Europe

Christian Pulisic scores and assists vs. Barcelona 15 minutes into his first start of AC Milan’s preseason

Christian Pulisic looks set for another terrific season in Italy as he impressed during his first start for AC Milan in the 2024-25 preseason. AC Milan drew Barcelona 2-2 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday with the American involved in both of his side’s goals.

This was Milan’s third and final preseason game of their USA tour having already faced Manchester City and Real Madrid. Pulisic was brought on as a substitute in both of those games.

Brazil stun tournament favorites Spain 4-2 and will play USWNT in gold medal match

PARIS — Brazil reached the Olympic women's football final as they claimed a stunning 4-2 win over world champions Spain in Marseille on Tuesday and will face the United States for the gold medal.

Playing their sixth Olympic semi, Brazil capitalized on a number of Spanish defensive mistakes to reach Saturday's final at Parc des Princes where they will seek a maiden title against four-time champions USA.

Americans in Europe: Potential transfers for the 2024-25 season

As the transfer window heats up, several American players in Europe are poised for significant moves. 

Some may be stepping back from elite clubs in the top leagues to seek more playing time and development opportunities, while others are eyeing a jump to bigger, more prestigious clubs. 

Here's a look at the American players who might be switching clubs soon and what these moves could mean for their careers.

American players in Europe that could see a transfer for the 2024-25 season

Weston McKennie - Juventus

Canada’s Olympic rollercoaster ends with quarterfinal defeat to Germany

PARIS — Germany will face the United States in the semi-finals of the Olympic women's football tournament, while Spain will take on Brazil after a frenetic day of quarter-final action marked by late goals and plenty of shootout drama on Saturday.

Defending champions Canada's rollercoaster ride at the Games ended with penalties heartbreak after a 0-0 draw with Germany in Marseille, with goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger saving twice and scoring the winner to send "Die Nationalelf" through.

France head coach Thierry Henry upset with his players for brawl with Argentina after quarterfinal

PARIS — France coach Thierry Henry called the behavior of some of his players unacceptable after their 1-0 Olympic quarter-final victory over Argentina in Bordeaux ended in a brawl and a red card for midfielder Enzo Millot.

Hosts France knocked out Argentina on Friday to avenge the country's defeat in the last World Cup final in a bitter rivalry recently fuelled by a video of Argentine players directing chants labelled as racist at French players.

Fights break out after Thierry Henry’s France best Argentina in Olympic quarterfinal

PARIS — Hosts France reached the Olympic men's football semi-finals for the first time in 40 years with a 1-0 win over Argentina thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's first-half goal in a grudge match in Bordeaux on Friday.

France will face Egypt for a place in the final and Morocco meet Spain in the other semi.

France vs Argentina fight after the game

DONOVAN AT BAYERN?! — American players you forgot played for these European clubs

We're almost certain you don't remember all of them.

The journey of U.S. men's national team soccer players in Europe has been filled with a number of successful, as well as forgotten stints at some of the most prestigious clubs in the world.

Some names have become synonymous with their European teams, others had brief or forgotten spells that have slipped under most of the fandom's radar.

Fabrizio Romano reveals the links between European clubs and Gregg Berhalter

Former U.S. men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter is bound take a break from international soccer and is likely to return to the club scene after six years with the USMNT, with fans speculating where the American coach will end up this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, it won’t be in Europe.

Fabrizio Romano reveals no European clubs have contacted Gregg Berhalter this summer

Well, let’s not act too surprised.

Wrexham AFC striker Paul Mullin appears in new 'Deadpool and Wolverine' movie

Paul Mullin is a Hollywood star.

After what had been a rumor circulating around social media the last week, was confirmed by Ryan Reynolds — Paul Mullin is officially in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Watch: Wrexham AFC striker Paul Mullin plays 'Welshpool' in new 'Deadpool & Wolverine' movie

Sucker punch! Another European ‘friendly’ game sees blows exchanged

Hostility hangs in the air for the European preseason as several skirmishes between teams have taken place. A West Brom Mallorca fight happened on Saturday that saw punches thrown.

During the preseason game between the EFL Championship side and LaLiga club a brawl broke out involving Jayson Molumby and Samu Costa.

Mallorca’s Costa brought down Molumby with a hard tackle and the Irish midfielder was furious. The two players confronted each other with Costa giving Molumby a shove.

The West Brom player responded with a right hook to the face.

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