ASN’s Brian Sciaretta writes up his ideas for the weekend with Individuals overseas as Christian Pulisic and Tanner Tessmann turned in the very best performances whereas Tim Weah had the very best outcome, on Monday.
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Brian Sciaretta
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September 22, 2025
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THE WEEKEND FOR AMERICANS overseas noticed a couple of gamers like Christian Pulisic, Tanner Tessmann, and Chris Richards flip in prime performances – however for essentially the most half it was loads quieter than common. The checklist of prime gamers both injured or not enjoying a lot continues to be lengthy – which must be a priority for the U.S. nationwide crew.
If you’re taking a look at gamers who’ve had a serious function with the nationwide crew in recent times, Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah are in a dangerous place with their minutes. Antonee Robinson and Johnny Cardoso are injured.
Let’s get proper into it beginning with the highest tales
High tales
Pulisic MOTM for Milan
Whereas AC Milan has been uneven to start out the season, Christian Pulisic has been persistently good. On Saturday away towards Udinese in Northern Italy, Pulisic was at his greatest as he scored two objectives and added an help in a 3-0 win.
His first objective got here off a rebound.
— AC Milan (@acmilan) September 21, 2025
The second was off a pleasant run from Adrien Rabiot who then performed Pulisic right into a harmful spot for the objective.
The move ?The objective ?? pic.twitter.com/lmEkpM667M
— AC Milan (@acmilan) September 21, 2025
Whereas Milan is making an attempt to rebound from a tricky season and return to the elite of Italy, Pulisic stays continually good and a participant who ought to assist them get there. For the USMNT, it’s not essentially the worst factor that he doesn’t have a heavy schedule in a World Cup 12 months. With out European video games, he’s restricted to simply Serie A and cup matches.
After a season opening loss, Milan has gained its final three video games and ends the weekend in third place.
Tessmann stars in Lyon win
Tanner Tessmann had an enormous sport for Lyon on Friday in a 1-0 win over Angers. Not solely did he former FC Dallas homegrown rating the sport’s solely objective, he dominated the midfield. Afterward, he earned excessive reward from L’Equipe who praised him for being on a “high level” to start out the season.
L’Equipe on Tessmann at the moment: “He dominated the midfield (where Lyon was otherwise poor) … his goal was the reward for a start to the season of a high level.” https://t.co/RL6MrbEuOI
— Paul Kennedy (@pkedit) September 19, 2025
Tessmann’s large second got here within the sixty fifth minute when he put dwelling a rebound off a nook kick.
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) September 21, 2025
For Tessmann, he’s a participant who Lyon must earn a spot again within the Champions League subsequent season. By way of 5 video games, Lyon has 4 wins and 12 factors to take a seat in third.
For the USMNT, Tessmann is a part of an especially crowded midfield. Superb gamers will get reduce from these positions. However Tessmann’s athleticism and dimension will give him a bonus – even towards mainstays reminiscent of Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah.
Weah a part of huge Marseille win
After the sport was delayed by a day as a result of storms, Marseille defeated Paris St. Germain 1-0 at dwelling on Monday. Tim Weah performed 74 minutes at proper wingback within the win and was a part of a number of defensive moments to assist with the upset win.
Weah gained 6/8 floor duels, had 5 tackles and was 18/22 in passing throughout the upset win.
— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) September 22, 2025
It caps off an important week for the New York native who scored towards Actual Madrid within the Champions League final week at Estadio Bernabéu.
With the win, Marseille moved into sixth place.
Richards helps Place win away
Crystal Palace defeated troubled West Ham 2-1 away on Saturday in a London Derby. U.S. nationwide crew central defender Chris Richards was in prime type enjoying on the suitable aspect of a three-man backline.
The numbers had been extraordinarily spectacular: 17 defensive contributions, 4/4 in floor duels, 3/4 in aerials, 4 tackles. The membership was fast to unfold the phrase on Richards on social media.
This man ? pic.twitter.com/jBojYK2NY4
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) September 21, 2025
Palace has but to be defeated by way of 5 video games within the Premier League, though three attracts has seen them lose factors. Nonetheless, they sit in a decent fifth place within the early going. Richards is an enormous a part of it.
An enormous a part of how the usnational crew performs subsequent summer time on the World Cup will come right down to how nicely Chris Richards performs. He’s one of many crew’s greatest gamers and the crew’s greatest central defender.
Tillman, Reyna, Scally meet within the Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach performed to a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Malik Tillman opened the scoring within the seventieth minute with a objective off a counterattack earlier than M’Gladbach equalized in stoppage time.
Tillman was capable of get on the tip of a scuffed shot from a teammate earlier than he put it into the decrease nook.
Tillman heading in the right direction ? pic.twitter.com/zwGtWmiloc
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) September 22, 2025
Tillman went all 90 minutes for Bayer as Joe Scally went 90 for M’Gladbach. Gio Reyna went the final 10 minutes for M’Gladbach.
Total, Tillman was passive for many of the sport as much as the objective. More often than not he performed ball safely and didn’t strive sufficient aggressive attack-minded passes. The objective was good, albeit fortuitous.
Scally was the very best American of the three. He defended nicely and was very harmful entering into the assault. His passing and crosses had been typically on level and this was the very best he has regarded all season. Whether or not meaning he will get again into the USMNT image is a special query.
Reyna hit some crips passes however it must be regarding that he wasn’t even the primary offensive sub off the bench.
Morris & Boro atop Championship
On Friday, Aidan Morris and Middlesbrough saved up their terrific begin to the Championship season with a 2-1 win over West Brom Albion (the place George Campbell went 90 minutes in central protection within the loss).
Morris didn’t stand out as a lot as he has in latest outings, however he is a big a part of this crew, and he’s a cause why Boro’s midfield is perhaps the very best within the league. Boro now has 16 factors from six video games and is 4 factors away from second place Stoke Metropolis.
Our American boy ?????????? pic.twitter.com/fDpAYh8PSA
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) September 21, 2025
The query for Morris is whether or not he will get again onto the USMNT in October. Take into account the USMNT central midfield participant pool: Adams, McKennie, Musah, Cardoso, McGlynn, Sands, Tessmann, Berhalter, De la Torre, and Morris. Gamers from that checklist are going to get reduce. It’s not going to be straightforward to make the crew on this place.
However Morris has an actual shot.
Tolkin named to Staff of the Matchday
Within the 2.Bundesliga, Holstein Kiel continues to climb after shedding the primary two video games of the season. On Saturday, Holstein Kiel defeated Karlsruher 3-0 to maneuver into ninth place with 9 factors from six video games.
John Tolkin performed 75 minutes within the win and assisted on the crew’s second objective with a well-delivered nook.
For his efforts he was named to Kicker’s Staff of the Day for the two.Bundesliga
Der nächste Platz in der Kicker Elf des Tages für JMi ????
Starkes Spiel, John! Aus unserer Sicht hätten durchaus noch ein paar mehr Störche in der Auswahl stehen können ????_#KielAhoi #KSVKSC pic.twitter.com/UdLJeFIkxM
— Holstein Kiel (@Holstein_Kiel) September 22, 2025
Tolkin has been in Germany (whether or not the Bundesliga or the two.Bundesliga) as he was with the New York Crimson Bulls – persistently good. Nonetheless, studying the tea leaves appears to recommend he’s behind Max Arfsten for the USMNT backup left again spot. However with Antonee Robinson nonetheless out for Fulham, perhaps each Tolkin and Arfsten get an October call-up and each can compete. Arfsten is an efficient participant, however is extra of a winger than a left again, like Tolkin.
Anello nets hattrick
In Uruguay’s Primera, Agustin Anello scored a hatrick for Boston River on Saturday. The Miami-area native scored the primary three objectives of the sport as Boston River cruised to a 6-1 win over final place Plaza Colonia.
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— BOSTON RIVER (@bostonriver) September 20, 2025
Anello, 23, had one call-up to the U.S. U-23 crew final cycle in late 2023 however didn’t keep on with the crew. However Uruguay’s Primera generally is a steppingstone to maneuver to higher leagues inside South America or presumably Europe (the place Anello performed beforehand in Belgium, Croatia, and the Netherlands). MLS may also turn out to be an choice for him as nicely if he continues to play nicely.
Yanks within the Premier League
Tyler Adams had one other superb efficiency for AFC Bournemouth in what was in the end a disappointing 0-0 draw towards Newcastle at dwelling. Defensively, Adams was on level with 5 interceptions, 4 tackles, and really optimistic dual-winning numbers. However the crew’s offense couldn’t discover a winner.
— AFC Bournemouth ? (@afcbournemouth) September 21, 2025
Bournemouth has nonetheless had a superb begin to the season and sits in fourth place.
Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United did what they needed to do, arising with a snug 3-1 win on the street towards a nasty Wolves crew that has no factors by way of 5 video games. For Leeds to keep away from relegation, it should win towards beatable groups.
Aaronson bought the beginning and performed 89 minutes. He introduced some power to the sport and missed the goal excessive on a superb probability within the twenty sixth minute. Will he get again into the USMNT image? Probably, however he in all probability must do greater than what he’s exhibiting.
In the meantime, Antonee Robinson remains to be not again on the sector for Fulham, who defeated Brentford 3-1 on Sunday. There hasn’t been a lot readability on the place he stands in his restoration.
Yanks within the Championship
After Morris and Campbell (mentioned above), the remainder of the Individuals within the Championship had been forwards – and so they all got here up empty this weekend.
Josh Sargent and 14th-place Norwich dropped a 3-2 choice at dwelling to Wrexham. Sargent had three pictures, all within the first half, with just one heading in the right direction – a forty second minute shot from distance that was simply saved. He has been chilly because the worldwide break, which isn’t good for him on the subject of his USMNT hopes as his competitors is all enjoying nicely.
Haji Wright and Coventry performed Leicester Metropolis to a 0-0 draw. Wright solely had 21 touches over his 86 minutes with six accomplished passes and one shot (off beam). He by no means actually bought into this match for sixth-place Coventry.
Charlie Kelman and eleventh place Charlton Athletic defeated Sheffield United 1-0 on the street. The successful objective got here in stoppage time, lengthy after Kelman was subbed out within the 61st minute. Kelman remains to be but to get on the board this season and on this sport he had one shot and simply two accomplished passes over 12 touches.
Damion Downs and Southampton had been defeated by Hull Metropolis 3-1 and Downs had a tricky day. The USMNT worldwide had 11 touches over 62 minutes with two accomplished passes and two pictures. That made for a minimal impression for Downs as Southampton fell to nineteenth place.
Patrick Agyemang performed the whole second half for Derby County in a 1-0 loss at dwelling to Preston North Finish. He had two pictures, together with his greatest coming within the sixty fifth minute when he compelled a save from the suitable aspect of the field.
It whole, it was relatively startling that none of those 5 American forwards may discover the online throughout 344 whole minutes.
Yanks in Serie A
Juventus performed Hallas Verona to a 1-1 draw with Weston McKennie going as an unused sub. That’s not good and there may be Italian media saying he isn’t within the plans anymore. However we have to see first if he performs midweek within the Champions League.
Atalanta crushed Torino 3-0 in Turin with Yunus Musah solely enjoying for the final three minutes. It is perhaps an uphill climb for Musah, who is barely on the membership on mortgage. Atalanta have been enjoying nicely in Serie A video games and it is going to be a tricky lineup to crack. Musah didn’t assist his case towards Paris St. Germain final week.
Yanks in Serie B
Cesena defeated Venezia 2-1 in Venice on Saturday. Jonathan Klinsmann made two saves within the win and the one objective he conceded was a penalty taken by Gianluca Busio, who performed all 90 minutes. Cesena sits third, with 10 factors from 4 video games. Venezia has simply 5 factors.
Wisconsin-born ahead Andrija Novakovich, 29, performed the final 10 minutes for Reggiana in a 2-2 draw with Catanzaro.
Yanks within the Bundesliga
Except for the Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Monchengladbach match, there wasn’t a lot to report on with Individuals within the Bundesliga.
James Sands began for St. Pauli in a 2-0 loss at Stuttgart. Whereas he has been superb to start out the season, this was a little bit of a setback. He dedicated 5 fouls, was 4/12 in floor duels, 3/8 in aerials, and wasn’t concerned a lot.
Kristoffer Lund didn’t get off the bench for Cologne in a 3-1 loss to RB Leipzig. This comes at a time when he must be enjoying to have a USMNT probability.
Mainz defeated Augsburg 4-1 however each Mainz’s defensive midfielder Lennard Maloney and Augsburg central defender Noahkai Banks had been unused subs. Each groups are within the backside third of the desk to start out the season.
In the meantime, Cole Campbell was unused for Borussia Dortmund, Timmy Chandler didn’t make the bench for Eintracht Frankfurt, and Kevin Paredes stays out with a long-term damage for Wolfsburg. Campbell will now go away BVB to hitch the US U-20 crew for the U-20 World Cup.
Yanks within the 2.Bundesliga
In Germany’s second tier, a number of Individuals had been in motion.
Santiago Castaneda, 20, went 79 minutes in a 2-0 away win over Hertha BSC. The younger defensive midfielder from Tampa accomplished 41/49 of his passes within the victory which lifted Paderborn into sixth place. The USMNT might be out of attain for Castaneda this cycle however he’s one to observe as soon as the brand new cycle begins.
Mael Corboz, 30, performed nicely and picked up an help for Arminia Bielefeld in a 3-1 loss to Greuther Furth. Corboz additionally created 5 scoring alternatives. In the meantime, Isaiah Younger began for Arminia Bielefield up prime however was pulled at halftime. Julian Inexperienced performed the final 11 minutes for Greuther Furth whereas Max Dietz is out injured. Arminia Bielefeld sits eighth whereas Greuther Furth sits tenth.
Johan Gomez performed the ultimate 31 minutes for Eintracht Braunschweig in a 4-1 loss to Elversberg. Eintracht has only one level from its final 4 video games and fell to Twelfth place.
Yanks in Ligue 1
Folarin Balogun was an unused substitute for Monaco in a 5-2 win over Metz. Balogun was doubtless being rested for the upcoming Champions League sport after a tricky outing final week the place he struggled in a loss.
With the win mixed with Paris St. Germain’s loss to Marseille, Monaco finish the weekend atop Ligue 1 because of the second tiebreaker of objectives scored.
Mark McKenzie and Toulouse dropped a nasty 1-0 loss away at Auxerre. Toulouse had a person benefit beginning within the sixty fourth minute however couldn’t discover objective. McKenzie didn’t stand out in his duel successful or different defensive statistics. He dedicated three fouls as nicely. On a optimistic observe, he had 4 clearances.
Yanks within the Eredivisie
In one in every of its largest Eredivisie video games of the season, PSV performed Ajax to a 2-2 draw at dwelling. PSV held a lead till the 89th minute once they conceded a late equalizer.
Sergino Dest conceded a thirty first minute penalty on Ajax’s first sport to seal what was a tricky week for him following a Champions League opening loss to Union SG.
Ricardo Pepi performed all 90 minutes however had solely 17 touches. He had one superb probability within the 52nd minute however despatched a close-range header instantly on the goalkeeper for a save.
PSV remained in second place with the outcome, three factors behind Feyenoord.
One main takeaway is that the damage to PSV ahead Ruben van Bommel makes Pepi now vital to PSV.
Ruben van Bommel has suffered a critical knee damage in final Sunday’s match towards Ajax. The 21-year-old ahead is unlikely to function once more for PSV this season.
PSV needs him a speedy restoration and can assist him all through his rehabilitation course of.
— PSV (@PSV) September 22, 2025
FC Twente defeated Sparta Rotterdam 5-1 on Friday with Taylor Sales space enjoying simply the ultimate six minutes of the win. The crew’s closing objective was scored with him on the sector.
Elsewhere
Johnny Cardoso was out for Atletico Madrid with an injured ankle and missed a 1-1 draw option to Mallorca. Atletico has simply six factors from 5 video games to take a seat Twelfth.
Within the Segunda, Jonathan Gomez performed 71 minutes for Albacete in a 2-0 win over Actual Valladolid. It was an enormous upset win for the membership to climb to 18th place.
Konrad de la Fuente was unused for AD Cueta in a 1-0 win over Actual Zaragoza.
Nick Markanich was additionally unused for Castellon in a 3-1 win over Cultural Leonesa.
In Belgium’s prime tier, Normal Liege defeated Westerlo 2-0 on the street. Marlon Fossey began for Normal at proper again however was subbed out on the half. Griffin Yow began at proper wing for Westerlo and was subbed out on the half. Bryan Reynolds performed all 90 minutes at proper again within the loss. Normal now sits in eighth place whereas Westerlo is in Twelfth place.
In Portugal’s prime tier, Jordan Pefok began and performed 83 minutes for Tondela in a 0-0 draw with Estrela da Amadora. Pefok had a objective within the first half known as again for offside. Tondela sits second to final with two factors from six video games.
Korede Osundina performed the final 31 minutes for Twelfth-place Casa Pia in a 1-1 draw at dwelling with Famalicao.
In Austria’s Bundesliga, George Bello performed a powerful 90 minutes for LASK in a 2-0 win over BW Linz on Sunday whereas Samuel Adinerian didn’t play for LASK, which sits tenth within the 12-team league.
Quincy Butler began however was pulled at halftime for eighth place WSG Tirol in a 1-1 draw at Altach.
In Poland’s Ekstraklassa, Jagiellonia Bialystok defeated Wisa Pock 1-0 with Leon Flach going 68th minutes in defensive midfield for fourth-place Jagiellonia Bialystok.
Within the Greek Tremendous League, Panathinaikos and Olympicos performed to a 1-1 draw within the all the time nasty Derby of the Everlasting Enemies. Erik Palmer-Brown went 90 minutes for Panathinaikos, which had a 1-0 lead into stoppage time earlier than conceding a late equalizer. Panathinaikos has simply two factors from its first three video games.
In Norway’s Eliteserien, Ian Hoffman performed a powerful 79 minutes at proper again for Kristiansund in a 2-0 win over Haugesund. The win moved Kristiansund six factors away from the relegation playoff place.
In Bulgaria’s prime flight, Jose Gallegos subbed into the sport within the 67th minute and assisted on Botev Vratsa’s equalizer in a 1-1 draw with CSKA Sofia. Botev Vratsa now sits seventh in Bulgaria.
