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Americans Abroad: Gio Reyna Scores First Ligue 1 Goal; Ricardo Pepi and Joe Scally Find the Net as Pulisic Awaits Milan Return

Gio Reyna Nets First Goal in Ligue 1

Gio Reyna made a mark in his third outing for Strasbourg by scoring his first goal in Ligue 1. The American midfielder's strike came during a commanding 6-2 away victory over Troyes. While the goal didn’t change the outcome significantly, it was an important milestone for Reyna as he continues to rebuild his club career.

After a brief appearance against Marseille and a solid start versus Lens, where he completed 92% of his passes and created three chances, Reyna showcased his growing influence. In the match against Troyes, he completed 18 of 21 passes and managed two shots on target. If he stays healthy, Reyna looks capable of making a real impact in the French league.

Ricardo Pepi Keeps Scoring for PSV

Ricardo Pepi remains a consistent threat up front for PSV Eindhoven. His goal five minutes into their 3-1 win over Ajax marked his third in four matches this season. PSV has won four consecutive games with a combined score of 16-4, positioning themselves as strong contenders early in the Eredivisie.

The only question is whether Pepi will stay long-term, as transfer rumors swirl around him. January might be the earliest he could move, and if recent trends hold, he could reach double-digit goals before then.

Milan and Juventus Draw Without Pulisic and McKennie

The Serie A clash between AC Milan and Juventus ended 1-1, but it lacked two key American stars. Christian Pulisic remained on the bench, still recovering from his World Cup injury, while Weston McKennie missed out due to a muscle issue.

Yunus Musah stepped up for Milan, playing alongside Luka Modric in midfield. Milan seemed set to win before Juventus snatched a late equalizer from a set piece. Fans were left frustrated not to see Pulisic or McKennie on the field for this notable matchup between Americans.

Joe Scally Scores in Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Narrow Loss

Joe Scally, who was rumored to be leaving Gladbach this summer, stayed put and made an impact by scoring in their 4-3 defeat to Elversberg. His goal in the 56th minute gave Gladbach a 3-1 lead at one point, though the team couldn't hold on.

While Scally committed a defensive error that contributed to the loss, his offensive contribution was encouraging. As a defender not known for scoring, this goal might boost his confidence and help cement his place at the club.

Other American Performances This Weekend

  • Folarin Balogun did not play as Monaco upset Paris Saint-Germain 2-1.
  • Sebastian Berhalter, Aidan Morris, and Max Arfsten started for Middlesbrough, with Rokas Pukstas debuting off the bench in a 1-0 win over Queens Park Rangers.
  • Gianluca Busio assisted for Venezia in a 3-2 loss to Frosinone.
  • Chris Richards helped Crystal Palace beat Fulham 3-2 in a US player showdown against Antonee Robinson.
  • Noahkai Banks impressed in Augsburg's 4-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • Jack McGlynn made his Stoke City debut off the bench in a 4-0 victory over Charlton Athletic.
  • Tim Weah captained Marseille but lost 3-2 to Paris FC, with Lassine Sinayoko scoring a hat-trick.
  • Tanner Tessmann appeared as a substitute in Lyon’s 3-1 win over Auxerre.
  • Diego Kochen, Lyngby’s goalkeeper, kept a clean sheet with four saves against Viborg.
  • Tyler Adams controlled midfield in Bournemouth’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle.
  • Brenden Aaronson came on late in Leeds’ 1-1 draw with Brighton.
  • Johnny Cardoso entered late in Atletico Madrid’s 3-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao.
  • Alex Freeman played full time in Villarreal’s 3-2 defeat to Deportivo La Coruña.
  • George Campbell helped West Brom keep a clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Watford.
  • John Tolkin played 63 minutes in Holstein Kiel’s 2-2 draw with FC Nurnberg.
  • Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers started at center back in Celtic’s 2-1 victory over St. Mirren.
  • Caleb Wiley featured for 59 minutes in Preston’s 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers.
  • Malik Tillman played 67 minutes as Bayer Leverkusen crushed Union Berlin 4-0.

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