Midweek soccer is in full swing across Europe and MLS, with three major cup semifinals and a host of international fixtures featuring U.S. men’s national team players. From the Coupe de France to the DFB Pokal and MLS action, the week offers plenty of highlights for fans tracking the USMNT's global stars.
Mark McKenzie and Toulouse face Lens in the Coupe de France semifinal on Tuesday at 3:10 p.m. EST. The match on FS2 and FOX Deportes will test the 26-year-old center back as Toulouse aim to reach their first final since 2006. Meanwhile, Malik Tillman and Bayer Leverkusen host Bayern Munich in the DFB Pokal semifinal on Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. EST. Tillman, 18, has already scored twice in the competition this season, and Leverkusen will look to extend their perfect run to a potential final.
In MLS, FC Cincinnati welcome NYCFC on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Miles Robinson and Roman Celentano will be key for the visitors, who are chasing a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Cincinnati currently sit in fifth place with 33 points, just five behind third-place Columbus Crew. The Crew host LA Galaxy the same night, with Patrick Schulte and Max Arfsten expected to start in goal for the home side.
NY Red Bulls take on DC United at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday in a battle of Eastern Conference teams with playoff aspirations. Ethan Horvath, Cade Cowell, and Adri Mehmeti will be vital for the Red Bulls, who are in sixth with 30 points. DC United, by contrast, sit in 11th with 24 points and will need a strong performance to climb the table.
Elsewhere, Inter Miami travel to Real Salt Lake on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo will look to contain one of the league’s most explosive teams in Miami. RSL are currently in 10th place in the West with 27 points.
Looking ahead, the week continues with PSV hosting PEC Zwolle on Thursday at 3 p.m., featuring Ricardo Pepi and possibly Sergiño Dest. Pepi has 11 goals in 16 Eredivisie games this season and will be a key player for the Dutch giants.
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