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Josh Sargent limps off with ankle injury in Norwich City’s first leg draw

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Josh Sargent did not finish Sunday’s match for Norwich City but is expected to be available for this week’s second leg at Elland Road. Sargent started and played 84 minutes at Carrow Road on Sunday in the Canaries’ 0-0 first leg draw of…

Sunday, May 12

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Americans Abroad Weekend Rewind: Polvara, Pulisic, and more

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Christian Pulisic scores brace in AC Milan romp

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Christian Pulisic is ending his Serie A campaign on a very strong note. Pulisic scored twice on Saturday as AC Milan rolled past Cagliari 5-1 at the San Siro. The U.S. men’s national team attacker logged 90 minutes as the Rossoneri padded…

Saturday, May 11

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Cameron Carter-Vickers, Celtic down Rangers to all but seal Premiership title

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Bearing a major turnaround in the final two matches of the Scottish Premiership season, the league title looks to be heading back to Celtic Park. Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic all but sealed the league crown after defeating rivals…

Tessmann, Busio, Lund set for Serie B promotion playoffs

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A trio of American players are set for involvement in the Serie B promotion playoffs. Tanner Tessmann, Gianluca Busio, and Kristoffer Lund all concluded their regular season schedules on Friday, sealing top-eight finishes with their…

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PSV acquires Malik Tillman in permanent deal from Bayern Munich

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Malik Tillman’s impressive loan spell at PSV has led to the U.S. men’s national team star earning a permanent move to the club. Tillman joined PSV on a permanent transfer from Bayern Munich, signing with the club until June 2028. The news…

Friday, May 10

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U.S. Men’s Olympic Team to face Japan on June 11 in final friendly

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The U.S. men’s Olympic national team will visit Kansas City, Kansas for its final friendly before embarking to Paris, France. Japan will oppose Marko Mitrovic’s squad on June 11 in the final pre-Olympic friendly for the Americans, U.S.…

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Tyler Adams back available for Bournemouth

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Tyler Adams’ frustrating period on the Bournemouth sidelines is set to come to an end this weekend. Adams is expected back in the Bournemouth squad this weekend for Saturday’s English Premier League showdown with Brentford. The U.S. men’s…

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Report: PSV declines Sergino Dest’s purchase option from Barcelona

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Sergino Dest will reportedly head back to Barcelona as he begins his rehabilitation spell following a torn ACL. PSV has declined Dest’s purchase option from Barcelona, ESPN reported Friday. Dest was linked with a potential permanent move…

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Americans Abroad Weekend Preview: Robinson, Sargent, and more

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U.S. men’s national team left back Antonee Robinson was previously linked with a potential move to Manchester City and the 26-year-old will try and get the better of the title-chasing suitors this Saturday in London. Robinson and Fulham…

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Brenden Aaronson expected to have “plenty of suitors” this summer

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A long-term stay with Leeds United looks very unlikely for American midfielder Brenden Aaronson, but one of his former managers doesn’t expect him to wait long for a move elsewhere. Jesse Marsch believes that Aaronson will be on the radar…

USMNT Olympic squad sees Guinea round out Group A

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The U.S. men’s olympic national team learned its final group stage opponent for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Guinea rounded out Group A after defeating Indonesia 1-0 on Thursday in a playoff qualifying match. The Americans will now…

Sounders, LAFC, Atlanta United headline U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 field

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The 2024 U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 field is set. Thursday’s draw featured all 16 winners from this week’s Round of 32 action, which includes six MLS clubs and one MLS NEXT Pro side. LAFC, Seattle Sounders, FC Dallas, Sporting KC, San Jose…

Thursday, May 9

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Cavan Sullivan focusing on Union role after signing historic MLS deal

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Cavan Sullivan has put pen to paper on his first MLS contract and now after committing his short-term future with his hometown Philadelphia Union, the 14-year-old prodigy is ready to get to work on his goals. Sullivan signed the most…

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Union sign Cavan Sullivan to record homegrown deal

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The Philadelphia Union have officially made their youngest signing in franchise history. Cavan Sullivan signed an MLS-record homegrown contract with the club, Philadelphia announced Thursday. The 14-year-old’s contract will run through the…

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McKennie, Weah, Reyna and the other Americans to watch in Europe

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For several U.S. men’s national team stars and fringe players, the final weeks of the European season will bring different goals for each of them. Weston McKennie and Tim Weah will not only try to lift the Coppa Italia trophy later this…

Wednesday, May 8

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Keyrol Figueroa signs pro contract with Liverpool

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Keyrol Figueroa’s impressive time with Liverpool’s youth teams have earned him a first professional contract. Figueroa signed with the Reds first team on Tuesday, continuing an impressive rise with the franchise. The 17-year-old forward…

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San Jose Earthquakes, Luis Suarez headline the Best of MLS for Week 11

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By Favian Renkel and Justin Ruderman Welcome back to Week No. 11 of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. This week saw multiple…

Tuesday, May 7

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Weston McKennie on Juventus future: “Hopefully we can work it out”

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Weston McKennie has one year remaining on his Juventus contract and the American midfielder is hoping a longer deal can be struck. McKennie has enjoyed a stellar return to Turin after his loan spell at Leeds United last season. The U.S.…

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Chris Richards shines as Crystal Palace demolish Manchester United

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For the first time in club history, Crystal Palace completed a league double over Manchester United with American defender Chris Richards getting in on the fun. Richards registered one assist and played 90 minutes as the Eagles demolished…

Monday, May 6

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Americans Abroad Player of the Week: Christian Pulisic

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Christian Pulisic won’t be lifting a trophy with AC Milan in his first season in Italy, but it didn’t stop the U.S. men’s national team star from adding to his statistics on Sunday. Pulisic registered his eighth Serie A assist of the…

Sunday, May 5

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Americans Abroad Weekend Rewind: Aaronson, Pulisic, and more

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Brenden Aaronson did his best to try and help Union Berlin to a crucial three points on Sunday but even his impactful substitute performance wasn’t enough. Aaronson assisted once in Union Berlin’s 4-3 home loss to Bochum, keeping them just…

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Tillman, Dest, Pepi, Stewart clinch Eredivisie title with PSV

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PSV returned to the top of the Eredivisie summit on Sunday by clinching its 25th league title in style. Peter Bosz’s men defeated Sparta Rotterdam 4-2 on Sunday, scoring twice in the second half to take the lead and eventually pull away at…

Jack McGlynn’s “really good strike” helps Union avoid latest slip-up

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Through the opening 33 minutes at Audi Field on Saturday night, it certainly would’ve felt like deja-vu for the Philadelphia Union, but Jack McGlynn rose to the occasion in the second half to help Jim Curtin’s side leave the Nation’s…

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A closer look at the seasons for Wright, Cannon, and more in England

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Many of the English Leagues have concluded their 2023-24 campaigns, ending the competitive schedules for several American players. Haji Wright enjoyed a positive debut in England this season for Coventry City, helping Mark Robins’ squad…

Saturday, May 4

Josh Sargent, Norwich City to face Leeds United in promotion playoffs

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A pair of Americans stand in Leeds United’s way of reaching Wembley Stadium later this month. Josh Sargent and the rest of David Wagner’s Norwich City squad face off with the Lilywhites in the EFL Championship promotion playoffs over the…

Friday, May 3

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Tyler Adams remains out for Bournemouth due to back injury

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Tyler Adams’ frustrating period on the Bournemouth sidelines will unfortunately continue this weekend. Adams will not be in the squad for Bournemouth’s trip to Arsenal, manager Andoni Iraola confirmed Friday. The U.S. men’s national team…

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Report: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid among European clubs interested in Johnny Cardoso

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Johnny Cardoso’s impressive start to life at Real Betis has reportedly attracted the interest of several other Spanish and European suitors. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid headline a group of European clubs that are interested in Cardoso’s…

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Americans Abroad Weekend Preview: Richards, Reyna, and more

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Crystal Palace is riding a strong run of form to close the 2023-24 English Premier League season and Monday’s showdown with Manchester United will be the latest test for the high-flying Eagles. U.S. men’s national team defender Chris…

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USWNT defender Kelley O’Hara to retire at end of 2024 NWSL season

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One of the U.S. women’s national team’s prominent modern-day defenders is calling it a career. Kelley O’Hara will retire from professional soccer at the conclusion of the 2024 NWSL season, U.S. Soccer announced Thursday. O’Hara featured in…