USMNT players in Europe: List of Americans abroad in 2026-27 as USA stars build international profile

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The United States national team continues to build an ever-growing talent profile around the world as Mauricio Pochettino's side pushes to grow towards the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Led by Christian Pulisic, the U.S. men have seen their presence in Europe's top leagues increase each and every year, as the talent base balloons with each passing season.

As the 2026/27 campaign begins, there are dozens of American internationals contracted to big clubs and competing in big leagues, with some even competing in UEFA knockout competition.

The Sporting News brings you a comprehensive list of all the notable U.S. internationals playing in Europe, from the Premier League on down through the Big Five European leagues and beyond.

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Top USMNT players in EuropeEngland

• Premier League:
  • Tyler Adams (CM, Bournemouth)
  • Gaga Slonina (GK, Chelsea)
  • Caleb Wiley (LB, Chelsea)
  • Haji Wright (LW, Coventry City)
  • Chris Richards (CB, Crystal Palace)
  • Zavier Gozo (CB, Crystal Palace)
  • Antonee Robinson (LB, Fulham)
  • Brenden Aaronson (FW, Leeds United)
• Championship:
  • Kristoffer Lund (LB, Birmingham City)
  • Patrick Agyemang (ST, Derby County)
  • Max Arfsten (LB/LW, Middlesbrough)
  • Sebastian Berhalter (CM, Middlesbrough)
  • Aidan Morris (CM, Middlesbrough)
  • Damion Downs (ST, Southampton)
  • George Campbell (CB, West Bromwich Albion)
• League One:
  • Lynden Gooch (CM, Huddersfield Town)

Spain

• La Liga:
  • Johnny Cardoso (CM, Atletico Madrid)
  • Alex Freeman (RB, Villarreal)
• Segunda Division:
  • Konrad de la Fuente (LW, Sporting Gijon)
  • Nicholas Gioacchini (ST, Sabadell)

Italy

• Serie A:
  • Christian Pulisic (RW/LW, AC Milan)
  • Yunus Musah (CM, AC Milan)
  • Weston McKennie (CM, Juventus)
  • Benjamin Cremaschi (CM, Parma)
  • Gianluca Busio (CM, Venezia)

Germany

• Bundesliga:
  • Malik Tillman (CM, Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Joe Scally (RB, Borussia Monchengladbach)
  • Timmy Chandler (RB, Eintracht Frankfurt)
  • Leonard Maloney (CM, FC Mainz)
• 2.Bundesliga:
  • John Tolkin (LB, Holstein Kiel)
• 3.Liga:
  • Terrence Boyd (ST, SV Waldhof)
• Regionalliga Nordost:
  • John Brooks (CB, Altglienicke)

France

• Ligue 1:
  • Tanner Tessmann (CM, Lyon)
  • Folarin Balogun (ST, AS Monaco)
  • Tim Weah (RW, Olympique Marseille)
  • Bryan Reynolds (RB, Stade Rennes)
  • Gio Reyna (CM, Strasbourg)
  • Mark McKenzie (CB, Toulouse)
• Ligue 2:
  • Jordan Pefok (ST, Stade Reims)

Netherlands

• Eredivisie
  • Sergino Dest (RB, PSV)
  • Ricardo Pepi (ST, PSV)
  • Taylor Booth (LM, FC Twente)
  • Kevin Paredes (CM, FC Utrecht)

Scotland

• Premiership:
  • Cameron Carter-Vickers (CB, Celtic)
  • Auston Trusty (CB, Celtic)

Other European leagues

• Bundesliga (Austria)
  • George Bello (LB, LASK)
• Jupiler Pro League (Belgium)
  • Marlon Fossey (LB, Standard Liege)
• Superliga (Denmark)
  • Diego Kochen (GK, Lyngby)*
  • Matthew Hoppe (ST, Sonderjyske)
• Super League (Greece)
  • Erik Palmer-Brown (CB, Panathinaikos)
  • Jonathan Gomez (LB, PAOK)
• Premier League (Israel)
  • Kenny Saief (CM, Maccabi Haifa)
• Ekstraklasa (Poland)
  • Kellyn Acosta (CM, Pogon Szczecin)

* On loan

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Did any USMNT players change clubs during transfer window?Joined European clubDatePlayerClub FromClub ToFeeAug. 18Zavier GozoReal Salt Lake (USA)Crystal Palace (ENG)$15 million (€17.5m)Aug. 4Max ArfstenColumbus Crew (USA)Middlesbrough (ENG)$7.5 million (€6.5m)Jul. 9Bryan ReynoldsKVC Westerlo (BEL)Stade Rennes (FRA)$5 million (€4m)Aug. 4Gio ReynaBorussia Monchengladbach (GER)Strasbourg (FRA)$5 million (€4m)Jul. 30Kristoffer LundPalermo (ITA)Birmingham City (ENG)$2.9 million (€2.5m)Jul. 28Sebastian BerhalterVancouver Whitecaps (USA)Middlesbrough (ENG)$2 million (€1.75m)Jul. 29Konrad de la FuenteLausanne-Sport (SUI)Sporting Gijon (ESP)Undisclosed feeAug. 17Nicholas GioacchiniAsteras Actuator (GRE)CE Sabadell (ESP)Free transferJul. 1Kevin ParedesWolfsburg (GER)FC Utrecht (NED)Free transferJul. 3Diego KochenBarcelona (ESP)Lyngby BK (DEN)LoanHow to watch USMNT players at club levelPremier League

• TV: NBC, USA Network
• Streaming:fubo (select matches), Peacock, DIRECTV

La Liga

• TV: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes
• Streaming:fubo (select matches), ESPN Select

Serie A

• TV: CBS, CBSSN, CBS Sports Golazo
• Streaming:fubo (select matches), Paramount+

Bundesliga

• TV: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes
• Streaming:fubo (select matches), ESPN Select

Ligue 1

• TV: beIN Sports
• Streaming:fubo (select matches), beIN Sports Connect

UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League

• TV: CBS, CBSSN, CBS Sports Golazo
• Streaming:fubo (select matches), Paramount+

USMNT schedule for 2026DateTime (ET)MatchLocationSep. 264:30 p.m.USA vs. PeruInter.co Stadium (Orlando, FL)Sep. 298 p.m.USA vs. ChileEnergizer Park (St. Louis, MO)Oct. 310 p.m.USA vs. MexicoState Farm Stadium (Glendale, AZ)Oct. 68 p.m.USA vs. CanadaAllianz Field (St. Paul, MN)