Trio of Americans in One Bundesliga Match

Reyna and Scally Versus Banks in the Return of the Bundesliga

Three American internationals will feature when Borussia Mönchengladbach hosts Augsburg at Borussia-Park on Sunday in a crucial Bundesliga relegation battle.

Gladbach's duo of Giovanni Reyna and Joe Scally will be looking to snap their side's troubling form. The Foals have endured a difficult December, winning just once in five matches across all competitions, including a recent 3-0 friendly loss to Hannover 96. Reyna has appeared in the last nine league matches, though he's yet to register a goal or assist this season. Scally, meanwhile, has been a consistent presence at right-back, playing in 13 of 15 Bundesliga matches and contributing two assists while logging over 1,000 minutes.

For the visitors, defender Noahkai Banks will anchor Augsburg's backline as they attempt to secure their first away victory in seven attempts. The American has been a regular starter, featuring in 12 of 15 league matches and playing the full 90 minutes in each of his last five appearances, including last week's scoreless draw with Werder Bremen.

The stakes are significant, with only two points separating the sides. A victory for 15th-placed Augsburg could see them leapfrog Gladbach, who currently sit 12th but just four points above the relegation playoff zone. Recent history favors the visitors, who haven't lost to Gladbach since 2023.

Robinson vs Morris in the FA Cup

Two Americans Will Face-off as the Premier League Hosts the Championship in the Third Round

Two American internationals will be in action when Fulham host Middlesbrough in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, with both Antonee Robinson and Aidan Morris recently returning from injuries.

Robinson, Fulham's dynamic left-back, has quickly regained his form since returning to the lineup. The defender has featured in seven consecutive matches across all competitions, playing the full 90 minutes in six of those contests. His performances have been instrumental during Fulham's five-match unbeaten streak, which has lifted the Cottagers into the top half of the Premier League table.

Meanwhile, Morris has also worked his way back into Middlesbrough's midfield after his own injury layoff. The American started and completed 90 minutes in Boro's impressive 4-0 dismantling of Southampton last weekend, helping the club return to the automatic promotion places in the Championship. Morris has now appeared in three consecutive matches since his return, gradually building his fitness and sharpness.

Both players will be eager to help their respective sides advance in the competition. Fulham, having been eliminated from the EFL Cup in December, view the FA Cup as their primary route to silverware this season, while Middlesbrough haven't progressed beyond this stage since their memorable 2022 run.

Aaronson's Brace

Midfielder Scores Twice, But Concedes Late Penalty in Defeat to Newcastle

Brenden Aaronson delivered an impressive attacking performance for Leeds United on Wednesday, netting twice in a thrilling 4-3 defeat at Newcastle United. The American midfielder opened the scoring after half an hour with a composed finish, then appeared to secure victory when he coolly slotted home in the 79th minute to restore Leeds' lead at 3-2.

However, the match took a cruel turn for the 25-year-old. Deep into stoppage time, he was penalized for handball while attempting to block a cross, allowing Bruno Guimarães to equalize from the penalty spot before Harvey Barnes completed Newcastle's remarkable comeback.

Despite his individual success—now three goals across his last two fixtures—Aaronson expressed profound disappointment afterward. "I am devastated," he said. "That is football at the end of the day, and of course I am mad at myself, but I think we could have done better defending on a couple of occasions."

The midfielder identified a troubling pattern of conceding shortly after scoring and acknowledged the team's collective disappointment at surrendering their advantage. Yet he maintained perspective, noting that leading three separate times at St. James' Park demonstrated Leeds' quality. With an FA Cup fixture approaching, Aaronson emphasized the importance of resilience: "We need to not let this bring us down."