For the first time in 2026, it was a packed week for American players in Europe, as leagues in Germany, the Netherlands and other nations resumed following a lengthy winter break. Now, all eyes are on the sprint to the end of the season and the 2026 World Cup.
Across the board, it was a mixed weekend for U.S. men’s national team players as well. Chris Richards played a full 90 minutes for the first time since sustaining an injury in December, but it came in Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup loss to sixth-tier side Macclesfield FC. Meanwhile, Ricardo Pepi scored his 13th goal of the season, but sustained a fractured forearm, which will sideline him for two months.
