A Couple of Head-to-Head Matches on the Final Day
Saturday marks an intriguing finale to the Bundesliga season, featuring several American players facing off against each other. In a unique coincidence, John Tolkin of Holstein Kiel will meet Gio Reyna's Dortmund, while Joe Scally's Borussia Mönchengladbach hosts Wolfsburg, where Kevin Paredes is on the roster.
Though Kiel's relegation is already confirmed after their 2-1 defeat to Freiburg last weekend, Tolkin has been a bright spot since joining from New York Red Bulls in January. The 22-year-old left-back has started eight matches for the Storks, who will look to end their maiden Bundesliga campaign with dignity against Champions League-chasing Dortmund.
Meanwhile, Reyna's frustrating season continues at Dortmund, where he's made just 15 appearances with only three starts. Despite being part of a Dortmund side that's surged back into Champions League contention with just one defeat in their last seven matches, the 22-year-old attacking midfielder has been an unused substitute in recent games.
In Mönchengladbach, Scally has been one of the few consistent performers for Die Fohlen during their disappointing campaign. The right-back has started 30 of 31 appearances this season, though Gladbach's European hopes have vanished following a poor run of form (0-2-4) in recent weeks.
Scally won't face his injured compatriot Paredes, who is sidelined with a hamstring issue for Wolfsburg's trip to Borussia-Park. The 21-year-old winger has struggled with injuries this season, making just two appearances since returning from a foot problem.
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