Greg O'Keeffe

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Greg O'Keeffe

It was another busy weekend for the United States' contingent of players across Europe's major leagues, as Cameron Carter-Vickers moved tantalisingly close to becoming the season's first American title winner, Christian Pulisic got back to business and Malik Tillman's comeback continued apace. Jump into this week's analysis of how the USMNT emigres are faring as we run the rule over their fortunes ahead of a key summer.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Greg O'Keeffe

It's amazing what AI can do these days, isn't it? Because, in case you missed it last night, the producer of TNT Sport seemed to have asked an AI video generator to produce a clip of the Prince of Wales making his first foray into punditry. And it was convincing. Either that or...

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Greg O'Keeffe

Milan's USMNT duo endured contrasting fortunes in their game against Fiorentina this weekend while, elsewhere, Antonee Robinson's star continues to rise as Fulham's rampaging left-back. After those demoralising defeats in the international break, plenty of American players have returned to domestic action with their clubs with a point to prove.

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Greg O'Keeffe

The right winger in the bright yellow shirt cuts inside, switches the ball onto his left foot and unleashes a shot that draws a smart save and a roar from his home fans. Mansfield Town are a goal down to Charlton Athletic in League One, English football's third tier, but Lucas Akins is leading the fightback. Shortly after, he is booked for dragging Josh Edwards to the ground as the full-back bursts past him. "Go on, Lucas!" bellows a supporter in the Ian Greaves Stand.

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Greg O'Keeffe

After those demoralising Concacaf Nations League defeats by Panama and Canada, the USMNT players returned to their European clubs and domestic action - plenty of them with a point to prove. Big games arrived quickly for established stars including Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, while fringe men Brenden Aaronson and Josh Sargent both had chances to lift their despondency and remind national-team coach Mauricio Pochettino what they can do.