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It has been a tale of two Aprils for major Americans, with some finding their feet at the best time, and others struggling for form

Marseille supporters staged a 45-minute silence during their clash with Auxerre to protest a "season of humiliations". The usual cauldron of noise at the Stade Velodrome was replaced by jeers as the home faithful vented their frustration.

Manchester United are eyeing a surprise January swoop for an AFCON star who scored against INEOS-owned Nice earlier this season. Auxerre's 26-year-old Mali international forward Lassine Sinayoko has caught the eye of the Red Devils' recruitment team and the Premier League giants are now seriously considering placing a bid for the player in the January transfer window.

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including Richards taking on Aaronson and what the French Cup could mean for Ligue 1's USMNT quartet.