ALL POSTS TAGGED "Weston McKennie"
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/ 35 days agoJuve: Weah back, McKennie targets Champions League return
Juventus are gearing up for a crucial Serie A clash against Lazio this weekend, with several players facing injury concerns. Among them is U.S. international Timothy Weah, who will likely make his return. Particularly, after recovering from an ankle injury that sidelined him during the recent international break. Meanwhile, fellow American Weston McKennie will miss […]
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/ 47 days agoWeston McKennie emerges again as comeback star of Juventus
While highs and lows are an inevitable part of football, Weston McKennie seems to be trapped in a never-ending rollercoaster since setting foot at Juventus. The American’s unusual story with the Old Lady dates back to the agonizing COVID-19 period. The Bundesliga was the first top European league to resume action on the pitch. Then-Juventus […]
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/ 52 days agoHighest-scoring American goalscorers in Champions League
American goalscorers have been popping up in the reshaped UEFA Champions League in the early part of the 2024/25 season. Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie made headlines in the opening week. They were the first US Men's National Team (USMNT) players to score for their clubs, AC Milan and Juventus, on the same day in […]
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/ 59 days agoHow to help Vlahovic score: McKennie vents anger at Juve draw
Weston McKennie and Juve continued their frustrating run in Serie A with a 0-0 draw against Napoli this past weekend; extending their winless streak in the league. Despite coming off a promising 3-1 victory against PSV in the Champions League, the Bianconeri were unable to replicate that form; resulting in their third consecutive goalless draw […]
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/ 61 days agoThe reason McKennie rejected Aston Villa to stay at Juventus
Weston McKennie denied a move to Aston Villa this summer, and he subsequently highlighted his deep commitment to Juventus. It came at the cost of potentially earning a higher salary. The American midfielder has been a key player for the Italian giants over the past few seasons. Therefore, he turned down a better offer from […]
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/ 63 days agoJuventus coach Motta: McKennie deserving of starting role
Weston McKennie’s resurgence at Juventus was marked by a memorable performance in the club's 3-1 UEFA Champions League victory over PSV. The USMNT midfielder started the match and delivered a key goal. That helped Juventus secure three points in the new Champions League phase. McKennie, once seemingly on the verge of leaving the club, is […]
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/ 64 days agoAmericans find the scoresheet in Champions League openers
The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League kicked off its new-look league phase on Tuesday with a six-game slate. American fans of the competition had their eyes on different games for different reasons. Three teams with Americans in the squad started their Champions League campaigns. Moreover, each of those teams had multiple Americans in action. While playing […]
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/ 65 days agoJuve's Motta contemplates using McKennie in new position
Juventus manager Thiago Motta is reportedly using Weston McKennie in a new position during training. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the United States men's national star is being deployed as a winger in practice sessions. McKennie typically features in the middle of the pitch as a central midfielder. The American's future was previously up in […]
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/ 97 days agoMcKennie's gamble creates a no-win situation at Juventus
Weston McKennie looks likely to stay at Juventus for the 2024/25 season. The USMNT star has been linked with a move away from the Old Lady for much of the summer. A transfer to Aston Villa was previously agreed upon between the two clubs, but McKennie blocked the deal. Instead, the American was hoping for […]
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/ 118 days agoUSMNT duo Tessmann and McKennie to join forces next season?
As the summer transfer window heats up, Fiorentina are making strategic moves to bolster their midfield with an eye on USMNT talents Weston McKennie and Tanner Tessmann. Following their acquisition of Monza midfielder Andrea Colpani, Fiorentina’s next targets are McKennie, currently with Juventus, and Tessmann from Venezia. Weston McKennie has been prominently placed in the […]
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/ 123 days agoExit closer? McKennie left out of Juventus' preseason squad
Juventus will embark on their preseason training retreat in Germany, but not all of their squad will be joining them. Coach Thiago Motta has decided to leave behind several players, including high-profile names such as Federico Chiesa and Weston McKennie. The team will spend a week at the World of Sports complex in Herzogenaurach. It […]
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/ 131 days agoInter Miami becomes latest team to show interest in McKennie
United States men's national team star Weston McKennie is now being linked with Inter Miami. The midfielder has been plying his trade in Europe ever since joining Schalke's academy back in 2016. While with the German side, McKennie made a name for himself during three fairly successful seasons. His progress with Schalke earned the midfielder […]
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/ 145 days agoNew option? Mourinho's Fenerbahce to rival MLS for McKennie
Juventus are supposedly attempting to sell American midfielder Weston McKennie, so it seems his time there is ending, and Fenerbahce are looking to bring him to Turkey. Thiago Motta, Juventus' new coach, has made it plain that McKennie is not part of the team's long-term strategy. Thus, the Bianconeri are hoping to clear some space […]
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/ 153 days agoUSMNT star's Premier League move off after swap deal collapse
A massive swap deal between Aston Villa and Juventus mixed up in the last few days after the exclusion of Weston McKennie. The two teams had previously agreed on a deal that would move Douglas Luiz to the Italian giants. In turn, the Old Lady was sending multiple players to the Birmingham-based club. One of […]
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/ 170 days agoUSMNT star at center of Premier League, Serie A player swap
Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie was a popular name on the transfer rumor mill last summer, and links to Aston Villa put him there again. The American had a strong season with the Bianconeri in 2023/24. He established himself in Massimiliano Allegri's squad with 34 Serie A appearances. From a deeper role, he notched seven assists […]