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Americans Abroad: Pulisic, McKennie battle to draw; Aaronson denied

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including a clash between USMNT teammates in Italy's big game

Americans Abroad: Pulisic, McKennie face off in Italy

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including some big meetings of USMNT stars

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Americans Abroad: Wright is Prem bound, Balogun on verge of history

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including several big goals and bigger results

Americans Abroad: Pulisic due for goal as Prem stars tested

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including massive matches in Serie A and the Premier League

The Rondo: How big of a failure has Reyna's move been?

It has been a chaotic week for USMNT stars in Europe, with big results and serious injuries capping off an unwelcome return to club football

American Abroad: Aaronson delivers Leeds to FA Cup semifinal

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Aaronson delivering a crucial moment for Leeds in their dramatic penalties win over West Ham.

Americans Abroad: A big weekend ahead for Pulisic and Balogun

With Christian Pulisic going through a dry spell and Folarin Balogun needing to get his goalscoring touch back, it is poised to be a busy weekend for Americans Abroad.

Americans Abroad: Balogun unstoppable, Pulisic and Milan stumble

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including another goal from the star No. 9.

Americans Abroad: Pulisic leads Milan into derby vs Inter

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including a huge derby and a series of cup matches.

USMNT ace Aaronson tipped to spark 'silly money' transfer talk

USMNT star Brenden Aaronson is being tipped to spark “silly money” transfer talk if club form in the Premier League at Leeds United can be carried over into international duty at the 2026 World Cup. Ex-Elland Road midfielder Lee Sharpe has told GOAL why a playmaker that is full of confidence could have some big decisions to make on his future this summer.

Americans Abroad: McKennie rolls on, Agyemang hits milestone

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including more McKennie magic

Americans Abroad: Can Pulisic break out of slump with AC Milan?

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including Pulisic looking to get back to his best.

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Aaronson finally cracks PL ahead of huge transfer decision

USMNT star Brenden Aaronson is considered to be enjoying the best spell of his career, as the American playmaker finally cracks the Premier League at Leeds. He is, however, approaching the final year of his contract at Elland Road and Brad Friedel has explained to GOAL why a World Cup summer will deliver some huge transfer decisions in West Yorkshire.

Aaronson is in best-ever form, but what does it mean for USMNT?

Aaronson is producing the best stretch of his career at Leeds - and forcing a rethink of his USMNT role as the World Cup approaches.

Americans Abroad: Aaronson hopes to carry form into FA Cup

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including some marquee matchups in England's top cup competition

Two goals & a penalty! USMNT star Aaronson left ‘devastated’

Brenden Aaronson was left “devastated” after seeing Leeds suffer a dramatic 4-3 defeat at Newcastle, with the USMNT star scoring two goals and conceding a controversial penalty during an eventful outing at St James’ Park. The American midfielder is enjoying a positive run on an individual basis at the moment, but is being left frustrated by collective results.

Frequently asked questions

: Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.
: Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.
: The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.
: The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.
: Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.
: Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.
: Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.
: Declan Rice hasn't exchanged vows yet, but he has been dating childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer since 2016.

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