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Jacob Schneider

VIDEO: Weston McKennie scores close-range strike for Juventus in Champions League opener against PSV

The 26-year-old midfielder bagged a goal on his first start across all competitions for the Bianconeri this season.

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  • Juventus clash with PSV in UCL
  • Weston McKennie scores first goal of season
  • Midfielder one of three Americans starting

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    First start, first goal of the season for U.S. international Weston McKennie as he scored to double Juventus' lead to 2-0 over PSV in their Champions League opener.

    McKennie found himself wide-open in the box and tapped home a close-range in the 27th minute against PSV. It followed an opener from Turkish youngster Kenan Yildiz.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    McKennie earned his first start across all competitions for the Bianconeri on Tuesday, marking just his second appearance under manager Thiago Motta.

    Prior to Tuesday's match, McKennie had played just 23 minutes this season for Juventus -- a cameo off the bench in a 0-0 draw with Roma.

  • Thiago Motta Juventus Roma Serie AGetty

    WHAT NEXT FOR MCKENNIE AND JUVENTUS?

    Juventus return to Serie A action this weekend, with a match against Napoli on the cards. McKennie, meanwhile, will look to earn his first start of the regular season.