ASN: Musah, Reyna, & Gioacchini impress in busy weekend for Individuals overseas

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Brian Sciaretta

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November 08, 2020
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THE WEEKEND FOR Individuals overseas was decidedly combined. Lots of the prime gamers noticed solely restricted minutes – though for some there have been modest enhancements in taking part in time. However for possibly a few of these outdoors of the core, it was a great weekend.

Gamers like Nicholas Gioacchini, Haji Wright, and Yunus Musah all had weekend that they are going to bear in mind.

Right here is my pocket book from the weekend that was.

Prime participant inactivity

Among the many extra recognized gamers, many both didn’t play or solely performed restricted minutes.

Tyler Adams performed simply the ultimate eight minutes plus stoppage time for RB Leipzig in a 3-0 win over Freiburg. The previous New York Crimson Bull made simply 5 touches and went 2/2 in passing whereas additionally making one deal with.

Christian Pulisic missed one other sport for Chelsea on Saturday when he was out of the matchday roster for its dwelling sport in opposition to Sheffield United.

Sergino Dest and Konrad de la Fuente each went as unused subs for Barcelona on Saturday in a 5-2 win over Actual Betis.

Weston McKennie performed the ultimate quarter-hour for Juventus in a 1-1 draw with Lazio. The sport was heartbreaking for Juventus because it conceded an equalizer within the dying seconds of stoppage time. McKennie performed effectively in his restricted time. With the ball, he solely had eight touches and was 4/5 in passing. However defensively, he did his half to assist see out a win – sadly his teammates didn’t do sufficient. McKennie gained his two duels, and was profitable in two tackles. He made just a few sharp runs and did effectively.

Tim Weah entered into Lille’s 3-2 loss to Brest within the 76th minute and all of the scoring was full by the point he got here in. The New York native attacker had a fantastic likelihood to equalize within the 88th minute however his header went simply extensive of the online. He additionally hit a cross that would have resulted in a objective besides Burak Y?lmaz’s shot hit the submit. Lille has an enormous concern proper now as it isn’t getting a lot manufacturing out of Jonathan David and Tim Weah – two gamers it has spent a mixed $40 million.

In the meantime, the dearth of taking part in time amongst U.S. goalkeepers must be a priority. United States nationwide group primary Zack Steffen was an unused sub for Manchester Metropolis in a 1-1 draw vs. Liverpool. Ethan Horvath was additionally on the bench for Membership Brugge in a 3-1 win over Oostende in Belgium.

When trying on the video games from the weekend, the #USMNT must be well-rested heading into camp pic.twitter.com/HiiNQr5IAH

— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) November 9, 2020

Gioacchini nets dramatic Caen winner

New United States nationwide group attacker Nicholas Gioacchini was the hero for SM Caen on Saturday. After lacking the final two video games attributable to COVID, Gioacchini started Saturday’s Ligue 2 matchup in opposition to Nancy on the bench.

With the rating 1-1, Gioacchini got here on within the eightieth minute to offer an offensive spark for Caen – and he proved to be what the physician ordered.

Within the second minute of stoppage time, Gioacchini collected a sloppy Nancy clearance and performed the ball out to Hugo Vandermesch on the precise wing. He then made a run into the field and picked up a return move from Vandermesch and despatched it into the objective along with his first contact for a dramatic 2-1 winner.

The objective was Gioacchini’s third of the season and he’ll arrive in fashion to Wales for his first worldwide call-up of any age stage.

Gioacchini is actually one to look at at this camp for america and he has the chance to do higher than anticipated. Of the 24 gamers in camp, 10 have performed fewer than 10 first-team video games in both their careers or no less than the previous 18 months. Gioacchini is an everyday for SM Caen and is a participant the membership is banking to assist be a giant a part of the equation that ends in promotion. The Kansas Metropolis-born attacker is used to a excessive stage of accountability and is in a great rhythm of play in the meanwhile.

Musah enjoys Valencia rout

Clearly, a variety of American followers had been desirous to see how Valencia midfielder Yunis Musah carried out this week. At simply 17, many had been unfamiliar with him previous to this week as his ties to america are skinny and he had solely represented England’s youth nationwide groups up so far. His shock call-up to the U.S. group earned headlines and plenty of followers had been curious to look at him play for the primary time.

Taking up Actual Madrid is an unimaginable platform for any participant, not to mention considered one of his age. In the long run, Musah showcased himself as a participant with large potential, albeit nonetheless a bit uncooked. He had a objective referred to as again due after VAR confirmed encroachment on a penalty.

He performed a complete of 87 minutes and had a strong outing. This was a efficiency and a outcome that can see him stay within the beginning lineup after the worldwide break. An excessive amount of success, nevertheless, may see England make extra of a push to maintain him of their program.

Sargent options in Werder draw

The weekend started with Josh Sargent getting the beginning for Werder Bremen in opposition to FC Koln. The sport was pretty boring, as most Werder video games are, however nonetheless efficient as Werder proceed to rack up factors. Final season Werder was in a relegation battle however this season it has solely misplaced as soon as – within the opening weekend. Their schedule hadn’t been laborious however it’s getting factors when it has to and all indicators are trying as if a relegation battle gained’t be within the playing cards.

It doesn’t essentially make issues nice for Sargent. Towards Koln, he noticed little or no of the ball with simply 21 touches over 90 minutes. He did effectively when he noticed the ball and was half of some harmful possibilities. In second half stoppage time, Sargent had an opportunity to win it however his well-driven header from shut vary was hit instantly on the keeper.

However Sargent’s maintain up play and protection are property with how Werder desires to play. He’s doing what’s being requested however his offensive manufacturing doesn’t look nice.

90 minutes
21 touches
3 photographs
2 key passes
91.7% passing (11/12)
1 aerial gained
0 dribbles
1x fouled
2 tackles
1 clearance

Sargent gained’t be on the upcoming U.S. camp attributable to native COVID quarantine guidelines in Bremen. However maybe this time remaining at his membership will permit him to work on totally different programs the place he might be extra concerned within the assault.

Reyna begins in loss to Bayern

The 2 greatest groups in Germany met up and by the top, it was clear that Bayern Munich remains to be the perfect group within the Bundesliga – and doubtless the world. Whereas Borussia Dortmund struck first, all that did was inspire the champions to lift their sport, which they did with ease en path to a 3-2 win.

Reyna, 17, earned the beginning and it was a fantastic alternative for him in a sport of this magnitude. Regardless of the loss, Reyna performed effectively and clearly belonged. He left within the 69th minute with the rating 2-1 for Bayern.

Whereas it was in opposition to the run of play, Reyna factored into a number of superb alternatives for Borussia Dortmund. Within the first half, he performed Erling Haaland into the field with a pleasant brief through-ball which the Norweigan missed simply extensive. A couple of minutes later, Reyna was open making a harmful run however Haaland overhit his through-ball to the American.

Then within the second half, Bayern proper again Bouna Sarr made a horrible mistake that gifted Reyna with a possibility to maneuver in alone in opposition to Manuel Neuer from the left aspect. Sadly for Reyna, Neuer got here up with a giant save.

His numbers had been respectable however don’t replicate the massive possibilities he was a part of.

68 minutes
32 touches
1 shot
1 key move
69.6% passing (16/23)
1 dribble
1x fouled
1 deal with
2 clearances
0/1 crosses
0/1 lengthy balls

It wasn’t good. Reyna may have centered extra on dominating the left aspect and as an alternative his free-ranging function probably noticed him pick-up fewer touches than he may have. However in any other case, for a participant of his age to create and be a part of so many nice scoring possibilities in opposition to the perfect group on the planet as soon as once more showcased his large potential.

Robinson begins in Fulham loss

United States nationwide group left again Antonee Robinson as soon as once more earned the beginning at left again for Fulham on Saturday in a London derby away in opposition to West Ham United. Fulham gained its first sport of the season final weekend in opposition to West Bromwich Albion to maneuver out of the underside of the desk. This sport in opposition to West Ham was vital as Fulham are coming into into a tricky 4 sport stretch following right now.

Sadly for the Cottagers, they didn’t get it executed and fell to West Ham 1-0 in heartbreaking vogue. Tomas Soucek gave West Ham a 1-0 lead within the second minute of second half stoppage time. Fulham, nevertheless earned a penalty, within the seventh and ultimate minute of stoppage time solely to have Ademola Lookman miss in embarrassing vogue.

With the loss, Fulham has simply 4 factors from eight video games.

Antonee Robinson went a full 90 within the loss whereas fellow U.S. worldwide Tim Ream didn’t get off the bench.

Robinson’s defensive numbers on this one had been strong though his passing wasn’t efficient – particularly within the center third of the sphere the place he tried to maneuver the ball aggressively up the sphere.

90 minutes
73 touches
0 photographs
0 key passes
69.8% passing (30/43)
11/14 passing in ultimate third
2 aerials gained
1 dribble
1x fouled
3 tackles
0 inteceptions
5 clearances
1 foul
1/4 crosses
0/5 correct lengthy balls

Robinson will definitely get minutes within the upcoming window with the U.S. group. He’s the group’s solely pure left again – though Sergino Dest would possibly shift and play there with Reggie Cannon on the precise. When Robinson returns to Fulham, his defensive skills shall be as much as the take a look at with Everton, Leicester Metropolis, Manchester Metropolis, and Liverpool all up subsequent.

Wright scores AGAIN

Haji Wright can not cease scoring within the Danish Superliga. After tough seasons in Germany after which in Holland, Wright is in the perfect stretch of his profession with Sonderjyske. Coming into Sunday’s sport in opposition to AC Horsens, wright had 5 objectives in his first seven Superliga video games and was named the league’s participant of the month. He grew to become the primary Sonderjyske participant to win the Superliga participant of the month since March 2016.

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— SønderjyskE Fodbold (@SEfodbold) November 8, 2020

Then within the 78th minute, Wright scored his sixth of the season on a counter assault when his teammate Alexander Bah did effectively to beat two defenders and discover a extensive open Wright. Whereas his first contact wasn’t nice, the Californian completed with ease.

Wright is actually a participant who’s making a powerful case to be a part of the U.S. U-23 group though competitors at ahead is fairly deep together with Jeremy Ebobisse, Ayo Akinola, and Daryl Dike.

Matarazzo and Stuttgart draw once more

Managed by New Jersey’s personal Pellegrino Matarazzo, VfB Stuttgart performed Eintracht Frankfurt to a 2-2 draw (as a aspect observe, former U.S. nationwide group fullback Timothy Chandler didn’t play for Eintracht). It was absolutely a disappointing outcome for Matarazzo and Firm as they squandered a 2-0 halftime lead. While you watch Matarazzo’s group play this yr, it’s a enjoyable group. They play a pretty, efficient, and attacking fashion. For a newly promoted group, that’s not straightforward. The backline, nevertheless, is a multitude. On this one, there have been so many defensive errors that they had been fortunate to have gained some extent.

This group is heading in the right direction. By seven video games, it has misplaced simply as soon as – in its opening weekend. Over the past six video games, it has two wins and 4 attracts. With a greater backline, this group might be a power within the Bundesliga.

Palmer-Brown’s cleansheet

Austria Vienna is clearly not a enjoyable group to look at because the group not often scores. It sits in midtable of the Austrian Bundesliga by advantage of its protection. On Saturday it performed Altach to a 0-0 draw and after seven video games it has scored solely seven objectives – whereas conceding simply eight objectives (two of which had been in opposition to a Salzburg group that’s head and shoulders above each group within the league).

Palmer-Brown has had a pleasant yr defensively as Austria Vienna will depend on cleansheets to earn factors. On this case, it did simply that in opposition to Altach. Palmer-Brown’s passing out of the again wasn’t nice however he had 5 clearances.

90 minutes
46 touches
23/34 passing (68%)
3/10 lengthy bal1s
5 clearnaces
3 duels gained (3 misplaced)
2 tackles
1 interception
1 aerial gained (2 misplaced)

Palmer-Brown was left off the latest U.S. roster however him, together with Philadelphia’s Mark McKenzie, may make inroads in 2021 with strong performances with the U.S. U-23 group. It will likely be additionally attention-grabbing to see if Palmer-Brown strikes to a special membership in January his mortgage to Austria Vienna from Manchester Metropolis accommodates a recall clause to power a transfer.

De la Torre bettering in Eredivisie

Luca de la Torre, 22, was adamant that after he discovered a spot to be an everyday participant, he would present case himself effectively. For years, he was within the Fulham system however minutes by no means got here. Over the summer season, he signed for Heracles within the Eredivisie and in latest weeks has been starter.

Final week the San Diego native was efficient in 4-1 win over Utrecht and on Saturday he was off to a different robust begin in opposition to VVV-Venlo taking part in on the left wing.

Sadly for de la Torre, this was a tricky sport as Heracles was cut back to 10 gamers simply earlier than halftime with Heracles up 1-0.

Heracles ended up dropping this one 3-2 however de la Torre performed effectively and coated a ton of group to attempt to make up for his group being down a person. He suffered 4 fouls, two of which had been actually laborious, however continued to place in a strong shift on each side of the ball.

90 minutes
57 touches
0 photographs
0 key passes
80% passing (/35)
2 aerials gained
2 dribbles
4x fouled
2 tackles
2 interceptions
1 clearance
1 foul
0/2 correct crossing
0/2 correct lengthy balls

Transferring ahead, de la Torre will probably be a participant Jason Kreis ought to think about for the U.S. U-23 group. He has the expertise of being a starter at each the U-17 and U-20 World Cups and is now a starter within the Eredivisie. That’s not an case for automated inclusion into the group however the U.S. U-23 group is brief on wingers and if Heracles is keen to launch de la Torre for qualifying, he’ll probably be in robust consideration.

Miazga begins in Anderlecht draw

Matt Miazga has been off to a reasonably robust begin since arriving in Belgium final month to affix Anderlecht on a season-long mortgage from Chelsea. On Sunday he earned the beginning in a matchup in opposition to a Gent group that is among the stronger groups within the nation lately 

Beginning in backline the place three of the 4 defenders had been former New York Crimson Bulls (Miazga, Michael Murillo, and Kemar Lawrence), the Clifton, N.J. was comparatively quiet – which isn’t the worst factor for a centerback. He did win a deal with, aerial, or made a clearance over 90 minutes. His long-ball passing was fairly good.

Anderlecht is definitely very dissatisfied by the outcome because it held a 1-0 lead into the 89th minute attributable to a Murillo objective. Gent discovered an equalizer within the 89th when Roman Yaremchuk headed dwelling a cross from the center of the field. Miazga was not at fault for this objective.

90 minutes
67 touches
53/63 passing (84%)
1 key move
0 duels gained (2 misplaced)
1 likelihood created
4 interceptions
0 tackles
0 aerials gained
0 clearances
5/9 correct lengthy balls

Transferring ahead, Miazga is in a great place at Anderlecht and he must be a part of the equation that helps the group return to being top-of-the-line in Belgium. It wouldn’t be shocking if subsequent yr rumors emerge that Anderlecht will search to signal Miazga to a everlasting deal.

Brooks & Wolfsburg win wild sport

John Brooks and Wolfsburg are fortunate to flee Sunday with a 2-1 dwelling win over Hoffenheim – within the first sport the group has scored a number of objectives this season.

Wolfsburg had usually been the higher group and will have transfer up 3-0 within the 84th minute however missed a penalty. Three minutes later, Hoffenheim pulled one again within the 87th minute to  make the rating 2-1.

Issues received actually attention-grabbing in stoppage time when Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann moved into the assault for a nook kick and drew a penalty. With the possibility to equalize from the spot, Munas Dabbur noticed his kick from the spot denied by Wolfsburg keeper Koen Casteels.

On this sport, Brooks wasn’t as dominant within the again as he usually is however he continues to have a fantastic season and this, whereas not a gem, is actually a wonderful outing on the defensive aspect of the ball.

90 minutes
46 touches
27/37 passing (72%)
2/7 correct lengthy balls
2 duels gained (7 misplaced)
5 clearances
0 tackles
2 aerials gained (2 misplaced)
1 interception

Powerful loss for Cannon and Boavista

After an incredible effort on Monday the place they defeated Benfica 3-0, Boavista was on the fully reverse aspect of the spectrum on Sunday when it misplaced 3-1 to a Farense group that entered into the sport winless and in final place.

Nobody performed effectively on Boavista however the actual cause it misplaced was set piece defending as a pair of second half objectives off nook kicks had been the distinction.

Cannon concentrated totally on protection and didn’t actually stand out offensively. Over 90 minutes, he gained 4/6 duals, his passing was strong at 15/17, he was 2/2 in lengthy balls, and managed to hit 4 crosses. His method to date at Boavista has been conservative  – which is ok as he adjusts to a brand new league and a brand new group.

The issue in the meanwhile, nevertheless, is that Boavista is now close to the underside of the desk and wishes gamers to step up. Cannon shouldn’t be the issue for Boavista however ultimately he’ll must show that he’s a part of the soluton.

Elsewhere across the globe

Aron Johnansson turns 30 on Tuesday and performed his ultimate sport earlier than that milestone. He earned the beginning and buried his eleventh Allsvenskan objective of the season (he has one other three within the Swedish Cup) when he buried a penalty that was referred to as for a handball. Sadly for Johannsson, His group performed with 10 gamers beginning within the thirty eighth minute and had been overwhelmed in a 5-2 loss

Aron Johannsson’s eleventh Allsvenskan objective of the 2020 season (14th in all competitions) comes from the spot however Hammarby trails Varbergs 2-1 at HT. The penalty was referred to as on a handball following a free kick pic.twitter.com/rzeb5WRafb

— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) November 8, 2020

 Within the Scottish Premiership, St. Mirren and Dundee United performed to a 0-0 draw. American central midfielder Ian Harkes began and performed 59 minutes. He was changed by fellow American Dillon Powers who performed the ultimate 31 minutes plus stoppage time.

In Serie B, Wisconsin native Andrija Novakovich was subbed into Frosinone sport vs. Monza within the 57th minute. Frosinone was trailing 1-0 when he entered and it completed a 2-0 loss. Giuseppe Barone went as an unused substitute for US Salernitana in a 2-0 loss to SPAL. Barone, previously at Lengthy Island College, remains to be seeking to make his skilled debut.

Within the 2.Bundesliga, Julian Inexperienced performed 72 minutes for Greuther Furth in a 2-0 win over Bochum. The 2014 World Cup veteran missed a penalty on this one however in any other case performed fairly effectively as Furth transfer into second place within the second tier.

Julian Inexperienced: uncooked # for Greuther Furth in a 2-0 win over Bochum72 mins35 touches3 shots1 key pass1 missed pen90.5% passing (19/21)1 dribble3x fouled1 foul1/4 correct crosses0 lengthy balls pic.twitter.com/yl8ZYBmS6c

— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) November 7, 2020

Additionally within the 2.Bundesliga, Kevin Lankford performed the final 11 minutes for St. Pauli in a 0-3 dwelling loss to Karlsruher. U.S. U-20 midfielder/left again Leon Flach was an unused sub within the loss.

Within the FA Cup, Lynden Gooch missed Sunderland’s upset loss to Mansfield City with a groin harm. Sunderland is now out of the match.

Duane Holmes was an unused sub for Derby County which dropped a 2-0 determination at dwelling to Barnsley. With the loss, Derby dropped into final place within the Championship.

Within the Championship, Matthew Olosunde made his first begin of the season for Rotherham United in a 2-1 win over Preston North Finish. Taking part in at the back of a 5-man backline, the Trenton, N.J. native had a pleasant outing within the win. 

88 minutes
52 touches
1 key move
0 photographs
16/21 passing (61.5%)
3 aerials gained
2 dribbles
3x fouled
3 tackles
2 interceptions
1 clearance
2/2 lengthy balls
0/2 correct crosses

 In Brazil’s Serie A, Johnny Cardoso didn’t seem for Internacional on Sunday in opposition to Coritiba as he was given permission to journey early to Wales to be with the united statesnational group.

In League 2, U.S. U-20 hopeful Patrick Koffi didn’t swimsuit of for Paris FC in a win over Dunkerque

In Belgium’s prime flight, Joe Efford performed a full 90 for Waasland-Beveren in a 1-1 away draw with Eupen on Saturday. Chris Durkin was not within the roster for St. Truiden in a 2-1 loss to Genk.

Uly Llanez didn’t get off the bench for Heerenveen in a 3-0 loss to AZ Alkmaar. Additionally within the Eredivisie, Desevio Payne remained on the bench for Emmen in a 3-1 loss to Vitesse.

In Denmark, Emmanuel Sabbi performed 71 minutes for OB Odense in a 3-1 loss to Brondby. He had his moments within the assault and created one harmful likelihood taking part in on the precise wing, however Brondby was merely higher on the day.

In Norway, Henry Wingo performed 79 minutes for Molde in a 2-2 draw with Kristiansund.

In Sweden, Romain Gall performed the complete 90 for Orebro in a 1-0 loss to Kalmar FF. Combine Diskerud additionally performed a full 90 for Helsingborg in a 1-0 loss to IFK Goteborg.

In Spain’s Segunda, Shaq Moore began for Tenerife in opposition to Actual Zaragoza.

Richard Ledezma didn’t get off the bench for PSV Eindhoven in a 3-0 win over Willem II within the Eredivisie. Ledezma will now head to Wales to play for america for the primary time.

Lastly, Jesse Marsch and Crimson Bull Salzburg dropped their first factors of the season after they performed second place Speedy Vienna to a 1-1 attract Vienna