Americans Abroad: Trusty, Berhalter and Pepi impress in strong weekend showing
USMNT players are making an early impact across Europe, with goals and strong performances leading the way for their respective clubs.
The European football season is gathering momentum, and American players are already establishing themselves as key contributors. Auston Trusty has hit the ground running with Celtic, scoring the opening goal in their 4-0 League Cup win over Dundee United. The center-back, carrying momentum from his summer World Cup campaign, connected with a header to secure his first goal of the new season.
In England, Sebastian Berhalter is quickly proving that his strong debut was no fluke. Starting his second consecutive match for his Championship side, Berhalter played all 90 minutes, maintaining an 85 percent passing accuracy. While still waiting for the full trio of American players at the club to be healthy and available simultaneously, Berhalter has solidified his role as a creative outlet.
Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, the USMNT duo of Ricardo Pepi and Sergino Dest provided a timely boost for PSV. After a challenging start to their campaign, the Dutch giants secured a 2-1 victory over Excelsior thanks to a late goal from Pepi, who was set up by his international teammate. This victory serves as a crucial turnaround for the club as they look to find their rhythm in the league.