Americans Abroad Midweek Preview: Tessmann, Robinson, and more
Tanner Tessmann played the hero for Lyon in its recent Ligue 1 victory and now the American midfielder will aim to do the same in UEFA Europa League play on Thursday.
Lyon kicks off its league phase schedule with a trip to Dutch Eredivisie club FC Utrecht. Tessmann delivered his first goal of the season and his second overall in Lyon colors as the French side defeated Angers 1-0 on Friday. The former FC Dallas academy product has remained a constant starter in Paulo Fonseca’s squad this summer, bringing a strong work rate and endless range to the midfield.
With a tough test coming against a good Utrecht side, Lyon can afford minimal mistakes on the road in Holland.
Elsewhere in Europe, Erik Palmer-Brown also begins his Europa League schedule.
In Spain, Johnny Cardoso and Atletico Madrid host Rayo Vallecano in La Liga action.
In England, Antonee Robinson and Lynden Gooch are among the American contingent involved in EFL Cup play.
Elsewhere, Griffin Yow and Bryan Reynolds have a midweek trip to Club Brugge. Benji Michel and HJK face off with FC Inter Turku in Finnish league action. Dante Polvara and Aberdeen travel to Dundee United in Scottish Premiership action. Alex Zendejas and Cade Cowell continue Liga MX play.
Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:
Europe
Europa League
Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty and Celtic visit Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday.
Tanner Tessmann and Lyon visit FC Utrecht on Thursday.
Erik Palmer-Brown and Panathinaikos visit Young Boys on Thursday.
England
EFL Cup
Antonee Robinson and Fulham host Cambridge United on Tuesday.
Damion Downs and Southampton visit Liverpool on Wednesday.
Lynden Gooch and Huddersfield Town host Manchester City on Wednesday.
National League
Aidan Dausch and Forest Green Rovers visit Altrincham on Tuesday.
EFL Trophy
Gabriel Slonina and Chelsea’s U-21 side visit Northampton Town on Tuesday.
Spain
La Liga
Johnny Cardoso and Atletico Madrid host Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.
Italy
Coppa Italia
Christian Pulisic and AC Milan host Lecce on Tuesday.
Gianluca Busio and Venezia visit Hellas Verona on Wednesday.
Scotland
Premiership
Dante Polvara and Aberdeen visit Dundee United on Tuesday.
Finland
Veikkausliiga
Benji Michel and HJK visit FC Inter Turku on Tuesday.
Belgium
First Division A
Bryan Reynolds, Griffin Yow and Westerlo visit Club Brugge on Wednesday.
Croatia
Cup
Rokas Pukstas and Hajduk Split visit Koprivnica on Wednesday.
Denmark
Cup
Jonathan Amon and Vejle visit Holbaek on Wednesday.
Gavin Beavers and Brondby visit B93 on Wednesday.
Mexico
Liga MX
Cade Cowell, Richie Ledezma and Chivas host Necaxa on Tuesday.
Alex Zendejas and Club America visit Atletico San Luis on Wednesday.
