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Americans Abroad: McKennie makes USMNT case as Aaronson shines

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including McKennie continuing his dominant form.

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📽️ | USMNT star Aaronson scores against Man Utd

United States men's national team star Brenden Aaronson scored a brilliant goal to put Leeds United 1-0 up in an epic Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday. Aaronson has developed into a key player under Daniel Farke, and produced a nerveless finish to give the Elland Road side a deserved lead.

Americans Abroad: Aaronson, McKennie look to keep momentum

GOAL previews the main storylines among Americans abroad this weekend.

Americans Abroad: Pulisic, Robinson kick off 2026 with big matches

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad in the first few games of 2026

Americans Abroad: Pulisic goes top of Serie A scoring charts

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including big goals in Italy and England.

Sunderland v Leeds United - Premier League

WATCH: Aaronson's assist help Leeds steal draw against Sunderland

Brenden Aaronson delivered a pinpoint assist for Dominic Calvert-Lewin's equalizer just 47 seconds into the second half as Leeds United continues to battle Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The American midfielder's creative vision helped spark Leeds' response after falling behind in the first half, with the Whites ultimately securing a critical 1-1 draw against the Black Cats.

Americans Abroad: Pepi scores again, McKennie delivers

GOAL reviews the weekend’s top Americans Abroad performances as Pepi keeps scoring and McKennie, Malik Tillman, and Brenden Aaronson impress.

Americans Abroad: Clash of stars in Aaronson vs. Richards

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.

Americans Abroad: Can anyone stop Christian Pulisic?

Pulisic is chasing a first league title, Balogun is delivering in Europe, and Brenden Aaronson is fighting relegation - GOAL breaks down the biggest Americans Abroad storylines across Europe this weekend.

Americans Abroad: Pepi, Sargent heat up USMNT striker race

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, headlined by a goals from two strikers and an assist from a player fighting for a role next summer

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Americans Abroad: Aaronson back to uncertainty at Leeds?

Brenden Aaronson is fighting for minutes at Leeds, Johnny Cardoso needs fitness at Atlético, and both Weston McKennie and Haji Wright have chances to make statements in key matches across Europe.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds United - Premier League

'Annoying even for me' - Farke admits 'polarising' Aaronson is too 'hectic'

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has again come in to bat for divisive attacker Brenden Aaronson, who has been the subject of more abuse from his own fans, albeit while admitting that the USMNT star is an "annoying" player. It comes as Leeds are struggling to tread water on their return to the Premier League, sitting just inside the relegation zone on goal difference, with the pressure also mounting on Farke himself.

USMNT Rondo: Is Reyna back? Does Scally fit on defense?

GOAL’s writers break down a solid USMNT showing as Mauricio Pochettino looks to build momentum ahead of the World Cup.

Aaronson’s Leeds confidence is helping quiet his USMNT critics

Aaronson has often been labeled a tweener, but his versatility has been vital for Leeds this season. That same flexibility could position him for increased minutes with the USMNT.

Reyna, Trusty among five USMNT hopefuls with something to prove

With a few big names out, Mauricio Pochettino has brought in some old faces who are set to prove they deserve a shot at the roster going forward

Nottingham Forest v Leeds United - Premier League

WATCH: Aaronson provides assist in Leeds’ 3-1 defeat

Leeds United fell 3-1 to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, despite American midfielder Brenden Aaronson assisting Lukas Nmecha’s 13th-minute opener. The 25-year-old’s early contribution wasn’t enough to stop Daniel Farke’s side from suffering their fourth defeat in five Premier League matches.

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: Kylian Mbappe was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris in France.
: Kylian Mbappe completed his much-anticipated move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and chose to wear the No.9, previously worn by his former French national teammate and Real Madrid's second highest goalscorer of all-time, Karim Benzema.
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