{"id":903384,"date":"2026-05-04T05:17:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/04\/americans-abroad-weekend-rewind-balogun-pepi-and-more\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T05:17:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:17:25","slug":"americans-abroad-weekend-rewind-balogun-pepi-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/04\/americans-abroad-weekend-rewind-balogun-pepi-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Americans Abroad Weekend Rewind: Balogun, Pepi, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Soccer <\/p>\n

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AS Monaco\u2019s quest to return to the UEFA Champions League next season took a major boost on Saturday. <\/p>\n

Folarin Balogun <\/strong>scored his 19th goal of the season in all competitions, helping kickstart a 2-1 comeback victory over Metz. The U.S. men\u2019s national team forward has now scored four goals in his last five appearances and 12 goals in 2026, continuing to be a major player in Sebastian Pocagnoli\u2019s squad. <\/p>\n

After Metz grabbed a 1-0 lead right after halftime, Balogun responded with a confident finish in the 61st minute. Balogun received an upfield pass from Maghnes Akilouche before drilling a right-footed shot into the far corner of the net. <\/p>\n

Monaco would complete the comeback in second-half stoppage time as Ansu Fati\u2019s winner gave the visitors a crucial three points. Balogun played the full 90 minutes while Monaco jumped into sixth place and four points back of the final automatic spot for next season\u2019s Champions League competition.<\/p>\n

Up next for Balogun and Monaco is a home date with Lille on May 10.<\/p>\n

In England, Antonee<\/strong> Robinson<\/strong> started in Fulham\u2019s road loss to Arsenal. Aidan Morris <\/strong>and Middlesbrough drew at Wrexham, officially clinching their promotion playoff spot. Sam Coffey<\/strong> and Manchester City moved one step closer to lifting the WSL title. <\/p>\n

In Italy, Christian Pulisic <\/strong>came off the bench in AC Milan\u2019s loss to Sassuolo. Weston McKennie <\/strong>and Juventus were left frustrated after a draw against relegation-threatened Hellas Verona. Gianluca Busio<\/strong> helped Venezia earn automatic promotion back to Serie A.<\/p>\n

In Spain, Alex Freeman<\/strong> retained his starting spot in Villarreal\u2019s home win over Levante.<\/p>\n

In Germany, Kristoffer Lund <\/strong>assisted once in FC Koln\u2019s draw with Union Berlin. Mael Corboz<\/strong> went the distance in Arminia Bielefeld\u2019s against Bochum.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Ricardo Pepi<\/strong> started and scored in PSV\u2019s draw with Ajax. Sergino Dest<\/strong> made his long-awaited return to PSV. Auston Trusty<\/strong> and Celtic stayed alive in the Scottish Premiership title race. Donovan Pines<\/strong> went the distance in Grazer AK\u2019s league win over WSG Tirol. Bryan<\/strong> Reynolds<\/strong> assisted once in Westerlo\u2019s home draw with OH Leuven. Rokas Pukstas<\/strong> scored his ninth goal of the season for Hajduk Split. <\/p>\n

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

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Europe<\/h3>\n
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Soccer UEFA Women\u2019s Champions League<\/h2>\n

Lindsey<\/strong> Heaps<\/strong> started and played 77 minutes in Lyon\u2019s 3-1 second leg win over Arsenal on Saturday. Lyon advanced 4-3 on aggregate.<\/p>\n

Lily Yohannes<\/strong> started and played 62 minutes for Lyon. <\/p>\n

Korbin<\/strong> Shrader<\/strong> came off the bench and played 28 minutes for Lyon.<\/p>\n

Emily Fox<\/strong> started and played 90 minutes for Arsenal. <\/p>\n

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

Antonee Robinson <\/strong>started and played 90 minutes in Fulham\u2019s 3-0 loss to Arsenal on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Tyler Adams <\/strong>started and played 69 minutes in AFC Bournemouth\u2019s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Chris Richards <\/strong>came off the bench and played 14 minutes for Crystal Palace. <\/p>\n

Brenden Aaronson<\/strong> came off the bench and played 18 minutes in Leeds United\u2019s 3-1 win over Burnley on Friday.<\/p>\n

Soccer EFL Championship<\/h2>\n

George<\/strong> Campbell<\/strong> started and played 90 minutes in West Bromwich Albion\u2019s 2-1 loss to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Daryl<\/strong> Dike<\/strong> came off the bench and played 45 minutes for West Brom.<\/p>\n

Aidan Morris <\/strong>started and played 90 minutes in Middlesbrough\u2019s 2-2 draw with Wrexham on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Charlie Kelman<\/strong> came off the bench and played 12 minutes in Charlton Athletic\u2019s 3-1 loss to Swansea City on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Haji Wright<\/strong> came off the bench and played 11 minutes in Coventry City\u2019s 4-0 win over Watford on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Patrick Agyemang<\/strong> is OUT FOR SEASON<\/strong> (Achilles Injury) for Derby County. <\/p>\n

Soccer League One<\/h2>\n

Lynden Gooch<\/strong> did not dress in Huddersfield Town\u2019s 4-0 win over AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Soccer League Two<\/h2>\n

Jonathan Tomkinson<\/strong> started and played 90 minutes in Cheltenham Town\u2019s 4-1 loss to Colchester United on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Soccer WSL<\/h2>\n

Sam Coffey<\/strong> started and played 90 minutes in Manchester City\u2019s 1-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Alyssa<\/strong> Thompson<\/strong> came off the bench and played 28 minutes in Chelsea\u2019s 3-1 win over Leicester City on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Naomi<\/strong> Girma<\/strong> did not dress for Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Phallon Tullis-Joyce <\/strong>started, made ZERO<\/strong> SAVES<\/strong>, and played 90 minutes in Manchester United\u2019s 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

Alex Freeman<\/strong> started and played 90 minutes in Villarreal\u2019s 5-1 win over Levante on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Johnny Cardoso <\/strong>dressed but did not play in Atletico Madrid\u2019s 2-0 win over Valencia on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Pellegrino Matarazzo<\/strong>\u2018s Real Sociedad visit Sevilla on Monday.<\/p>\n

Soccer Segunda Liga<\/h2>\n

Konrad De La Fuente<\/strong> started, scored ONE<\/strong> GOAL<\/strong>, and played 63 minutes in AD Ceuta\u2019s 2-1 win over Sporting Gijon on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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

Kristoffer Lund<\/strong> started, registered ONE<\/strong> ASSIST<\/strong>, and played 80 minutes in FC Koln\u2019s 2-2 draw with Union Berlin on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Joe Scally <\/strong>started and played 90 minutes in Borussia Moenchengladbach\u2019s 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Gio Reyna<\/strong> came off the bench and played 20 minutes for Borussia Moenchengladbach.<\/p>\n

Mathis Albert <\/strong>dressed but did not play for Borussia Dortmund.<\/p>\n

Damion Downs<\/strong> came off the bench and played 22 minutes in Hamburg\u2019s 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. <\/p>\n

Timmy Chandler <\/strong>did not dress for Eintracht Frankfurt.<\/p>\n

Lennard Maloney<\/strong> came off the bench and played six minutes in Mainz\u2019s 2-1 win over St. Pauli on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Malik Tillman <\/strong>came off the bench and played five minutes in Bayer Leverkusen\u2019s 4-1 win over RB Leipzig on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Cole<\/strong> Campbell<\/strong> dressed but did not play in Hoffenheim\u2019s 3-3 draw with Stuttgart on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Kevin Paredes<\/strong> dressed but did not play in Wolfsburg\u2019s 1-1 draw with Freiburg on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Noahkai Banks<\/strong> dressed but did not play in Augsburg\u2019s 3-1 win over Werder Bremen on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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

Soccer 2. Bundesliga<\/h2>\n

Johan Gomez<\/strong> started and played 90 minutes in Eintracht Braunschweig\u2019s 2-0 loss to Holstein Kiel on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Mael Corboz<\/strong> started and played 90 minutes in Arminia Bielefeld\u2019s 1-1 draw with Bochum on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Maxi<\/strong> Dietz<\/strong>, Julian<\/strong> Green<\/strong> dressed but did not play in Greuther Furth\u2019s 1-1 draw with Nuremberg on Sunday.<\/p>\n

John Brooks <\/strong>did not dress in Hertha Berlin\u2019s 1-0 loss to Magdeburg on Sunday.<\/p>\n

John Tolkin<\/strong> is OUT (Injury) for Holstein Kiel.<\/p>\n

Soccer 3. Liga<\/h2>\n

Terrence<\/strong> Boyd<\/strong> started and played 70 minutes in Waldhof Mannheim\u2019s 2-0 loss to Saarbrucken on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Mason Toye <\/strong>did not dress in Ingolstadt\u2019s 5-3 loss to Erzgebirge Are on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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

Weston McKennie<\/strong> started and played 90 minutes in Juventus\u2019 1-1 draw with Hellas Verona on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Christian<\/strong> Pulisic <\/strong>came off the bench and played 31 minutes in AC Milan\u2019s 2-0 loss to Sassuolo on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Yunus Musah<\/strong> came off the bench and played five minutes in Atalanta\u2019s 0-0 draw with Genoa on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Ben Cremaschi <\/strong>is OUT FOR SEASON <\/strong>(Meniscus Injury) for Parma.<\/p>\n

Soccer Serie B<\/h2>\n

Gianluca<\/strong> Busio<\/strong> started and played 90 minutes in Venezia\u2019s 2-2 draw with Spezia on Friday.<\/p>\n

Andrija Novakovich<\/strong> came off the bench and played 32 minutes in Reggiana\u2019s 2-1 loss to Modena on Friday.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Klinsmann <\/strong>is OUT FOR SEASON (Neck Injury) for Cesena.<\/p>\n

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

Folarin Balogun <\/strong>started, scored ONE<\/strong> GOAL<\/strong>, and played 90 minutes in Monaco\u2019s 2-1 win over Metz on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Mark McKenzie <\/strong>started and played 90 minutes in Toulouse\u2019s 2-1 win over Strasbourg on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Tim Weah <\/strong>did not dress (Suspension) in Marseille\u2019s 3-0 loss to Nantes on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Tanner Tessmann <\/strong>did not dress in Lyon\u2019s 4-2 win over Rennes on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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

Ricardo<\/strong> Pepi<\/strong> started, scored ONE<\/strong> GOAL<\/strong>, and played 72 minutes in PSV\u2019s 2-2 draw with Ajax on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Sergino<\/strong> Dest<\/strong> came off the bench and played 30 minutes for PSV.<\/p>\n

Taylor Booth<\/strong> dressed but did not play in FC Twente\u2019s 2-2 draw with AZ Alkmaar on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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

Auston Trusty<\/strong> started and played 90 minutes in Celtic\u2019s 2-1 win over Hibernian 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>dressed but did not play in Tondela\u2019s 1-0 win over Casa Pia on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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

Bryan<\/strong> Reynolds<\/strong> started, registered ONE<\/strong> ASSIST<\/strong>, and played 90 minutes in Westerlo\u2019s 3-3 draw with OH Leuven on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Marlon Fossey <\/strong>started and played 55 minutes in Standard Liege\u2019s 5-0 win over Royal Antwerp on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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

Erik Palmer-Brown<\/strong> started and played 90 minutes in Panathinaikos\u2019 0-0 draw with AEK Athens on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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

Matthew Hoppe<\/strong> started and played 68 minutes in Sonderjyske\u2019s 2-1 loss to AGF Aarhus on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Gavin Beavers <\/strong>dressed but did not play in Brondby\u2019s 1-1 draw with Nordsjaelland on Friday.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Amon<\/strong> came off the bench and played 14 minutes in Vejle\u2019s 1-0 loss to Randers on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Soccer 1. Division<\/h2>\n

Neil<\/strong> Pierre<\/strong> started and played 90 minutes in Lyngby\u2019s 1-1 draw with Hillerod on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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Austria<\/h3>\n
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Soccer Cup Final<\/h2>\n

Sam Adineran <\/strong>started, scored TWO<\/strong> GOALS<\/strong>, and played 120 minutes in LASK\u2019s 4-2 extra time win over Rheindorf Altach on Friday.<\/p>\n

George Bello<\/strong> started, scored ONE GOAL<\/strong>, and played 120 minutes for LASK.<\/p>\n

Soccer Bundesliga<\/h2>\n

Donovan Pines <\/strong>started and played 90 minutes in Grazer AK\u2019s 4-0 win over 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>started, scored ONE<\/strong> GOAL<\/strong>, and played 82 minutes in Hajduk Split\u2019s 3-1 win over NK Varazdin on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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

Alex Zendejas<\/strong> started, scored ONE<\/strong> PENALTY<\/strong> KICK<\/strong> GOAL<\/strong>, and played 90 minutes in Club America\u2019s 3-3 first leg draw with Pumas UNAM on Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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