Americans Abroad Weekend Preview: Balogun, Scally, and more

AS Monaco enjoyed victory in its opening Ligue 1 match last weekend, but should receive a tougher test on Saturday in Lyon.

Folarin Balogun will seek his second-straight start for Monaco in this weekend’s trip to the Groupama Stadium. Balogun registered one shot on target in his 69-minute shift in Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Saint-Etienne. The U.S. men’s national team forward scored eight goals in 33 combined appearances for Monaco last season, enduring an up-and-down campaign overall.

Balogun will be amongst Monaco top attacking options once again this season as Adolf Hutter’s squad aims to be in the mix for the Ligue 1 title. A strong start this summer could provide Balogun with needed confidence ahead of potential USMNT duty this September and October.

In Germany, Joe Scally and Borussia Moenchengladbach host Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga’s opening match.

In England, Haji Wright and Josh Sargent headline the EFL Championship contingent. ChrisRichards and Crystal Palace seek a bounce-back London derby result vs. West Ham.

In Spain, Luca De La Torre and Celta Vigo host Valencia on Friday.

In Italy, Christian Pulisic and AC Milan visit Parma. Weston McKennie and Juventus face Hellas Verona.

In France, Caleb Wiley and Strasbourg host Rennes in Ligue 1 action. Mark McKenzie seeks his Toulouse debut.

Elsewhere, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic visit St. Mirren. Christian Cappis and Viking host Stromsgodset. Brandon Vazquez and Cade Cowell continue Liga MX play in Mexico. Jonathan Amon and Lyngby visit Viborg to close out the weekend schedule. Marlon Fossey and Standard Liege host Beerschot.

Here is a closer look at this weekend’s Americans Abroad:

England

English Premier League

Antonee Robinson and Fulham host Leicester City on Saturday.

Chris Richards and Crystal Palace host West Ham United on Saturday.

Matt Turner and Nottingham Forest visit Southampton on Saturday.

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Author : Larry Henry Jr

Publish date : 2024-08-23 10:44:00

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