Alex Freeman, the USMNT’s 22-year-old right back, came on at halftime in Villarreal’s 3-2 loss at Borussia Dortmund on Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League. Left winger George Bello, 24, started for Austria’s LASK in its 1-0 loss at AEK Athens. The post Americans Abroad: Freeman and Bello make UEFA Champions League debuts appeared first on Soccer America.
If last week had gone ever so slightly differently, Cody Gakpo would be spending today in recovery mode after a trip to Porto, preparing for his first Manchester derby.
Sunderland were relieved to be able to call on winger Chemsdine Talbi as he settled an EFL Cup third-round tie against Hull City. The post Talbi sets aside Saudi speculation to send Sunderland through in EFL Cup appeared first on SoccerNews.
Having been frustrated in their opening Premier League matches, Bournemouth put away Lincoln City to give Marco Rose a first win in charge. The post Rose up and running as Bournemouth boss: ‘It’s about winning’ appeared first on SoccerNews.
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