ASN: Individuals overseas rundown, McGlynn strikes, Cucho leaves Crew, U-17 roster, & rather more

ASN’s Brian Sciaretta writes up this ideas on all the most recent information in American soccer to begin your day. 

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February 12, 2025
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Individuals overseas pocket book

Over at Soccer America, I’ve my Individuals overseas analytical piece.

— SoccerAmerica (@socceramerica) February 4, 2025

There’s a lot to interrupt down. However I begin the piece with a have a look at how the Philadelphia Union exports over the previous 5 years are all doing nicely. First it was Brenden Aaronson and Mark McKenzie. Then it was Paxten Aaronson and Auston Trusty. Now it’s Leon Flach in Poland.

Aaronson and McKenzie each scored this previous weekend. McKenzie is establishing himself as a strong Ligue 1 central defender with Toulouse. By any measure, it’s been an excellent transfer for him. Toulouse in inside the highest 5 groups in Ligue 1 in objectives conceded. As for Brenden Aaronson, he now has eight objectives for a Leeds United crew that’s main the Championship and is a heavy favourite to get promoted. What a turnaround it has been for him since his final time with Leeds and his season away on mortgage with Union Berlin final season.

Josh Sargent is getting scorching on the proper time. After scoring two objectives final weekend in a 5-1 win over Swansea Metropolis, the St. Louis native scored the winner in a 1-0 away victory over Watford. Regardless of lacking two months of the season, Sargent now has seven objectives on the season.

Mahovo denied of a superb first senior objective ???? pic.twitter.com/n907sagNOR

— Norwich Metropolis FC (@NorwichCityFC) February 2, 2025

The 2 straight wins, by which Sargent has scored three, have lifted Norwich into eighth place, and solely two factors behind Sixth-place West Brom for the final promotional playoff place. With its finest striker again, there ought to solely be optimism for Norwich’s probabilities to proceed to climb.

Damion Downs, 20, must be thought of one of many prime younger American gamers proper now.

The German-born ahead scored and assisted for Cologne on Saturday because it moved two factors clear atop the two. Bundesliga desk. Downs now has eight objectives and 4 assists on the season.

The secure wager is that Downs shall be enjoying in one in every of Europe’s prime leagues subsequent 12 months. If it’s not with Cologne following a promotion, then it will likely be with another person who is available in with a big-money supply. As for the nationwide crew, Downs might be a candidate for a call-up in March if Pepi and Balogun are nonetheless injured. Different forwards made an excellent case in the course of the January camp, however Downs is within the means of seeing his inventory soar.

Additionally within the Soccer America piece is Leon Flach’s nice debut for Jagiellonia Bia?ystok in Poland. Griffin Yow seems to be like he’s returning to his type from final season with Westerlo. Noahkai Banks learns a lesson in Augsburg’s 1-1 draw towards James Sands and St. Pauli. As for Sands, he’s doing nicely within the Bundesliga. Gio Reyna continues to not play, regardless of an excellent shift within the Champions League days earlier. Tim Weah helped to spark the late rally from Juventus to roll previous Empoli. Plus, John Tolkin made his first Bundesliga begin in a Mission Unimaginable loss away to Bayern Munich.

Deadline strikes for Individuals
 

It was a reasonably busy January switch window for American gamers, however a lot of the offers occurred earlier within the window – which is sweet. Deadline offers can generally be rash and determined. Which may work for distinctive gamers who will play wherever. However for gamers who want to seek out good matches, deadline offers won’t be best.

Jordan Pefok, 28, was transferred from Union Berlin to Stade de Reims, which sits thirteenth in France’s Ligue 1. He’s been at a troublesome interval in his profession. Since his breakout years in Switzerland with Younger Boys, he’s had extra downs than ups in Germany. This previous season has been a low level with 0 objectives in 908 minutes with a Union Berlin crew that has been tumbling right into a relegation battle.

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— Stade de Reims (@StadeDeReims) February 4, 2025

Now Pefok will return to his first membership, the place he developed and close to the place he was raised in France. It’s a reset for Pefok, who badly wants it. Nobody even mentions his title in USMNT discussions anymore.

Caleb Wiley will head to Watford for the remainder of the season on mortgage from Chelsea. Watford as soon as regarded like a promotion contender and the membership has been in a tailspin because the holidays, shedding seven out of 10 within the Championship. It’s unclear why he was recalled from Strasbourg in France the place he was oft-injured however productive when wholesome. Watford will supply extra stress because the membership is attempting to proper the present ship.

— Watford Soccer Membership (@WatfordFC) February 3, 2025

Nothing a lot so as to add. The transfer may work out for him if he performs nicely and contributes. Taking part in for Chelsea looks like a great distance off, so it’s about navigating a possible mortgage military route.

Taylor Sales space transferred from Utrecht to FC Twente within the Eredivisie. The 23 12 months previous winger/attacking midfielder fell out of favor at Utrecht, which was in the course of an excellent season. What is sweet about this transfer is that he didn’t tumble in direction of the underside of the Eredivisie, which is a troublesome place to face out. Sitting in sixth-place, Twente may be very aggressive within the Netherlands. However the stress is on Sales space to make this transfer work.

Sales space has proven that he generally is a good Eredivisie participant. However accidents and inconsistencies have been his worst enemy. Twente is taking of venture that Sales space can flip into the great model of himself regularly.

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Taylor Sales space maakt per direct de overstap naar FC Twente. De 23-jarige Amerikaanse aanvaller komt over van FC Utrecht en tekende in De Grolsch Veste een contract tot medio 2028.

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— FC Twente (@fctwente) February 4, 2025

Additionally, Justin Che went on mortgage from Brondby to Patro Eisden Maasmechelen in Belgium’s second tier. He simply must play.

Justin Che udlejes til Patro Eisden Maasmechelen ????????

Vores 21-årige forsvarsspiller udlejes til den belgiske klub frem til sommer, og lejeaftalen er derfor gældende for resten af sæsonen.

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— Brøndby IF (@BrondbyIF) February 3, 2025

Large MLS strikes amid preseason

Cucho Hernandez offered to Actual Betis

Cucho Hernandez, 25, has been top-of-the-line gamers in MLS since arriving in midseason 2022. In that point, he led the Crew in profitable MLS Cup 2023, Leagues Cup 2024, and the CONCACAF Champions Cup runner up. He earned call-ups to the Colombian nationwide crew in consequence.

Achieved our collective objectives and left us with eternal reminiscences ????????

Cucho has earned the chance to show his development and expertise with a return to Europe ???? pic.twitter.com/YjePvM0tQP

— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) February 4, 2025

Now, Hernandez is off to Actual Betis. It’s robust for followers to see a participant of his caliber depart, however promoting him to a La Liga facet solely opens the door for extra prime South American gamers to hitch MLS groups as it may be a steppingstone. Miguel Almiron’s preliminary transfer to Newcastle helped to pave that street and it has labored. Taty Castellanos has even taken issues one other step ahead. 

It does depart an enormous void for Columbus.

Evander out in Portland?

In a hypothetical transfer that may make sense, Evander seems to be to be on his approach out in Portland. The writing was on the wall when Portland spent a fortune on Kelvin Kelsy, who was on mortgage with Cincinnati final season at Shakhtar Donetsk. Might he change Cucho in Columbus?

Columbus wants to exchange Cucho with an MVP-level participant. By the seems to be of it, Evander is on his approach out.

UPDATE: Evander has his inexperienced card however Neville doesn’t count on him at Coachella. ????????

“The club is working with Evander and his representatives to find a solution… I see a quick end to this resolution soon.”

We may see resolve within the subsequent 24-48hrs ? pic.twitter.com/uZP4DzzY2M

— Adam Susman (@Adam_Susman) February 3, 2025

McGlynn to Houston

It isn’t the transfer followers have been hoping for Jack McGlynn, however the latest U.S. Olympian has been traded from Philadelphia to Houston. Philadelphia will retain a major proportion of any future gross sales.

Houston must be a enjoyable crew to observe this season, and Ben Olsen is exhibiting indicators that he has the Dynamo again heading in the right direction. McGlynn is coming off a wonderful January camp with the USMNT after he has progressed steadily by the youth ranks, the U-20 World Cup crew in 2023, the Olympic crew in 2024.

Houston has work to do with Jack. First, Olsen must put him into a job that permits him to shine and make the Dynamo a winner. Then, Olsen should assist McGlynn work on the weaker elements of his recreation – particularly his protection. Lastly, the Dynamo should attempt to promote McGlynn in some unspecified time in the future to indicate they will transfer gamers. It won’t be in 2025, however it in all probability must occur earlier than the top of 2026.

Union land prime homegrown

The Philadelphia Union have signed U.S. youth worldwide Neil Pierre to a homegrown deal. He’s thought of a prime central defender within the U-19 pool. With Jim Curtin out, it’s now as much as Bradley Carnell to develop the Union’s spectacular pipeline. 

— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) February 4, 2025

Cardoso resigns with Actual Betis

Johnny Cardoso, 23, signed a brand new cope with Actual Betis that runs by 2030. It’s unclear if this impacts Tottenham’s proper to accumulate him this summer season however signing this contract may mirror that Betis is assured that he’ll stick round. In the event that they weren’t, why trouble signing him?

However Cardoso is in an incredible spot at Actual Betis. He performs commonly in a prime league and for a crew that charges him. The Premier League is sweet, however Cardoso shouldn’t be seeking to depart rapidly. Until the pay enhance at Tottenham is substantial, he has loads of room to develop as a participant with Actual Betis.

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— Actual Betis Balompié ???????? (@RealBetis) February 4, 2025

Segares names U-17 qualifying crew

United States U-17 nationwide crew head coach Gonzalo Segares named his roster for World Cup qualifying in Costa Rica. The U.S. crew’s schedule is as follows

Monday, Feb. 10: U.S. U-17 crew vs. U.S. Virgin Islands
Wednesday, Feb 12: U.S U-17 crew vs. St. Kitts and Nevis
Saturday, Feb. 15: U.S. U-17 crew vs. Cuba.

All three group stage video games are at 8pm ET and shall be televised on numerous platforms.

There are some prime U.S. U-17 crew gamers not right here. Julian Corridor on the Pink Bulls and Nimfasha Berchimas at Charlotte are the 2 most evident examples. However each gamers are with their golf equipment in preseason and might be anticipated to play vital first-team minutes in 2025. For the U-17 stage, it’s way more necessary for gamers to make the most of probabilities that enhance their first crew standing.

— U.S. Soccer YNT (@USYNT) February 3, 2025

The format this version is straightforward, group winners qualify for the World Cup. Everybody else doesn’t. There are not any knockouts.

Backside line is that this crew has all the flexibility to qualify for the World Cup later this 12 months in Qatar. Segares doesn’t want Corridor or Berchimas.

Right here is the roster:

GOALKEEPERS (3): Jack Kortkamp (Sporting KC; Olathe, Kan.), William Mackay (Actual Salt Lake; Highland, Utah), Owen Pratt (LA Galaxy; San Clemente, Calif.)

DEFENDERS (6): Christopher Cupps (Chicago Fireplace FC; Chicago, Sick.), Jordan Griffin (Philadelphia Union; West Chester, Pa.), Pedro Guimaraes (Orange County SC; Aliso Viejo, Calif.), Ramiz Hamouda (Birmingham Legion FC; Lincoln, Neb.), Enrique Martinez (LA Galaxy; Compton, Calif.), Gio Villa (Actual Salt Lake; Chicago, Sick.)

MIDFIELDERS (6): Maximo Carrizo (New York Metropolis FC; Greenwich, Conn.), Kellan LeBlanc (Philadelphia Union; Royersford, Pa.), Luca Moisa (Actual Salt Lake; Las Vegas, Nev.), Cooper Sanchez (Atlanta United FC; Holly Springs, Ga.), Cristiano Oliveira (New England Revolution; Somerville, Mass.), Jude Terry (Los Angeles FC; San Diego, Calif.)

FORWARDS (6): Chase Adams (Columbus Crew; Naperville, Sick.), Lorenzo Cornelius (St. Louis Metropolis SC; St. Peters, Mo.), Probability Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes; Ceres, Calif.) Jamir Johnson (Philadelphia Union; Huntsville, Ala.), Tanner Rosborough (New York Pink Bulls; McDonald, Pa.), Axel Uriostegui (Actual Salt Lake; Las Vegas, Nev.)

Pepi and Tillman updates

PSV has three American gamers injured in the meanwhile. We all know, Sergino Dest is out. However now Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman have offered updates. 

Ricardo Pepi not too long ago introduced he underwent surgical procedure for his knee harm. 

Now, Malik Tillman reveales he shall be out for awhile however hopes to return earlier than the top of the season. 

Wishing you a speedy restoration, Malik ????

— PSV (@PSV) February 4, 2025

That’s far worse information for PSV than for the USMNT. The U.S. crew might want to get by March with out these two, however that’s okay as Mauricio Pochettino must construct up depth anyway. This may give Gio Reyna and/or Paxten Aaronson a possibility in Tillman’s position. In ahead, Josh Sargent and maybe both Damion Downs or one of many two gamers in January camp will get an opportunity. 

The important thing for the USMNT is that each one gamers appear like they will be again earlier than the summer season. 

For PSV, it’d show to be tough to carry onto their shrinking lead atop the Eredivisie.