Preview of American players abroad: Weah, McKennie, and others

Americans Abroad Midweek Preview: Weah, McKennie, and more



Juventus’ Serie A hopes may be dashed, but they still have a shot at reaching the Coppa Italia Final. Tim Weah, Weston McKennie, and the rest of the team will face Lazio in the semifinal showdown. McKennie and Weah will aim to lift a trophy at the club level before pursuing U.S. men’s national team aspirations this summer. In England, Auston Trusty and Sheffield United will play against Manchester United, while Haji Wright and Coventry City host Hull City. Folarin Balogun and AS Monaco will face Lille in France. Alex Zendejas and Club America will continue their CONCACAF Champions Cup journey.

In England, Bournemouth with Tyler Adams will visit Wolves, Sheffield United with Auston Trusty will play against Manchester United, and Crystal Palace with Chris Richards will host Newcastle United. In the Championship, Haji Wright’s Coventry City will face Hull City. In League Two, Jonathan Tomkinson and Bradford City will visit Barrow.

In Italy’s Coppa Italia, Weston McKennie, and Tim Weah will lead Juventus in a match against Lazio. Juventus currently holds a 2-0 lead on aggregate. In France, Folarin Balogun’s AS Monaco will host Lille. In the Eredivisie, Malik Tillman and Ricardo Pepi’s PSV will visit Heerenveen. In the Pro League in Belgium, Mark McKenzie and Genk will visit Cercle Brugge, while Bryan Reynolds and Griffin Yow’s Westerlo will host OH Leuven. In Austria’s Bundesliga, George Bello’s LASK will play against Hartberg, and Sebastian Soto’s Austria Klagenfurt will host Red Bull Salzburg. In the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Alex Zendejas and Club America will host Pachuca.