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/ 443 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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/ 443 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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/ 475 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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/ 496 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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/ 502 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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/ 509 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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/ 523 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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/ 532 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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/ 548 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 […]

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/ 575 days agoJuventus won't budge: McKennie salary demands revealed
Weston McKennie may still play for Juventus for another year, but he is aiming for a new, richer contract. Following his unimpressive loan stint at Leeds United last season, McKennie has made an outstanding return in Turin. This season, the American midfielder has played over 2,800 minutes for Massimiliano Allegri's side. He has thus appeared […]

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/ 586 days agoPulisic and McKennie had comical obstacle to overcome in Serie A
The ancient grounds of Serie A have been blessed by a considerable inflow of American talent in recent years, with Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie two of the most recent. This spike not only shows that the world of soccer is changing, but it also shows how well-respected American players are becoming abroad. Christian Pulisic […]

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/ 600 days agoNon-European clubs eye McKennie amid Juventus deadlock
Coming into the Juventus preseason, the future of Weston McKennie was totally up in the air. Because of their difficult financial situation, the Turin giants were considering selling the American midfielder. As they faced a season devoid of European competition and potential sanctions from UEFA, selling him became their only choice. On the contrary, McKennie […]

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/ 630 days agoNo future at Juventus? McKennie ponders Premier League return
As the 2023-24 Juventus season has progressed, Weston McKennie has emerged as the team's star midfielder. It was obvious before his two-assist performance against Atalanta last Saturday. Although the Bianconeri have had a very up-and-down season this year, he has been a vital part of it all. Juventus are still on course to make it […]