USMNT stars are scattered across Europe and North America this weekend with pivotal matches in the English Championship, Bundesliga, Serie A, and MLS. From relegation battles in Germany to a blockbuster Serie A clash featuring Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, the action is thick with international implications. Here’s a breakdown of the key fixtures and players to watch.
Antonee Robinson returns to the Fulham starting XI for Saturday’s clash with fourth-place Aston Villa on USA Network. The 26-year-old defender has started four straight matches but was rested in the 0-0 draw with Brentford. Fulham sit 12th, 14 points clear of the relegation zone with five matches to play. Villa, in fourth, are eight points ahead of Brighton for a Champions League spot.
Daryl Dike has been a bright spot for West Bromwich Albion, scoring in two straight matches against Leeds and Brentford. The 23-year-old striker has 10 Championship goals this season. West Brom are six points from safety with two matches left. They face third-place Ipswich Town, who trail automatic promotion by four points with a game in hand.
In the Bundesliga, Joe Scally scored for Borussia Monchengladbach in a 1-1 draw with Mainz last weekend. Gladbach are five points ahead of St. Pauli for the relegation playoff spot. Scally’s side faces Wolfsburg, who need a win to stay in the playoff race.
Tanner Tessmann continues to rotate in and out of Lyon’s lineup, coming off the bench in their 2-1 win over PSG. Lyon are third in Ligue 1, currently guaranteed a Champions League spot. Tessmann has played 30 minutes in three of his last four matches.
In MLS, key USMNT players are set to feature in several must-watch matches. Tim Ream will start for Nashville SC against Charlotte FC on Saturday. Ream, 31, has started all 28 games for Nashville this season. In Seattle, Cristian Roldan will look to continue his strong form as the Sounders host FC Dallas.
Sunday brings the biggest USMNT matchup of the weekend: Christian Pulisic and AC Milan host Weston McKennie and Juventus in Serie A. Pulisic scored in Milan’s 1-0 win over Hellas Verona last week, while McKennie assisted on Juventus’ second goal in a 2-0 win over Bologna. Milan sit third in the table, three points ahead of Juventus with six matches to play.
Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United will face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at 10 a.m. ET. Leeds are coming off a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth while Chelsea have fired manager Liam Rosenior after a poor run of form.
The action continues next week with more USMNT players set to feature in crucial matches. Playoff races in the Championship and Bundesliga will heat up, and the MLS regular season enters its final stretch.
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