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

Gio Reyna Nets First Goal in Ligue 1

Gio Reyna made a notable impact in his third appearance for Strasbourg by scoring his inaugural goal in Ligue 1 during a dominant 6-2 victory over Troyes on their home ground. Though the goal didn't change the outcome significantly, it marked an important step for Reyna as he works to regain form after some challenging seasons.

After a brief appearance in Strasbourg's season opener against Marseille, Reyna impressed with his first start versus Lens, completing 92% of his passes and creating three scoring chances. Against Troyes, he maintained strong performance by completing 18 of 21 passes and hitting two shots on target. Early signs suggest he is adapting well to French football, but staying fit remains key for his continued progress.

Ricardo Pepi Keeps Scoring for PSV

Ricardo Pepi remains a consistent threat in front of goal, scoring five minutes into PSV's 3-1 win over Ajax. This tally marks his third goal in four matches this season. PSV has won their last four games with an impressive combined scoreline of 16-4, signaling a promising start to the Eredivisie campaign. Pepi’s goals could be crucial if PSV aims to challenge strongly for the title again.

Speculation about Pepi’s future transfer continues, but any potential move would have to wait until at least January. Until then, he could easily increase his goal count based on recent performances.

No Pulisic or McKennie as Milan and Juventus Draw

The Serie A clash between AC Milan and Juventus ended in a 1-1 draw without the presence of two key Americans: Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. McKennie missed the game due to a muscle injury while Pulisic remained on the bench for the third time this season, still recovering from a World Cup injury. Yunus Musah took up the midfield role for Milan alongside Luka Modric.

The match was intense, with Juventus scoring a late equalizer to snatch a point. Fans may feel disappointed not to see either American star on the field, but Milan appears cautious with Pulisic’s recovery timeline.

Joe Scally Scores in Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Narrow Loss

Joe Scally scored a rare goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach in a thrilling 4-3 defeat to Elversberg. The defender’s goal came in the 56th minute, briefly giving Gladbach a 3-1 lead. Despite his defensive lapse that contributed to one opposition goal, Scally’s attacking contribution stood out.

Speculation about Scally leaving the club this summer did not materialize, and his goal might justify Gladbach's decision to retain him. He hopes this moment will boost his confidence and secure his spot in the squad moving forward.

Other American Players in Action

  • Folarin Balogun did not feature in Monaco’s surprising 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain.
  • Sebastian Berhalter, Aidan Morris, and Max Arfsten started, while Rokas Pukstas made his debut off the bench in Middlesbrough’s 1-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers.
  • Gianluca Busio provided an assist for Venezia despite their 3-2 loss to Frosinone.
  • Chris Richards helped Crystal Palace edge Fulham 3-2, outshining fellow American Antonee Robinson.
  • Noahkai Banks performed well in Augsburg’s 4-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • Jack McGlynn debuted for Stoke City as a substitute in a 4-0 win against Charlton Athletic.
  • Tim Weah captained Marseille, which fell 3-2 to Paris FC despite a hat-trick by Lassine Sinayoko.
  • Tanner Tessmann appeared off the bench in Lyon’s 3-1 victory over Auxerre.
  • Diego Kochen, goalkeeper for Lyngby, made four saves to keep a clean sheet against Viborg.
  • Tyler Adams dominated midfield for Bournemouth in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle.
  • Brenden Aaronson came on late in Leeds' 1-1 draw with Brighton.
  • Johnny Cardoso made a brief appearance for Atletico Madrid in their 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 secure a 1-0 win over Watford with a clean sheet.
  • John Tolkin featured for 63 minutes in Holstein Kiel’s 2-2 draw with FC Nurnberg.
  • Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers started in central defense as Celtic won 2-1 against St. Mirren.
  • Caleb Wiley played 59 minutes in Preston’s 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers.
  • Malik Tillman appeared for 67 minutes in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 thrashing of Union Berlin.

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