon Fossey <\/strong>and Standard Liege on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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

Erik Palmer-Brown<\/strong> is OUT (Injury) for Panathinaikos.<\/p>\n

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

Matthew Hoppe<\/strong> and Sonderjyske visit Nordsjaelland on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Amon<\/strong> and Vejle host Odense on Friday.<\/p>\n

Gavin Beavers <\/strong>and Brondby visit AGF Aarhus on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Soccer 1. Division<\/h2>\n

Neil<\/strong> Pierre<\/strong> and Lyngby visit HB Koge on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

George Bello, Sam Adineran <\/strong>and LASK visit Rapid Vienna on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Donovan Pines <\/strong>and Grazer AK visit WSG Tirol on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Danny Leyva<\/strong> and Necaxa host Club Tijuana on Friday.<\/p>\n

Alex Zendejas<\/strong> and Club America visit Pumas on Saturday.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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