In a midweek roundup of USMNT players performing in Europe, notable highlights include Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah contributing to AC Milan’s emphatic 3-1 victory over AS Roma in the Coppa Italia quarterfinals. Pulisic was substituted in the 59th minute, while Musah exited in the 90th. AC Milan’s Tammy Abraham demonstrated his prowess by scoring both the opening and second goals in the 16th and 42nd minutes, respectively. Although AS Roma managed to pull one back in the 54th minute, Joao Felix secured the win for Milan with a goal in the 71st minute.
On a less favorable note, Mark McKenzie and Toulouse faced disappointment, bowing out of the Coupe de France in the round of 16 after a 2-0 loss to Guingamp. Toulouse conceded the first goal in the 52nd minute, with Guingamp sealing their victory in the closing minutes.
Brenden Aaronson had a strong outing for Leeds United, contributing to their 2-0 win over Coventry City in the Championship. He was substituted in stoppage time, after Leeds took an early lead through Joel Piroe in the 17th minute, followed by Jayden Bogle’s goal just nine minutes later.
In another highlight, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty were pivotal in Celtic’s impressive 6-0 victory against Dundee in the Scottish Premiership. Penalty conversions from Arne Engles and a brace from Daizen Maeda showcased Celtic’s dominance throughout the match.
Notably, Richy Ledezma, Sergino Dest, Malik Tillman, and Ricardo Pepi were among those who did not play, as were Haji Wright, who was unused in Leeds’ victory.
Looking ahead, the soccer TV schedule features a variety of matches across various leagues including the Pro League, Ligue 1, Serie A, and La Liga, with fans having ample opportunities to catch their favorite teams in action.
This week’s performances by USMNT players signal strong potential for the team at both club and international levels, with players like Pulisic and Musah showing they can thrive in high-pressure matches such as those in the Coppa Italia. Overall, the current form of these athletes bodes well for future competitions, encouraging optimism among US soccer supporters.