The USMNT midfielder got himself on the scoresheet against PSV Eindhoven in his first start of the season.
Juventus and U.S. men's national team midfielder Weston McKennie got himself on the scoresheet on the first matchday of the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League season.campaign at home against reigning Eredivisie champion PSV Eindhoven. McKennie got his first start of the season in midfield alongside Manuel Locatelli and Teun Koopmeiners.with a fantastic finish in the 21st minute. Six minutes later, McKennie found himself in the right place at the right time to double Juventus's lead.
McKennie's goal repays the faith from new manager Thiago Motta handing him a start in the Champions League. Themidfielder has completed all 13 of his passes so far, but lost four duels in the first half. He'll have to be stronger in the second 45 if Juventus is to keep a clean sheet and maintain dominance in the midfield.
For USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino, he'll be excited to see one of his midfield leaders off and running in Europe's biggest competition.Max Mallow is an editor for Sports Illustrated Soccer. An avid supporter of Arsenal, he spends way too much time trying to build up his Ultimate Team squad in EA FC each year while just having enough time to tweet anytime an Arsenal player scores a goal.
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