A smart return for Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun's resurgence, and Bob Bradley's focus on fluidity headline this week's USMNT player tracker, providing insight into how American players and coaches performed in European leagues over the weekend. With the Copa America approaching and the 2026 World Cup on home soil, tracking their performances becomes increasingly vital.

By the Numbers
  • Tyler Adams made his first Premier League start for Bournemouth and played the full game after six months of injury-enforced absence.
  • Folarin Balogun scored two goals as a substitute for Monaco, becoming the first USMNT player to do so in a top-five European league since 2009.
  • Josh Sargent has scored 14 goals in 20 league appearances for Norwich City.
  • Joe Scally has made 30 appearances with one goal for Borussia Monchengladbach.
  • Ethan Horvath made strong saves for Cardiff City despite their defeat to Sunderland.
  • Sergino Dest started for PSV Eindhoven in their unexpected 3-1 defeat by NEC Nijmegen.
Yes, But

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State of Play
  • Tyler Adams made a successful comeback with Bournemouth and put in a high-energy man-of-the-match performance.
  • Folarin Balogun's brace for Monaco was a boost to his form, but he maintains high personal standards and aims to do better in the next match.
  • Bob Bradley is focusing on fluidity as he embarks upon his second spell at Norwegian club Stabaek.
What's Next

As the USMNT players continue their performances in European leagues, upcoming matches will provide further opportunities to assess their progress and contributions.

Bottom Line

The return of Tyler Adams, the resurgence of Folarin Balogun, and Bob Bradley's emphasis on fluidity demonstrate the ongoing impact of American players and coaches in top European leagues, setting the stage for their potential contributions in upcoming major international tournaments.