U.S. men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino will surely be tuning in to watch two of his in-form players facing off in Saturday’s English Premier League slate.
Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United host Antonee Robinson and Fulham as the league schedule pushes forward this weekend. Aaronson is riding a strong run of form in Daniel Farke’s starting lineup, scoring three goals in his last two starts. The USMNT attacker had receiving ample criticism for his lack of goal contributions during the first half of the season, but looks to have rebounded in a major way.
Robinson has made seven-consecutive starts in EPL play, finding his form again after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. After making a second-half cameo in Fulham’s FA Cup win over Middlesbrough on Saturday, Robinson should be fresh and ready to reclaim his starting spot at Elland Road this weekend.
Fulham has won its last four head-to-head matches against Leeds United in all competitions and know a win on Saturday could boost them as high as fifth by weekend’s end.
Elsewhere in England, George Campbell and Aidan Morris square off in EFL Championship action. Josh Sargent and Norwich City visits Wrexham.
In Spain, Johnny Cardoso and Atletico Madrid face Deportivo Alaves in La Liga play.
In Germany, Malik Tillman and Cole Campbell square off in Bundesliga action. Gio Reyna, Joe Scally face off with Damion Downs. Kevin Paredes seeks his first start for Wolfsburg since returning from injury.
In France, Folarin Balogun and Monaco host Lorient to kick off this weekend’s Ligue 1 slate. Tanner Tessmann and Lyon host Stade Brest in the final match of the weekend.
In Italy, Christian Pulisic and AC Milan welcome Lecce to town. Yunus Musah and Atalanta visits Pisa.
Elsewhere, Auston Trusty and Dante Polvara both turn their attentions toward Scottish Cup action. Erik Palmer-Brown and Panathinaikos resume league play in Greece. Bryan Reynolds and Westerlo seek a return to winning ways against Cercle Brugge. Danny Leyva and Necaxa face Atlas in Liga MX action.
Here is a closer look at this weekend’s Americans Abroad:
England
Premier League
Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United host Antonee Robinson and Fulham on Saturday.
Chris Richards and Crystal Palace visit Sunderland on Saturday.
Tyler Adams is OUT (MCL Injury) for Bournemouth.
Championship
Patrick Agyemang and Derby County visit Preston North End on Saturday.
Haji Wright and Coventry City host Leicester City on Saturday.
George Campbell, Daryl Dike and West Bromwich Albion host Aidan Morris and Middlesbrough on Friday.
Josh Sargent and Norwich City visit Wrexham on Saturday.
Charlie Kelman and Charlton Athletic host Sheffield United on Saturday.
League One
Lynden Gooch and Huddersfield Town visit Burton Albion on Saturday.
Dom Dwyer and Mansfield Town host Port Vale on Saturday.
League Two
Jonathan Tomkinson and Cheltenham Town visit Oldham Athletic on Saturday.
WSL
Catarina Macario, Naomi Girma, Alyssa Thompson and Chelsea host Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Sam Coffey and Manchester City visit Bournemouth on Sunday.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Manchester United host Burnley on Sunday.
Emily Fox and Arsenal host Aston Villa on Sunday.
Spain
La Liga
Johnny Cardoso and Atletico Madrid host Deportivo Alaves on Sunday.
Segunda Liga
Konrad De La Fuente and AD Ceuta host Real Valladolid on Saturday.
Germany
Bundesliga
Malik Tillman and Bayer Leverkusen visit Cole Campbell and Hoffenheim on Saturday.
James Sands and St. Pauli visit Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
Kristoffer Lund and FC Koln host Lennard Maloney and Mainz on Saturday.
Damion Downs and Hamburg host Joe Scally, Gio Reyna and Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday.
Noahkai Banks and Augsburg host Freiburg on Sunday.
Timmy Chandler and Eintracht Frankfurt visit Werder Bremen on Friday.
Kevin Paredes and Wolfsburg host Heidenheim on Saturday.
2. Bundesliga
Johan Gomez and Eintracht Braunschweig host Magdeburg on Friday.
Mael Corboz and Arminia Bielefeld visit Fortuna Dusseldorf on Friday.
Julian Green, Maxi Dietz and Greuther Furth visit Dynamo Dresden on Saturday.
John Tolkin and Holstein Kiel host Paderborn on Sunday.
John Brooks and Hertha Berlin host Scahlke on Saturday.
3. Liga
Terrence Boyd and Waldhof Mannheim visit SC Verl on Saturday.
Italy
Serie A
Christian Pulisic and AC Milan host Lecce on Sunday.
Weston McKennie and Juventus visit Cagliari on Saturday.
Yunus Musah and Atalanta visit Pisa on Friday.
Ben Cremaschi and Parma host Genoa on Sunday.
Serie B
Jonathan Klinsmann and Cesena visit Andrija Novakovich and Reggiana on Saturday.
Gianluca Busio and Venezia host Catanzaro on Saturday.
France
Ligue 1
Folarin Balogun and Monaco host Lorient on Friday.
Tanner Tessmann and Lyon host Stade Brest on Sunday.
Mark McKenzie and Toulouse host Nice on Saturday.
Tim Weah and Marseille visit Angers on Saturday.
Division 1 Feminine
Lindsey Heaps, Korbin Shrader, Lily Yohannes and Lyon visit Paris FC on Sunday.
Eva Gaetino and PSG visit Le Havre on Saturday.
Netherlands
Eredivisie
Sergino Dest and PSV visit Fortuna Sittard on Saturday.
Zach Booth and Excelsior host Telstar on Saturday.
Taylor Booth and FC Twente visit Heracles on Sunday.
Ricardo Pepi is OUT (Injury) for PSV.
Scotland
Scottish Cup
Auston Trusty and Celtic visit Auchinleck Talbot on Sunday.
Dante Polvara and Aberdeen host Raith Rovers on Sunday.
Cameron Carter-Vickers is OUT (Achilles injury).
Portugal
Liga Portugal
Jordan Pefok and Tondela host Braga on Sunday.
Belgium
First Division A
Bryan Reynolds, Griffin Yow and Westerlo host Cercle Brugge on Saturday.
Marlon Fossey and Standard Liege visiting Sporting Charleroi on Sunday.
Greece
Super League
Erik Palmer-Brown and Panathinaikos visit AEK Athens on Sunday.
Mexico
Liga MX
Danny Leyva and Necaxa host Atlas on Saturday.
Richie Ledezma and Chivas host Queretaro on Saturday.
Alex Zendejas and Club America visit Pachuca on Sunday.